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Op-eds

Published
April 11, 2025

Maine’s child welfare system needs urgent reform | Opinion

Our longstanding culture of deflection and double-speak has to end.
Published
April 10, 2025

Time for us Democrats to reclaim the mantle of freedom | Opinion

My party needs to distance itself from 'big government' and bureaucracy.
Published
April 10, 2025

Resistance in Maine is broader than I’ve seen in years | Douglas Rooks

Protest will only grow in appeal and participation as we go deeper into the second term.
Published
April 10, 2025

Aging, resettling and starting over in Maine | Opinion

When life is changing, it's not about who has the best advice. It's about who stays in the picture.
Published
April 10, 2025

On Jan. 20, I drove to Canada to apologize | Opinion

The lies and empty promises in Donald Trump's inaugural address forced my hand.

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Published
April 9, 2025

Opinion: A lobsterman should not pay higher taxes than a Wall Street speculator

Maine needs to buck up and tax the rich.
Published
April 9, 2025

Opinion: Let’s help Maine’s Death with Dignity Act live up to its name

An amendment to lift the mandatory waiting period would reduce the risk of prolonged suffering in pursuit of end-of-life care.
Published
April 8, 2025

Steve Collins: Maine women ought to be included in State House art

Jerri Whitman's painted portraits should prompt those in charge of the halls in Augusta to get with the times.
Published
April 8, 2025

Opinion: Drug rebate bill would benefit some at the expense of many

With so many Mainers struggling to make ends meet, we cannot allow this well-intentioned but misguided legislation to become law.
Published
April 8, 2025

Opinion: To achieve Vision Zero, Portland should start cheap and start now

The city has the basic resources to at least get started in the movement to eliminate pedestrian deaths.