Our View: Inhumane border policy rejects American values

Editorials

Published
June 10, 2018

Our View: Inhumane border policy rejects American values

Separating children and parents is cruel and unnecessary, no matter where they came from.
Published
June 10, 2018

Another View: Governor’s concern for children is surfacing far too late

He’s simply trying to deflect blame after two tragic deaths occurred on his (and his DHHS chief’s) watch.
Published
June 9, 2018

Another View: Restored Ebola funding never should have been cut

Preventing the deadly virus’ spread requires investing before a crisis is again upon us.
Published
June 8, 2018

Our View: Puerto Rico’s problems are years in the making

As another hurricane season bears down, a new report should draw our attention to the neglect and mismanagement that allowed Maria to kill thousands.
Published
June 7, 2018

Our View: There’s no trick to ranked-choice voting, so vote ‘yes’ on Question 1

The only complexity to this election reform is the twisted path its opponents have created to try to defeat it.
Published
June 6, 2018

Our View: School absences hurt a student one day at a time

Maine’s soaring rate of chronic absenteeism points to the need for early and individualized intervention.
Published
June 6, 2018

Another View: Sept. 11 rescue and recovery workers will finally receive a fitting tribute

The new memorial at the World Trade Center plaza will honor thousands of first responders for their strength, heroism and sacrifice.
Published
June 5, 2018

Our View: Court ruling won’t affect Maine’s LGBT couples

The opinion is based on an unfair process used in a single case, not on a religion-based right to discriminate.
Published
June 4, 2018

Our View: Tourism sales pitch not enough to grow Maine’s economy

People know about lobsters and lighthouses, but they need to hear about our other assets.
Published
June 4, 2018

Another View: Critic’s column reveals more about its author than its subject

How did a former diplomat become such an expert in the black arts of character assassination?