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Editorials, Opinion

Another View: U.S. must deport  those rejected by courts

by Los Angeles Times January 2, 2016January 2, 2016

Failure to deport immigrants ruled ineligible  undermines the notion of an enforceable law.

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Another View: Washington state’s carbon tax should include a refund

by Bloomberg View January 1, 2016December 31, 2015

Using the revenue to cut other levies would defuse debate and focus on the goal of cutting emissions.

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Letter from the Publisher: On screen and on the street, newspapers act as force for public good

by Lisa DeSisto Publisher January 1, 2016December 31, 2015

Like the Boston Globe team whose work is the focus of a new movie, the Portland Press Herald takes its mission seriously: to inform readers and hold officials accountable.

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Our View: Portland’s minimum-wage increase shows the way

by The Editorial Board December 31, 2015December 30, 2015

Maine voters will see that raising base pay is good for workers and the local economy.

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Our View: Six-figure summons for Waterville standoff would undercut intervention’s success

by The Editorial Board December 30, 2015December 29, 2015

Billing a man after his mental health crisis is defused sends the wrong message to others who face similar challenges.

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Another View: Boosting taxes on cigarettes could help babies live, thrive

by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette December 30, 2015December 29, 2015

Making it more expensive for pregnant women to smoke could reduce health problems in newborns.

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Our View: Gov. LePage’s testimony ban hinders legislative work

by The Editorial Board December 29, 2015December 28, 2015

A policy applying to state officials slows the exchange of information needed to get things done in Augusta.

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Another View: Iraq’s slow, smart strategy pays off in retaking of Ramadi

by Bloomberg View December 29, 2015December 28, 2015

The country’s future depends on building a competent military and on protecting the Sunni minority.

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Our View: Good news in the budget is federal research funds

by The Editorial Board December 28, 2015December 27, 2015

The National Institutes of Health was long overdue for a $2 billion increase in support.

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Another View: Critic of ranked-choice voting displays outdated thinking

by Bill Dunn December 27, 2015December 26, 2015

Ranked-choice voting will ensure that the majority elects our leaders, although he implies otherwise.