Maine Voices

Published
March 4, 2016

Maine Voices: Too much … too little … only one minimum-wage choice is just right

Proposed base pay of $12 an hour would do more harm than good – instead, let's phase in an increase to a $10 minimum.
Published
March 3, 2016

Maine Voices: High court’s delay of Clean Power Plan an injustice to asthma sufferers

Many attacks could be prevented by reducing pollution and making our air healthier to breathe.
Published
March 2, 2016

Maine Voices: Why I’m not shy about telling the Supreme Court about my abortion

The only way for women to achieve full equality is to have control over our reproductive lives.
Published
March 1, 2016

Maine Voices: Wouldn’t it be nice to make voting mandatory in the United States?

Under Australian federal law, it is compulsory for all eligible citizens to enroll and cast their ballots.
Published
February 29, 2016

Maine Voices: It makes sense to use Maine’s forest biomass to produce energy

Sens. Collins and King have shown leadership and understanding of biomass energy's importance to the state.

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Published
February 28, 2016

Maine Voices: Senior housing funds held hostage

To enable more Mainers to age in their own homes, Gov. LePage should release the voter-approved money at once.
Published
February 27, 2016

Maine Voices: Learn from our family’s painful loss: Vote for gun background checks

We're a gun-owning family that wants a loophole closed to help keep our communities safer.
Published
February 26, 2016

Maine Voices: ‘Pay for success’ learning strategy could be smart move for kids, society

It allows various investors to fund social programs such as preschool education and adult job training.
Published
February 25, 2016

Maine Voices: Sen. Collins should fight as Congress looks to keep us in the dark on GMOs in food

Clear, on-package labeling is needed so consumers have easy access to information about what we eat.
Published
February 24, 2016

Maine Voices: Collins, King propose energy legislation that’s not forest-friendly

Burning wood emits carbon dioxide instantly, while carbon reabsorption and forest regrowth take decades.