Leonard Pitts: America spends a lot of time trying to kill democracy

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March 3, 2021

Leonard Pitts: America spends a lot of time trying to kill democracy

Senate Democrats must unite to block the filibuster and pass 2 bills that will expand access to voting.
Published
March 3, 2021

Commentary: We need a second season of ‘Mrs. America’

Anti-feminist activist Phyllis Schlafly’s career was no less important after her efforts derailed the Equal Rights Amendment in 1980.
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March 3, 2021

Commentary: We need a second season of ‘Mrs. America’

Anti-feminist activist Phyllis Schlafly’s career was no less important after she derailed the Equal Rights Amendment in 1980.
Published
March 3, 2021

Maine Voices: Prioritize essential food workers for the coronavirus vaccine

Maine’s grocery employees have not had the luxury of avoiding direct human interaction, even during the pandemic.
Published
March 3, 2021

Commentary: Science, tech work a boon for Mainers

By refocusing resources, creating new learning paths and integrating educational systems with private-sector partners, Maine can produce a skilled, resilient STEM workforce.
Published
March 2, 2021

Commentary: Regional coordination is key to tackling climate action in Maine

The Southern Maine Regional Sustainability and Resilience Program is helping six York County towns address climate change impacts and advance resilience efforts.
Published
March 2, 2021

Commentary: There’s one democracy reform best suited to stopping Trump’s comeback

Open primaries would force candidates to demonstrate broad appeal to the overall electorate in order to advance to the general election.
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March 2, 2021

Maine Voices: Portland proclamation controversy points to need to keep learning from history

With historians providing insight, contention over monuments, statues and historical commemoration can broaden our understanding of the past.
Published
February 28, 2021

Black History Month: The past shows the way forward

History shows that the actions of ordinary people have the power to transform the world.
Published
February 28, 2021

The View From Here: Western Maine corridor vote would add new ways to say ‘no’

The anti-CMP power line question would provide more opportunities to veto future climate-response projects.