We need everyone to look the excesses of the Trump administration straight in the eye and say, ‘No.’
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Opinion: America’s financial watchdog itself now needs protection
The weighty-dollar work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is under attack by political ideologues.
Opinion: Lower the voting age for the good of Maine
16-year-olds want to vote in state and local elections. Science says they’re ready.
Opinion: Rail versus trail is not the debate for Maine
The state desperately needs both rail and trail. Pitting these modes against each other will only undermine them both.
Opinion: Unlike Joshua Chamberlain, Gov. Mills chose the wrong hill to die on
Maine’s most famous Civil War leader helped save a nation. Gov. Janet Mills has taken a completely different path.
Opinion: We must commit to protecting our national wildlife refuges
Drastic federal funding cuts threaten Maine lands, lives and livelihoods.
Opinion: Our kids need better protection in digital spaces
App store-level verification is a uniform, simple approach to online safety. Congress should make it happen.
Opinion: Not even President Trump can control developmental biology
When people live in an atmosphere of respect for a broad array of abilities and experiences, they can flourish. The converse causes damage.
Opinion: USAID is good for the world, the country and Maine
Foreign recipients of U.S. assistance view our country favorably. Goodwill helps make and strengthen friendships.
Opinion: Sea Grant funding whiplash a warning to us all
This decision had nothing to do with legitimate policymaking or government efficiency. It had nothing to do with who can play on high school teams. It didn’t even have to do with fishing.