Looking at models in use in other states to determine what could work here would be a good place to start.
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Opinion: Collins Democrats should come home in 2026
Maine’s senior senator’s likeability and soothing style are no longer enough.
Opinion: Let’s keep Portland’s public in public transit
Our local buses and ferries are more than just economical transportation. Each is a small community.
Opinion: No president is a king. Right?
As Donald Trump continues to push the limits of presidential power, Congress needs to reclaim its authority.
Opinion: I am a casualty of the Trump war on the federal workforce
This is just my story; there are many, many more
Opinion: What Gov. Mills can do to really help trans Mainers
While I’m grateful for the stand taken against President Trump, there’s a lot of work and meaningful advocating left to do.
Opinion: Races that exclude people aren’t worth winning
High school track was a huge part of my life. Any victory that left out a part of my community would have been hollow.
Opinion: Attack on transgender rights may be only the beginning
President Trump’s order banning trans women from women’s sports could easily set a precedent for other action.
Opinion: Failure to pass the supplemental budget will hurt us all
Continued gridlock will spell disaster for Mainers’ health care.
Opinion: Let’s commit to stopping human trafficking in Maine
The most common form of trafficking, both here and globally, is forced labor.