Maine Democratic voters have been robbed of the opportunity to critically assess a strong field of prospective candidates.
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MaineHealth must cancel its contract with Palantir | Opinion
Not only is the company ICE’s leading tech contractor, Big Tech is making healthcare worse across the board.
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Maine Democrats pull off a July surprise | Douglas Rooks
Troy Jackson could scramble the assumption that the state’s 2nd Congressional District is forever ‘red’ and the 1st District ever-increasingly ‘blue.’
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Introducing ‘rage-iation,’ America’s next mental health crisis | Opinion
A close relative of radiation, this unhealthy increase in general rage is driven by politicians, talking heads and lobbyists.
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Democrats must reflect carefully on Platner saga | Opinion
If we simply find another nominee and push on, there will be many more Platners in our future.
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Maine’s medical, journalistic and political silence on Gaza is shameful | Opinion
While dedicated organizations continue to do their part on Palestinian rights, a lot more help is needed.
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Above all, we need leaders who are kind and caring | Bobby Charles
When I think of a kind man in politics who never lost the personal touch, I think of Colin Powell. We need more like him today.
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Maine’s aging water systems face a growing funding gap | Opinion
Postponing investments doesn’t eliminate costs; it makes them more urgent, disruptive and expensive.
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When it came to Platner, Republican hypocrisy was off the charts | Opinion
Standards, important? Character, important? If only.
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With a strong sense of self and a common touch, Troy Jackson can win in November | Steve Collins
Comparing this year’s race to 2020, Jackson’s odds against Sen. Susan Collins are looking good.