My son Jesse Harvey dedicated himself to saving people struggling with addiction from a hateful and ineffective system. The rest of us have an obligation to continue this work.
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The humble Farmer: Get out of the way – the ambulance is almost here
Meanwhile, the patient won’t stop cleaning house, and the car is blocking the driveway but can’t be moved.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Heal the animals, heal the Earth on Endangered Species Day
As we face loss of biodiversity around the globe, the good news is we still have time to shepherd in a new era of respect for all species.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Innovative bill will give Maine doctors new tool in mental health toolkit
Veterans, first responders, people with terminal illness and many others stand to benefit from L.D. 1914, which would create a psilocybin-assisted therapy program in Maine.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: School-based clinicians on front lines of youth mental health crisis
Through direct school-based behavioral health services, Maine students are able to learn coping and regulation skills. Those skills are needed more than ever.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Multibillion-dollar natural disasters are the new normal
The tab for rebuilding following 18 weather calamities reached $175 billion in 2022. And that wasn’t the most expensive year.
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Commentary: The U.S. labor market’s best just isn’t good enough
Ample demand for workers hasn’t delivered benefits, fixed disparities or eliminated abuses.
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Commentary: Let’s give Mainers more ways to get there from here
L.D. 1559 would take the first step by strengthening the Public Transit Advisory Council and giving it what it needs to develop a statewide access, management and coordination plan.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Why does a rich country like ours have a high COVID-19 death rate?
Look to a country’s medical profile, not its national wealth, for protection against coronavirus mortality.
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Commentary: Bill can be part of solution to attracting, retaining Maine direct care workers
L.D. 1718 would award up to four $4,000 vouchers for college tuition to direct care workers who work at least 30 hours per week for four years.