Our time-honored steadiness and our tradition of mutual respect have suddenly become very valuable.
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Despite everything, the rule of law is alive and well in New England | Opinion
While it’s being disregarded at the highest levels, courts and lawyers in Maine, Massachusetts and elsewhere are focused on upholding the principle.
Government response to Minneapolis ICE killing is offensive and dangerous | Opinion
A government that tells us it is always right is a tyrannical government.
New legislation would make Maine’s polluters pay | Opinion
Maine would follow the lead of Vermont and New York if a proposal to hold fossil fuel companies accountable passes.
A New Year’s wish for North Atlantic right whales | Opinion
As they begin their yearly migration back to New England waters, I’m hoping for safe passage and fewer ropes and ships in their paths.
How to break down Trumpocracy | Opinion
The president has torched our Constitution and every corner of our democracy.
A science teacher’s case for Nirav Shah as governor | Opinion
The former Maine CDC director’s ability to explain complex topics with honesty and empathy is exactly what Maine needs.
Medical organizations have remained too silent on Gaza genocide | Opinion
The deaths of at least 1,700 Palestinian health care workers have gone largely ignored by major representative groups. I can’t accept this.
Portland’s short-term rental restrictions are backfiring | Opinion
Intended to increase housing availability and affordability, the opposite is happening.
Our online pasts should not haunt present-day politics | Opinion
If we want young people with new ideas to be in government at every level, we’re going to see old posts we may not agree with — and we need to get over that.