military

Published
August 11, 2017

Commentary: Fear strikes Guam, despite its familiarity with military conflict

Threats flying between North Korea and the U.S. make the island's people angry about being pawns.
Published
July 31, 2017

Maine Voices: Military transgender ban a measure of how far society hasn’t come

Raising a transgender child has opened my eyes to the battles that persist for her on a daily basis.
Published
July 28, 2017

Our View: Trump disrupts military – transgender troops don’t

The president's tweeted ban demonstrates the moral and practical pitfalls of trying to make policy in 140 characters.
Published
June 25, 2017

Maine Voices: Centennial of modern conscription

June 5, 1917, was a landmark in American military history – the day that men ages 21-30 had to register for the draft.
Published
June 16, 2017

By slashing pay of experienced aid specialists, National Guard hurts veterans

Family Assistance Centers are a lifeline for many, but the huge wage cut shows the Guard doesn't value them.
Published
May 29, 2017

Maine Voices: Memorial Day reminds Mainers to honor service members year-round

The state has a rich history of contributions to the nation's defense, and we should never forget that.
Published
April 19, 2017

Maine Voices: There is no survivable ‘nuclear option’ in alarming new arms race

Rebuilding our weapons delivery systems would also be a colossal waste of precious tax dollars.
Published
March 25, 2017

Another View: Congress has obligation to weigh in on war-making

The post-9/11 authorization for use of force doesn't cover current counterterrorism efforts.
Published
March 21, 2017

Kathleen Parker: Presidential budget logic: Help single moms by building the wall

If you're having trouble connecting the dots, welcome to Donald Trump's Washington.
Published
March 17, 2017

Our View: Maine delegation should unite against proposed EPA cutbacks

The president's plan would erode funding to enforce air and water protections, and harm Mainers' quality of life.