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Columns

Published
October 14, 2016

M.D. Harmon: Referendum questions problematic if you want to limit government

On Nov. 8, Mainers will weigh in on six ballot questions, five of which come from the political left.
Published
October 14, 2016

It’s time for employers to de-emphasize criminal history when hiring

Legislation will call for the 1,200 people released from Maine prisons each year to get a fair chance at a job.
Published
October 13, 2016

Dana Milbank: In backing Trump, religious right undermines its moral standards

Leaders like Jerry Falwell Jr. and Ralph Reed sacrifice credibility in a bid for Supreme Court justices to their liking.
Published
October 13, 2016

Maine Voices: Calling Chinese music ‘garbage’ is dumping on diversity

A bully reminds me of our democratic ideals, where everyone deserves respect.
Published
October 13, 2016

Commentary: ‘Yes’ on Question 2 would help education, now that Legislature has failed mandate

Lawmakers haven't spent what voters demanded for school support, and now is the time to insist on more.

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Published
October 12, 2016

Leonard Pitts: Guys can be raunchy, but they don’t boast about sexual assault like Trump

And we reject the 'locker room talk' defense from the emotionally stunted, pampered frat boy who never grew up.
Published
October 12, 2016

Maine Voices: York County anti-fluoridation activists working against both science and history

The CDC considers fluoridated water one of the top 10 public health achievements.
Published
October 12, 2016

Greg Kesich: Trump can’t win, but our broken system won’t end after the election

The two parties need some soul-searching to chart a new political culture with fresh, sound ideas.
Published
October 11, 2016

Charles Lawton: For high-quality job growth, focus on creating a skilled labor force

The state's jobs outlook is bleak, and it's up to schools and employers to find a creative solution.
Published
October 11, 2016

Maine Voices: Question 5 would improve political process and grow Maine’s economy

Ranked-choice voting would break a stalemate in Augusta, making the state more attractive to business.