Asylum seekers need more than work permits to succeed.
Siobhan Brett
Editorial Page Editor
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Commentary: The Gulf Stream meets the Gulf of Maine. How do we adjust?
A variety of Maine-based organizations are working hard to prepare for the drastic change caused by warming waters.
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Commentary: Colleges ignore growing skepticism of higher ed at their peril
The benefits of college continue to far outweigh the pitfalls. It’s falling to institutions like mine to make that known.
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Commentary: Whatever our frustrations, we must keep NOAA strong
The federal agency has attracted the ire of many Mainers in recent times. That doesn’t mean we should turn our backs on its critical work.
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Commentary: With or without Maine, seaweed revolution is taking off
Let’s do everything in our power to stay on top of this emerging industry.
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Commentary: Together we must aspire to a more welcoming and safe Maine
Disarming intolerance and bigotry starts with education – this can be uncomfortable and scary, but it works.
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Commentary: Businesses need reform of asylum seeker work authorization
Lots of red tape stands between new Mainers and the labor force. Fortunately, a common-sense solution is on the table.
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Jim Fossel: Ignored special election typical of Maine Republican failure
Writing off a district may make administrative sense at close range. Zoom out, though, and you see it’s the result of dangerous disorganization and disunity.
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Commentary: Relationship between grief and substance user disorder cannot be taboo
Openly confronting grief is crucial for anyone navigating the process of recovery.
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Commentary: Why are we still so freaked out by organized labor?
Americans cling to tired old stereotypes of unions at their peril.