Marsy’s Law for Maine will make sure the people most effected by crime get the attention they need.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine Compass: Collins could further raise her stature by admitting past mistakes
Saying her early opposition to the ACA was wrong could add value to the senator’s words.
Maine Compass: Statewide paid family leave would add to Maine’s allure
The many benefits include attracting needed workers and allowing personal time to care for our loved ones.
George Smith: Lessons from years fighting for the environment
An award makes this columnist look back on years of activism.
Commentary: Regulatory Accountability Act would undermine our ability to do business
This misguided legislation, if it passes, would take Maine and our nation in the wrong direction.
Charles Lawton: Housing costs in Maine are too high
The boom in southern and coastal Maine is threatened if it doesn’t become more affordable to live there.
Maine Compass: Time is right for a third party
Most of Americans are in the middle. There should be a party for them.
Jim Fossel: GOP should learn from debt deal
Trump sided with Democrats, and may have overplayed his hand.
Maine Compass: When it comes to wood, buy local
With emerging products and other positive developments, Maine wood is similar to the local food movement.