Nurses put patients first, and should have more say in hospital policies than they get without a union.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Black History Month: The past shows the way forward
History shows that the actions of ordinary people have the power to transform the world.
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The View From Here: Western Maine corridor vote would add new ways to say ‘no’
The anti-CMP power line question would provide more opportunities to veto future climate-response projects.
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Commentary: Real estate boom signals new in-migration to Maine. Let’s hope we’re ready
It’s the result of a strong brand, a virus and our own responsible action. The challenge: making it work for the people who were here all along.
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Maine Compass: Looking for health policy leadership? Choose a nurse
Nurses know what works and what doesn’t. They’ve been there and done that, and they can offer solutions to the seemingly intractable public health and societal problems America faces.
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Maine Compass: Frustration with COVID vaccine rollout is a lesson in health equity
Everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible, a group
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Rep. Charlotte Warren: It’s time for Maine to do something different with criminal justice
The state is spending money in the wrong places, writes the chairwoman of the Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee.
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Sen. Woodsome: It’s time to lift the cap on Maine’s charter schools
The limit on the public institutions is unnecessary and arbitrary, and it restricts education options for families with less money.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: National shortage of blood donations? As one upstanding citizen, it’s not my problem.
The FDA bans gay male blood donors as a class, while others who engage in significantly higher-risk activity are still permitted to donate blood.
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Douglas Rooks: George Smith lived his life well, right to the end
The legendary lobbyist, outdoorsman and columnist gave it his all, even after falling ill.