In such a rural state, the term ‘maternity care desert’ needs to be on our minds.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Proposed budget represents a big step backward for Maine | Opinion
A new surtax on incomes over $1 million would be particularly devastating for many of our small business owners.
Period poverty is real in Maine. We’re done pretending otherwise. | Opinion
Women and girls throughout the state can’t afford basic menstrual hygiene products. It’s time we had that hard conversation.
Maine must refine its response to mental health crises | Opinion
We need to stop asking police to manage psychiatric crises without the tools, partners or pathways to do so.
Can Graham Platner convert ‘vibes’ into victory? | Jim Fossel
We’re in an election year where policy hasn’t been relevant — at least, not yet.
Hannah Pingree has the leadership experience Maine needs | Opinion
Pingree’s record of service in both the legislative and executive branches of government will have her ready to go on day one as Maine’s next governor.
Maine’s progressive champion? He’s been here all along. | Opinion
Troy Jackson’s politics are the politics of solidarity. He’ll make a great governor.
Maine must confront the moral cost of silence on Gaza | Opinion
We cannot determine the course of this conflict. Neither are we powerless.
As long as we feel entitled to cheap oil, we’re losing | Opinion
If we view it as an American birthright, it’s hard to look beyond the price at the pump.
Vital to invest in Lincoln County infrastructure | Opinion
Several key projects are included in the Maine Department of Transportation’s recently released three-year work plan.