Oakland County, Michigan, Prosecutor Karen McDonald wanted to send the message that gun owners need to secure their firearms, and in Jennifer Crumbley she found the messenger. But is the courtroom the place to advocate for policy outcomes, or is its sole role to administer justice fairly? “I want to be really clear that these […]
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Hilary Koch: A Swift conclusion to the Super Bowl?
The right-wing rumor mill says the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce romance is a Democratic plot. Maybe it is.
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Opinion: Unrecognized injustice for Jews and Palestinians fuels war
Everyone must recognize the other’s pain.
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Opinion: Maine must continue battling PFAS
Recent attempts to roll back reporting requirements by some businesses are imperiling progress made on identifying products containing ‘forever chemicals.’
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Opinion: Portland-Bangor Amtrak rail is a win-win for Maine
Multi-modal transportation will be good for our environment, economy and society as a whole.
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Maine Compass: When Ukraine was attacked, Maine welcomed us with open arms
The people of Wayne, and beyond, helped a couple fleeing tragedy find another home.
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Opinion: Preventative efforts to stem gun violence can protect our children
Maine was served a wake-up call last October. We must act on it.
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Commentary: Supreme Court’s options narrow as Trump loses each appeal
It just got harder for the Supreme Court to save Donald Trump from criminal prosecution for his involvement with the violence at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. In a straightforward opinion, a unanimous panel of the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit rejected Trump’s claim that a former president should be immune […]
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TV SERIES REVIEW: ‘Feud’ is a dusty old tale about two fading wall portraits, J.P. Devine writes
A strong cast falls short in this hit-or-miss series that looks at the famous feud between iconic actors Joan Crawford and Bette Davis.
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Opinion: As we grapple with Gaza, Jewish institutions are letting us down
The conflict raises complex questions that should be addressed in community. Where is that community now?