In Missouri, the Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel “Maus” about the Holocaust faces possible removal from schools for at least the third time over its depiction of a female character in a bathtub. In South Carolina, an Advanced Placement teacher has been forced to abandon her lesson about systemic racism using “Between the World and Me” […]
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Commentary: Climate change presents threats, opportunities for Maine’s small-business community
The business world is good at assessing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The path to climate resilience shouldn’t be any different.
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The Maine Millennial: You think queerness is a fad? Think again.
I’m more and more proud of the bravery and grit of my lesbian grandmothers.
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Jim Fossel: A glimmer of hope for Maine Republicans?
While Rep. Abden Simmons’ recent win was certainly a good sign for the party, a loss under such unusual circumstances would have been apocalyptically awful.
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Maine Compass: State must keep its veterans’ homes up and running
The Legislature should honor their commitment to Maine’s veterans by passing L.D. 985, Sen. Brad Farrin writes.
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Commentary: Maine can’t afford to lose our clean-energy momentum now
L.D. 1986 will ensure an accurate accounting of net energy costs and benefits and fund solar facilities for low- and moderate-income Mainers.
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Commentary: Maine needs the proposed Dirigo Business Incentive Program
The program, which provides an income tax credit to businesses for workforce training and capital investment, is a critical tool in helping Maine businesses that are competing with other states.
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Commentary: Ensuring children and working families have what they need to thrive
Paid leave, investments in child care and public preschool will not only support Maine families but also encourage others to move or return here, providing a needed boost to our workforce.
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Maine Compass: Banning flavored tobacco is about protecting Maine kids
Maine has the opportunity to curtail the onset of addiction, the executive director of the Maine Children’s Alliance writes.
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Opinion: Action is the antidote to despair over climate change
We can work together to dispel our feelings of helplessness, developing deeper connections to our neighbors and our town government in the process.