The administration is testing the waters to see just how angry its most progressive allies will get.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Commentary: Maine’s social workers deserve more of our support
There are more social workers in our state than psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors and family therapists combined. Let’s start acting like it.
Ben Bragdon: Budget from House Republicans would devastate Maine
The plan, unveiled last week, has no chance of passing as it is. But it says a lot about the people putting it forward.
Douglas Rooks: Maine high court can act to help resolve CMP power line dilemma
The Supreme Judicial Court should clear up at least one issue in this important but confusing debate.
Maine Compass: Don’t weaken Maine’s Good Samaritan Law
Thanks to grassroots harm reduction and recovery organizers, lawmakers, and Gov. Janet Mills, Maine passed the strongest Good Samaritan Law in the country last year. Since August 2022, if 911 is called when someone is experiencing a drug overdose, the person who is experiencing the medical emergency and anyone present at the scene who is […]
Commentary: Governments should compete for residents, not businesses
Remote and hybrid work have led to “booms” in some areas, including parts of Maine. It’s getting harder to convince a company to relocate.
Maine Voices: Incarcerated students are living proof of the value of parole
Many of the students I work with want to give back to their communities. Without the ability to complete internships, obtain licensure or network, they’re at a huge disadvantage.
Maine Compass: There’s still much work to do on closing the gender pay gap
At the current pace, the pay gap may not be closed for another 50 years.
Maine Voices: Being old enough to understand the world is no bad thing
I’m about to be 92. A rise in ageism, or whatever you want to call it, has been bugging me for a long time.
Commentary: Big Tech wants to remove Mainers’ online privacy protections. We can’t let it.
Beware bills classify a small amount of online data as “sensitive,” and permit free trading of the rest.