L.D. 181 would require DHHS to eliminate the barriers to providing residential treatment for Maine young people closer to home.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Scholars Strategy Network: Paid leave crucial for well-being of Maine families
The Capability Approach, a concept introduced in our previous column (“The quest for well-being in turbulent times,” Jan. 19), centers on well-being: of living a life of value. As a powerful framework used to guide and measure the development and impact of public policy, its force is focused on quality of life and the ability […]
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Commentary: No good will come from ban on flavored tobacco in Maine
Looking for a catastrophic policy failure? Look no further!
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Maine Voices: A liberal case for Israel
The narrative that this Middle East democracy is self-evidently the oppressor of Palestinian-Israelis ignores much of history and present reality.
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Commentary: Banks must be forced to keep their word on climate change
We have to sustain pressure on the major banks that continue to finance fossil fuel production – and maintain Maine’s focus on the climate crisis.
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Ben Bragdon: Washington County and the world’s tallest flagpole
Some Downeast residents are putting hope in the misguided idea that One Big Thing can solve their problems.
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Jim Fossel: Real global leadership demands more of the U.S.
What does it say about us that we won’t join the International Criminal Court?
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Commentary: Gov. Mills remains committed to progress with tribal nations
The Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act was a thorough and significant breakthrough. That isn’t to to say, 40 years later, that it should not be changed.
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Hilary Koch: Workers in the shadows deserve your appreciation
Take a moment to celebrate those who do the jobs we couldn’t hack.
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The Maine Millennial: You can’t legislate a close relationship between parents and children
Supporters of a Maine bill targeting student pronoun changes need to realize that a little respect for young people would go a very long way.