Douglas Rooks: On economic issues, progressives are missing in action

Commentary: Let’s give Mainers more ways to get there from here

L.D. 1559 would take the first step by strengthening the Public Transit Advisory Council and giving it what it needs to develop a statewide access, management and coordination plan.

Nicholas Goldberg: Why it matters that Johnny doesn’t know history

Commentary: In state with dispersed tribal land, ‘full sovereignty’ seems unworkable

Rather than seeking to legislate this ill-defined status, Maine tribal leaders will be better served by putting on the table concrete proposals expanding tribal rights.

Commentary: New bill will help prevent sexual assault in the Maine National Guard

L.D. 1783 will collect data, amend the Victims’ Compensation Fund to better support survivors, further assist those who have experienced trauma and adopt a paid leave provision.

Commentary: Bill can be part of solution to attracting, retaining Maine direct care workers

L.D. 1718 would award up to four $4,000 vouchers for college tuition to direct care workers who work at least 30 hours per week for four years.

Commentary: The US war on terror continues. We just don’t talk about it

Commentary: Foster parents need paid family and medical leave, too

Any parent welcoming a new child into their home should be able to solely focus on that child and have time to fully adjust to such a huge transition.

Commentary: Oceans are heating up and El Nino will make it worse

Jim Fossel: Single legislative chamber could be great for Maine

Having two chambers tends to slow the legislative process unnecessarily, often without even adding anything to the debate.