Tom Waddell: Will our democracy survive deep political divisions?

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Published
October 6, 2018

Tom Waddell: Will our democracy survive deep political divisions?

The collapse of other democracies tells us it can happen here.
Published
October 6, 2018

Maine survivor: My rape story wasn’t enough to sway Susan Collins on Kavanaugh nomination

A face-to-face meeting with the senator felt significant, but Collins’ remarks Friday leave a Portland woman feeling betrayed.
Published
October 5, 2018

Maine Compass: Patients’ stories should inform Collins’ decision

The future of health care is hanging in the balance as the senator contemplates her vote on Brett Kavanaugh.
Published
October 4, 2018

Sen. Michael Thibodeau: The Legislature must rise above partisan fray

We can disagree without being disagreeable. Kindness and cooperation is not a sign of weakness, and crass is not conservative.
Published
October 4, 2018

Maine Voices: Mandatory sick pay would disempower workers, hurt businesses

Proponents of Portland’s proposed ordinance ignore its impact on small businesses in particular.
Published
October 4, 2018

Senate President Thibodeau: Future Legislatures must avoid rancor, work for people of Maine

At some points during the past two years we showed it could be done, but at other times partisan gridlock and dysfunction disrupted our efforts.
Published
October 3, 2018

George Smith: County government needs to change

Vote in county commissioners like Joe Pietroski who will be open to reform.
Published
October 3, 2018

Maine Voices: Kavanaugh firestorm highlights need to build culture of consent

Framing sexual harassment and assault as a political issue makes us lose sight of the victims’ personhood.
Published
October 2, 2018

Karen Heck: The governor Maine needs after eight years of dysfunction

Janet Mills will reverse the path of the last eight years, and give the state someone in the Blaine House to be proud of.
Published
October 1, 2018

Maine Voices: Parents of the intellectually disabled have reason to fear our social service system

The state of Maine has a well-documented history of abuse and neglect in its policies and practices.