A citizen initiative would close the loopholes that leave our referendum system vulnerable to abuse from overseas governments.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine Compass: Rectifying a grievous injustice against Wabanaki tribes
In order for the Wabanaki to achieve sovereignty, a two-thirds vote of approval in each house of the Legislature is needed to enable the Legislature to override the governor’s expected veto.
Maine Voices: It’s time to let Mainers decide on equal rights for all
Twenty-six states have already passed some form of an equal rights amendment.
Another View: Life without Roe v. Wade
Fifty-five years ago, before Roe v. Wade, I was a senior at then nearly all-male Massachusetts Institute of Technology, lucky enough to have a girlfriend at Wellesley College. One day before dinner we and four or five gals were sitting in a Wellesley dorm room discussing the issues of the day when a telephone rang. […]
Commentary: In the nuclear face-off with Iran, Biden just blinked
Washington’s offer of some sanctions relief for Tehran’s nuclear program is an empty gesture that betrays weakness.
Maine Voices: There’s room in our vast nation for all species
The Biden administration needs to step up and fulfill its promises to protect native wolves, wild horses and a sanctuary for butterflies.
Maine Voices: Ending flavored tobacco sales is very Maine
The tobacco companies are using candy flavors to hook kids on their product.
Maine Voices: My grandmother’s gift of resilience
Gram’s memoir of her less-than-easy life gives me perspective and reminds me that I am capable of more than I think.
The View From Here: Hotel rooms no substitute for permanent housing
What Portland is forced to spend for emergency shelter would be enough to develop hundreds of affordable apartments.
Jim Fossel: To boost comeback hopes, Maine Republicans must campaign as party of solutions
School choice is an example of an idea with broad appeal to voters that’s gained prominence during the pandemic.