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Tom Waddell: SBA program violated church-state separation

by Tom Waddell July 31, 2020July 30, 2020

Through the Payroll Protection Program, the federal government is directly funding religious activities.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: To make America truly great again, move toward greater equity

by Linda Riddell Special to the Press Herald July 31, 2020July 31, 2020

Countries with adequate and accessible social supports are countries where more people can use their potential.

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Douglas Rooks: If lives matter, then names matter too

by Douglas Rooks July 30, 2020July 29, 2020

Sometimes, legacies are more complicated than we allow.

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League of Women Voters leader: Maine senators must press for investment in election security

by Anna Kellar Special to the Press Herald July 30, 2020September 14, 2020

Thanks to mail-in voting, our state’s primary went smoothly, but Maine – and the nation – are running out of time to ensure every voter can cast a ballot safely.

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George Smith: Stories from a lifetime outdoors

by George Smith July 29, 2020July 28, 2020

The columnist has his dad to thank for his lifelong love of hunting and fishing.

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Maine Voices: Central to creation of DHS, Collins is silent as agency abuses power

by Laurence Pope Special to the Press Herald July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

The unconstitutional tactics used in Portland, Ore., and elsewhere are the result of the post-9/11 militarization of the government.

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Maine Compass: How young Americans can help save democracy

by Emanuel Pariser and Gordon A. Donaldson, Jr. July 28, 2020July 27, 2020

Cities and towns will need extra help this year on Election Day.

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Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Collins should fully extend lifeline to laid-off workers, small businesses

by Suzanne Young Special to the Press Herald July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

Now is not the time to cut the current $600 weekly benefit, which has kept many Maine businesses and families afloat during an unprecedented crisis.

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Commentary: Don’t fall for CMP, Hydro-Quebec climate change claims

by Nick Bennett Special to the Press Herald July 28, 2020September 14, 2020

The western Maine power corridor that will be the focus of a public vote in November does nothing to reduce overall carbon emissions.

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Maine Voices: Summer camps also need to drop Native images

July 27, 2020July 26, 2020

The use of harmful stereotypes downplay historic atrocities and current discrimination.