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Maine AFL-CIO director: The workers are getting restless, and politicians better listen

by Cynthia Phinney Special to the Press Herald September 2, 2019August 30, 2019

Corporate profits and worker productivity have soared, but wages have stagnated – and people have had enough.

Commentary: Farmers need a bill of rights

by Jim Goodman & Anthony Pahnke September 2, 2019August 30, 2019

On Jan. 11, 1944, in his annual State of the Union address, President Franklin Roosevelt noted that while the Constitution guaranteed a set of political rights, they were in some respects inadequate. To ensure equality, Roosevelt proposed an Economic Bill of Rights that would guarantee: • Full employment with an adequate income • Freedom from […]

Bill Nemitz, Maine, News, Op-Eds, Opinion

Bill Nemitz: Ranked-choice voting in Maine just got a lot more complicated

by Bill Nemitz September 1, 2019August 31, 2019

The looming presidential primary will add new layers of intrigue – and maybe a lawsuit or two – to the state’s first-of-its-kind election process.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Jim Fossel: Republicans deal Mills embarrassing bonding loss

by Jim Fossel September 1, 2019December 27, 2019

By standing together and refusing to compromise, Republicans showed they are not mere bystanders.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Back-to-school jitters are nothing for teachers to be ashamed of

by Emily Denbow Morrison Special to the Telegram September 1, 2019August 30, 2019

We’re the brave souls who make it our mission to help children reach their full potential – and that’s a big responsibility.

Meetinghouse, Op-Eds, Opinion

Jody Rich, Waterville: Don’t be afraid to try

September 1, 2019September 4, 2019

“Go! Try it! You can always come home.” I can’t count how many times my mother said that to me. For years, she wanted me to become an airline attendant or the next Julie on “The Love Boat.” She wanted me footloose – meeting people, eating great food and staying excited and interested. When I […]

Greg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion

Greg Kesich: Potholes in the information highway

by Greg Kesich September 1, 2019August 30, 2019

Republicans make their mark on the 2019 legislative session, and kick off the 2020 election season.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: Taxing the rich won’t pay for Democratic promises

by David Winston August 31, 2019September 3, 2019

There is a lot to unpack when it comes to the Democratic presidential candidates’ many proposals to transform America, but the real question isn’t whether they will work. They won’t. It’s about how these Democrats expect to grow the economy to pay for their plans because simply “taxing the rich” won’t cut it. A brief […]