With no federal policy, and no support of treatment, research and education, the U.S. could face a resurgence in the epidemic.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Commentary: Poliquin’s bold tweet can’t hide his true record on health care
He can say that he would vote ‘no’ on a hypothetical bill, but he already voted ‘yes’ on a real one.
Maine Compass: The business case for the ACA
The owner of two manufacturing plants advocates for fixing Obamacare, not scrapping it.
George Smith: Try to be your brother’s keeper
A charity in Massachusetts shows how to help out one’s neighbors.
USM president: College debt has Americans in a free fall without the net
Students, particularly those with low incomes, have been hit hard by the crisis.
Maine Voices: Both political parties to blame for U.S. health care system’s ills
And the irony is, if we ‘let Obamacare fail,’ the federal government will have to step in and fix it.
Community Compass: Remembering Peter Alfond
The generous Waterville native left a mark through his philanthropy.
Maine Compass: Forget premiums — the real problem is cost of care
Costs have increased exponentially, and that is the fault of both political parties.
Maine Compass: Supporters of Katahdin Woods and Waters have spoken
Responses in the public comment period nearly unanimously endorse the national monument.
Charles Krauthammer: In cases like that of Charlie Gard, parents’ rights come first
The Washington Post