Our View: Maine lawmakers should pass broad ‘red flag’ bill

But taking guns away from people in crisis is no substitute for making mental health services more widely accessible.

View from Away: So-called ‘women’s issues’ need a front seat in the 2020 presidential race

Another View: Equal pay, paid leave should have front seat in 2020

'Women's issues' affect everyone and should be treated like it – during the debates and the campaign.

View from Away: A billionaire’s generous graduation gift should get us all thinking about student debt

Our View: Outbreaks show why public health is so important

A strong public health system can stop an outbreak of infectious disease before it causes real trouble.

View from Away: Trump’s pardons, like everything else, are all about him

Our View: Affordable-housing development is an economic development strategy

The state should make it its business to make sure there are enough well-priced homes to accommodate sustainable economic growth.

Our View: Sometimes, the best Rx is a healthy diet

Doctors are helping patients, and saving money, by prescribing nutritious food along with drugs.

Our View: Climate council would guide necessary changes

After 8 years of inaction, Maine needs to make good decisions on both the legislative and regulatory levels.

View from Away: From climate to foreign policy to trade, Trump’s White House devalues expertise