There is a big between not censoring candidates’ remarks and handing them a bullhorn to amplify untruths across the electorate, which is what Facebook is doing.
Editorials
Our View: Overall election spending is the real scandal
House Speaker Sara Gideon’s rule infraction is small compared to the perfectly legal way money floods our politics.
View from Away: President Trump is right to mark the death al-Baghdadi as a victory
One mark of how far we have fallen into the politics of division is the blowback the White House has experienced after the killing of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Now let’s first stipulate that no one on this side of civilized society would seriously argue the world was a better place with al-Baghdadi in it. He […]
Our View: Pedestrians should get our attention every day
Halloween has a lesson or two about making roads more safe for everyone.
Our View: Americans deserve full story on Trump’s actions
The information the public has so far is damning, and a full, unobstructed impeachment inquiry is necessary to find out the rest.
Our View: Workforce need challenges every industry
Maine’s economy is headed for a decline if we can’t get more workers on the job.
Our View: Maine 2nd District candidate’s gun raffle is an immature political stunt
Eric Brakey may think he’s being provocative, but he ought to know better.
Our View: Don’t let children be forgotten victims of domestic violence
The long-term affects of witnessing abuse are clear and must be addressed.
View from Away: Cleaning up Trump’s mess
How would the candidates repair the damage Trump has wreaked upon U.S. institutions, political norms and relations?
Our View: Question 2 solves small but vital issue on voting access
The constitutional amendment would allow Mainers with disabilities to sign referendum petitions, letting them fully participate in democracy.