Conservative politicians — including many of the 17 Republican candidates for president — will no doubt continue their flat-earth response to the scientific and visible evidence.
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OUR OPINION: Leon Gorman leaves a legacy beyond his boots
Few successful people share the former L.L. Bean leader’s commitment to service.
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OUR OPINION: Details needed in plan to restore Riverview funding
A separate, privately run facility for forensic patients could be the answer, but information is lacking.
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Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis must follow the law or resign
It’s somewhat remarkable that more clerks haven’t refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
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OUR OPINION: Housing of transgender inmate shows progress
York County Jail’s decision on Connor MacCalister and its willingness to learn from other jails’ best practices are commendable.
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Time for Justice Department to fish or cut bait in IRS scandal
New attorney general must decide whether to bring criminal charges against IRS employees who targeted tea party and other conservative groups.
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OUR OPINION: Bottled water’s rise over soda a mixed blessing
While better than soft drinks for people’s health, the containers cause ecological issues.
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Lawmakers now have a toolbox for building effective vaccination laws
New study shows that states with the weakest rules and lowest rates experience the highest incidence of preventable diseases.
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OUR OPINION: All firearm sales should get same level of scrutiny
Universal background checks would make gun violence less likely, with little impact on law-abiding Mainers.
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OUR OPINION: More tax credit loopholes should get attention
FAME stops a repeat of one kind of abuse, but there are likely other openings for crafty financiers.