Everyone who believes in the ideals of compassion and openness to outsiders should stand up and resist the fear, hate and prejudice.
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It’s hard to understand Rep. Lawrence Lockman’s fear of immigrants
Immigrants actually make U.S. cities better, not worse, and Lockman’s fear-mongering cannot change that simple truth.
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Maine Voices: Aroostook County won’t necessarily strike it rich by mining
Before any permits are granted, the risks of environmental degradation must be examined.
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Maine Voices: Finding one’s true voice in the most challenging of times
Banning refugees and immigrants brings back the worst – and best – of episodes from our history.
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We must resist attempts to roll back the EPA and the laws it enforces
If you want to see how bad our environment could become, look at China, Mexico, India or Russia.
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Maine Voices: A proposed Medicare voucher system will not work for Maine
Our most at-risk residents would be subjected to a system making it harder to access their health care.
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Everyone can play a part in reducing teen dating violence
You can assist some of the many youths who struggle to find support when a relationship turns abusive.
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Maine Voices: EPA nominee Scott Pruitt does not reflect Maine values on the environment
Sen. Susan Collins should join Sen. Angus King in pledging to reject Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Maine Voices: Gov. LePage’s budget is a boon for wealthy, burden for working class
His ‘upside-down’ priorities would increase taxes for 80 percent of Maine families.
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Maine Voices: Here is why Donald Trump will be a 2-term president
It’s time for ‘Never Trump’ voters to start taking him seriously, because his core base is going nowhere.