Although slavery flourished in the American South, its evil could be found across the country.
Steve Collins
Rick Bennett could defeat Bobby Charles. He could also make Charles governor. | Steve Collins
A three-way gubernatorial race allows one candidate to torpedo another. That makes me nervous for Maine.
A tight Maine primary proves the value of ranked-choice voting | Steve Collins
Under a winner-take-all system, the Democrats would have nominees who garnered less than a third of the overall vote.
For our nation’s 250th, why not the best? | Steve Collins
To meaningfully renew the American spirit, we should be embracing our past.
Democrats are squandering a rare opportunity in Maine | Steve Collins
If they’re serious about capitalizing on her vulnerability, Susan Collins’ opponents need to get their act together.
Unfortunately for Graham Platner, he needs women on his side to win | Steve Collins
The bedrock of the Democratic coalition in Maine comprises women who lean left or center. If even one in five of them decides not to vote for Platner in November, he’s toast.
No, Democrats have not gerrymandered New England | Steve Collins
Though Republicans haven’t won a U.S. House seat in the region since 2016, it’s not because district lines are unfair. It’s because they have lousy candidates and unpopular policies.
Bobby Charles is wrong to make a bogeyman of the ballot | Steve Collins
Hoping to win without a second round, Charles is urging voters to pick him — and nobody but him.
Civil rights pioneer Gerald Talbot’s legacy is a better, fairer Maine | Steve Collins
Our state’s first Black legislator will be remembered for a remarkable record. Maine should renew its commitment to the reforms he championed.
National Democratic backing may be Joe Baldacci’s undoing | Steve Collins
Gaining the support of Capitol Hill insiders is more likely to hurt than help his bid for the 2nd District congressional seat.