To help philanthropy repair historic wrongs, a new report urges for more transparency about the origins of wealth.
Steve Collins
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Ranked-choice voting has three of Maine’s gubernatorial hopefuls in cahoots | Steve Collins
Civility encouraged by the system offers candidates a chance to speak well of each other and avoid negative campaigning. What a relief.
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Don’t be fooled by Republican trickery in Maine Senate races | Steve Collins
In four state Senate contests, GOP-aligned candidates switched their party registration to unaffiliated, allowing them to appear on the ballot as independents.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
I’m realizing Platner could be Maine’s next senator | Steve Collins
If Republicans take a shellacking in November’s midterms as predicted, Graham Platner is positioned to reap the benefits.
Posted inOpinion, Steve Collins
Margaret Chase Smith is on the campaign trail this year, too | Steve Collins
Two of the top contenders in the race for U.S. senator, Janet Mills and Susan Collins, credit Smith for their political careers.
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To overcome the sins of the past, Maine needs to support Wabanaki rights | Steve Collins
We can’t undo the murder and theft that Maine’s settlers brought to its native population in the past, but we can show respect to the native nations that survived.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
Frightened Lewiston Somalis feel besieged by The Maine Wire | Steve Collins
A Somali family found itself in the national limelight after a right-wing nonprofit turned a teenage boy into a symbol of health care fraud.
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Maine should reward Matt Dunlap for his courage | Steve Collins
Only Dunlap challenged Rep. Jared Golden. That took guts.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
Maine Democrats: Don’t forget David Costello in Senate primary | Steve Collins
As the battle between Janet Mills and Graham Platner grows ever more bitter, the third candidate in the race can strike a different note.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
A proud day for my family’s journalism nonprofit | Steve Collins
“Journalism is not for the faint of heart, nor for anyone trying to get rich.” But pride and even joy, I’ve learned, can come with the territory.