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Maine Voices: It’s time to let Mainers decide on equal rights for all

by Susan Snider Special to the Press Herald February 9, 2022February 9, 2022

Twenty-six states have already passed some form of an equal rights amendment.

by Robert Goldman Special to the Press Herald February 8, 2022February 7, 2022

The Biden administration needs to step up and fulfill its promises to protect native wolves, wild horses and a sanctuary for butterflies.

by Bobby Ghosh Bloomberg Opinion February 8, 2022February 7, 2022

Washington’s offer of some sanctions relief for Tehran’s nuclear program is an empty gesture that betrays weakness.

by Sarah Nichols Special to the Press Herald February 7, 2022February 7, 2022

The tobacco companies are using candy flavors to hook kids on their product.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal February 6, 2022February 14, 2022

Among the medicines that anti-vaxxers compare to Nazi war crimes were those developed by prisoners and enemies of the Third Reich.

by Jim Fossel February 6, 2022February 5, 2022

School choice is an example of an idea with broad appeal to voters that’s gained prominence during the pandemic.

What Portland is forced to spend for emergency shelter would be enough to develop hundreds of affordable apartments.

by Liz Dudgeon Special to the Telegram February 6, 2022February 5, 2022

Gram’s memoir of her less-than-easy life gives me perspective and reminds me that I am capable of more than I think.

by Curtis Picard Special to the Press Herald February 5, 2022February 7, 2022

The projected $800 million budget surplus has positioned Maine well to provide some relief to our more cash-strapped friends and neighbors.

by Cara DeRose and Andrea Stairs-Davenport Special to the Press Herald February 4, 2022February 4, 2022

Can we continue to ask them to wear so many hats, for pay that will not allow them to pursue education as a long-term career, with minimal support?