The governor’s opposition to proposals like the latest one, involving tribal treaty language in the state Constitution, has been more or less sustained. Equally sustained is bafflement as to why.
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Our View: If only a constitutional housing provision could provide homes
A spiritual gesture is no match for Maine’s material crisis. Plus: Why UMaine must proceed cautiously with remote learning.
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Our View: Mills administration should be proactive on right to abortion
Why leave Maine open to an interpretation of the state constitution that could go either way?
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Passing environment amendment would be natural ‘right to food’ follow-up
Polluted waters and contaminated soils would make meaningless our right as Mainers to grow crops and raise livestock.
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Commentary: Question 3 a common-sense effort to secure the right to grow our own food
If you want a more ecologically sound and economically free and just food system, vote ‘yes.’
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Maine Voices: We must seize the chance to protect our environmental rights
Urge your legislators to pass the proposed Pine Tree Amendment, which would provide a legal basis to take action against harmful policies or developments.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Criminal trials should come first
Civil trials are important, but when jail time is at stake, the priority is clear.
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Maine Voices: How Pine Tree Amendment could benefit Maine’s environment, economy and future
L.D. 489 would protect Mainers by providing a legal basis for citizens, and state and local governments to take action against harmful policies or developments.
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Our View: To reopen during pandemic, Maine courts have to adapt
Judges won’t be able meet their historical obligations without accepting some brand-new changes.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Suffrage Centennial: To make America great, vote Black women into office
Black women are uniquely equipped to provide inclusive, fiscally adept and collaborative leadership.