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Maine Voices: There is a nonviolent solution to federal snatch-and-grab teams, dehumanized law enforcement

by Michael Kelly August 2, 2020August 1, 2020

A half-century of militarization has created police forces without connection to the communities they serve.

by Linda Riddell July 31, 2020July 31, 2020

Countries with adequate and accessible social supports are countries where more people can use their potential.

by Laurence Pope July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

The unconstitutional tactics used in Portland, Ore., and elsewhere are the result of the post-9/11 militarization of the government.

by Suzanne Young July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

Now is not the time to cut the current $600 weekly benefit, which has kept many Maine businesses and families afloat during an unprecedented crisis.

by Michael A. Ciampi, M.D. July 24, 2020July 24, 2020

Maine’s U.S. senators must include price transparency in the new coronavirus relief bill.

by Samantha Francis-Taylor July 23, 2020July 23, 2020

We don’t want to cobble together science labs or history lectures online, but at least we’ll stay alive if we do.

Maine already has over 4,000 miles of transmission lines, and this new line will add 53 miles. It’s time to get the project up and running.

The COVID-19 crisis has created a food insecurity epidemic and the Republican-controlled Senate needs to respond.

by Michael Cauvel and Michael Hillard July 19, 2020July 18, 2020

Reopening too aggressively leads to outbreaks that require reimposition of public health measures, further restricting consumer confidence.

The senator’s work ethic and commitment to bipartisanship make her the best representative for Maine.