Though $802 million in benefits have been paid out, too many Mainers remain in limbo because of a faulty system installed under the LePage administration.
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Sen. Timberlake: Gideon focusing on U.S. Senate campaign at expense of Maine people’s needs
The Maine House speaker wants the federal government to step up COVID recovery efforts when she hasn’t lifted a finger here.
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Our View: Juneteenth offers reckoning on race
The holiday marking the end of American slavery is an occasion to consider the still unfulfilled promises of freedom.
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Maine Voices: ‘Being Black ain’t easy’ – but let’s use this moment to make real change
In the days since the death of George Floyd, I have felt a mix of sadness, optimism and exhaustion.
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Our View: Open restaurants, closed polling places and meeting deep needs
A roundup of editorial topics in the 12th week of the coronavirus crisis in Maine.
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Our View: Equal rights decision something to celebrate
The Supreme Court’s decision offers long-overdue protection for LGBT people in the workplace.
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Commentary: Let’s offer Maine’s front-line employees a real choice during COVID crisis
State leave and unemployment policies can be changed to better serve both workers and employers at places like Tyson Foods.
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Maine Voices: Workers still fighting to protect integrity of elections
In the 19th century, employer intimidation was the roadblock between Americans and democracy; today, it’s Citizens United.
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Our View: More aid needed to keep economy from failing
A better-than-expected jobs report has buoyed hopes for a quick recovery, but there remain fundamental problems that hint at a longer downturn.
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Jim Fossel: Defeat won’t cost Trump sway over GOP
He could essentially end up with veto power over the 2024 nomination.