Maine Med urges lawmakers to focus on health care education funding and accountability for those who assault nurses, not rigid staffing ratios.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Proposed paid family and medical leave bill unworkable for Maine
The proposal is for a new short-term disability insurance program that will cost hundreds of millions of dollars and be one of the most benefit-rich programs in the country.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Nuclear power won’t help Maine reach its clean-energy goals
The industry lobby is promoting a renewed call for investments in nuclear technology, but there are less complex, more affordable choices.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Fudging on assault weapons ban is what’s appalling
Of the four members of Maine’s congressional delegation, only Rep. Chellie Pingree supports a ban on guns capable of inflicting unthinkable damage on our communities. Her counterparts aren’t prepared to say much about why they don’t.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Tom Waddell: Racism is in our roots
Last month I wrote that the source of racism in America is systemic, not individual. Since the topic spans over 400 years, one column, or even two, couldn’t adequately cover how our national laws legalized racism. So, this second column on racism in America will attempt to scratch the surface a little deeper. If I […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Farmers should get whatever it takes to overcome PFAS contamination
The state has an obligation to make farmers whole for the loss to their lives and livelihood.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: The climate crisis is Maine’s storm of the century
But with the Mills administration’s four-year climate plan and much-needed support at the federal level, we’re ready to meet this moment.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: State slowly, steadily working with Wabanaki tribes to heal historical wrongs
As our leaders return to the table of discussion again, we hope for forbearance, vision and, most of all, patience.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Solar power is driving up electricity rates for no good reason
To continue to move forward with legislation that incentivizes and subsidizes these resources is irresponsible at best and negligent at worst.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Sound responses to homelessness in Maine can start small
A realistic, constructive approach acknowledges the stubborn reality of homelessness and works to improve people’s living arrangements in minor ways as well as major.