A new report shows the challenges they face. Rather than argue about the root of the problems, we have to push harder for available solutions.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: On many fronts, Maine Democrats are fighting for equity
The pandemic laid bare inequities that for too long have gone unchecked. We’re working hard to repair them.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: How would Mainers vote on background checks now?
We should be able to go to church or the grocery store and not have to wonder whether we’ll make it home safely.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Rail company responsible for Maine derailment should face consequences
CPKC should be held accountable for its mismanaged effort since the incident.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s school funding formula needs an update
State money is allocated unfairly in many cases, leading to inequities between wealthy districts and those that are less affluent.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: A school with guns in it is not a safe school
Is this what a legislative response to gun violence looks like?
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine is not meeting its obligation to children like my son
Without a critical change to the payment structure for special-purpose preschools, these schools cannot survive.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Tom Waddell: Teach the real history of race in America
Critical Race Theory, or CRT, encourages accurate teaching of our nation’s history. If we don’t teach our children accurate history, young people will never learn from our nation’s failures or appreciate its successes. Unfortunately, some people only want to teach children a whitewashed version of history that portrays America as the mythical shining city on […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Douglas Rooks: Bridges can unite communities, if we let them
The dispute over the Frank J. Wood Bridge between Topsham and Brunswick didn’t have to go this far.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: As long as it’s easy to get a firearm, nowhere is safe
A majority of legislators seem to believe Maine is not at risk of gun violence, despite disturbing proof that it is.