A report I wrote on our prospects for a zero-carbon economy is now five years old. How’ve we been doing? It’s a very mixed bag.
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Opinion: Trump is using transgender athletes to divide society
This is a battle that should take place in the courts, not the political arena, writes Elliott Epstein.
Austin Bay: Hegseth vows unrelenting attacks on Houthis — and implicitly, Iran
Freedom of navigation matters. The Houthis know it because their Iranian ayatollah masters know it.
Opinion: Let’s invest in mentoring programs for Maine’s teachers
We need to get a handle on high levels of teacher attrition; this is one way of doing that.
Opinion: Are American tax dollars funding ethnic cleansing in Gaza?
For decades, the U.S. has masqueraded as a peace broker in the Middle East while pushing for deals that benefit Israel.
Opinion: You want to support women and girls? Focus on structural challenges.
Wedge issues steal our attention from domestic violence, access to child care, income inequality and more.
Clarence Page: Trump’s labeling dilemma
I’m not the world’s biggest defender of DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) programs, and I believe they have so many well-known shortcomings. But it’s ironic that President Trump’s critique comes from an administration that has waged a vigorous crusade against the programs without doing much to help our diverse population learn more about how to get along with each other.
Opinion: My dream of a state pole vaulting championship was unfairly shattered
And the worst part? When people decided to speak up about the injustice, some went about it the completely wrong way.
Opinion: A way for state lawmakers to really support women and girls
Voting for the Maine Equal Rights Amendment would back up Maine Republicans’ recent pledges with meaningful action.
Opinion: Susan Collins should stand up for Mainers, not for Musk
The senator’s actions over the past several weeks have been radical, not moderate. Voters should remember that in 2026.