This is a battle that should take place in the courts, not the political arena, writes Elliott Epstein.
Op-Eds
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.
Froma Harrop: Canada proves it is not boring
Sticks up, Canada. Keep up the resistance to Trump’s feral and, frankly, lunatic assaults on both your economy and your honor.