The Maine Millennial: ‘Hot Labor Summer’ continues its valiant move forward

The major worker actions going on across the U.S. shine light on the fact that some workers – farmworkers, actors, even teachers – are considered less deserving of union protections.

Hilary Koch: I am Batman

Commentary: Tragedy of capsized migrants barely noticed amid loss of Titan and its billionaire passengers

J.P. Devine: These days it’s worth asking that old Johnny Carson refrain, ‘How hot was it?’

The longtime 'Tonight Show' host would use the bit in his opening monologue, and these days, with blistering heat descending on many parts of the world, there are plenty of ways to respond, writes J.P. Devine.

Community Compass: Sturgeon’s return show power of river restoration work

Jim Fossel: Bipartisan 2024 White House ticket? Forget it.

It’s true that voters aren’t enthusiastic about a Biden-Trump rematch, but there’s little evidence that they want No Labels’ vague alternative.

Commentary: The farm bill is about more than farmers

Commentary: Medical debt is making Americans angry. Doctors and hospitals ignore this at their peril.

Commentary: Actors are striking because we’ve long been in crisis. It’s not just streaming or AI

Douglas Rooks: Get ready for referendum madness

Before Mainers vote on a question, we should make sure it's legal.