View from Away: EPA wants to speed up EV switch. Good, the planet needs it

Our View: Lisbon case lays bare exploitation of undocumented workers

More often than not, migrant workers are treated like criminals, while the real offenders avoid responsibility.

Our View: Maine’s defense of abortion access must be multifaceted

Against an increasingly contentious backdrop, the bill introduced by Gov. Mills this week will have to be the first of many attempts to ensure that a personal decision can be made personally.

Our View: Showtime for ‘housing first’ model across Maine

A tried and tested solution to chronic homelessness can transform the lives of otherwise vulnerable Mainers. It’s up to us to believe in it and advocate for it in full.

Our View: Cowardice keeps gun control contentious

Fear of basic compromise means even the most reasonable of legislation on firearms stands little chance in Maine.

Our View: National campaign to harass, censor school librarians has no place in Maine

Legislation purported to protect students is really about restricting free speech and attacking public education.

Our View: Teacher shortage demands money more than innovation

Some of the latest proposals to tackle the lack of educators in Maine sidestep the most effective known solution: raising pay.

Our View: Win for workers at Augusta Chipotle should only be the start

Stronger labor laws and more regulatory power would help employees across the country stand up for their rights.

Our View: Civil legal aid is falling short, hurting all of us

When people can't access programs and services designed to help them, whole communities suffer.

Our View: ‘One-stop shop’ for new residents has untold potential

Whether or not Maine gets the federal waiver on asylum seeker work authorization it desires, the state must be ready and waiting for it.