Jim Fossel: Political legacies are hard to claim

Some Democratic presidential candidates are distancing themselves from Barack Obama, who is still the party's most popular figure.

Noah Smith: America’s workers need a labor union comeback

Commentary: Democratic congressman shames his own constituents, and himself

Defenders of Joaquin Castro's tweet don't understand the line between criticism and harassment.

Maine Voices: Let’s all push for an end to the hate-spewing that fuels gun violence

Voters, politicians and religious leaders should all recognize and respond when political rhetoric goes too far.

USM president: In order to grow, university must address issues of equity, justice

Disciplinary actions, hiring policies and resource allocation should reflect answers to questions about access, safety, opportunity, visibility and power.

Doyle McManus: Looking for the middle ground on guns

Maine Voices: Congressional delegation should press for nuclear de-escalation

Mainers collectively pay $257 million a year in taxes toward the arms race, exacerbating the detonation threat and diverting crucial resources.

Michelle Shores, Waterville: Dropped call

Annunziata Graziano, Brunswick: The hardest secret I’ve ever kept

Sharon Grigsby: How I found a little hope amid last week’s shootings