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Opinion

Editorial

Vote “No” on Question 1

On Tuesday, Mainers across the state will take to the polls. Voters have the opportunity to weigh in on two statewide ballot referendum questions—one of which would significantly reduce voting access in future elections. We urge you to vote “No” …

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advice

Don’t fire me!

Miraculous! Look at you go! You’ve landed your dream job amidst those pesky AI layoffs. Wait a second, hotshot. What’s that? You’ve been fired? Already!? My deepest condolences. Wherever can you go from here?

Perhaps you now find yourself caught …

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Sexism and studenthood

Good students

It’s marked on my report cards for every trimester of elementary school: fantastic student. I had a flawless behavioral record—I always sat still in class, quietly paid attention while the teacher was talking and raised my hand before speaking.

I …

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philosophy

Goodness Gracchus!

When you reach the place where two roads diverge in the woods, would you prefer to stand alone? Or would you rather have someone there by your side, ready to lighten the burden of responsibility?

In the end, it doesn’t …

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politics

The Charlie Kirk vigil and meek white supremacy

Editor’s Note, Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 5:40 p.m.: A previous version of this article included the names of the vigil organizers. For security reasons, the names have been removed.

Immediately following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, conservative college groups nationwide organized …

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