Rich Lowry: Democrats are making a crazy bet

There may be no good alternative to President Biden for Democrats, but having to hold your breath every time he climbs or descends the steps of Air Force One is a big problem, and one that isn't going away from now until Nov. 5, 2024.

Clarence Page: Congress found virtue in compromise — at last

In view of the long-running dysfunction brought on by the hyperpartisan political environment, the passage of the debt ceiling measure represents a major achievement. It shouldn’t be so hard for such valuable agreements to be reached.

Steve Jorgensen, Patricia Scherle, Steve Littleson and Kris Chaisson: Nurse staffing bill threatens access to health care

Despite our aggressive efforts to hire more nurses — including offering free education and recruiting nurses from across the globe — Maine, like the rest of the nation, does not have enough nurses to meet our needs.

Cal Thomas: Trump never changes

People like me who rationalized that a vote for Trump was a vote for his policies and not his corrosive personality made the political equivalent of a bargain with the Devil.

Corporate America scrambles as Pride Month collides with boycotts

Kohl's is the latest company to face calls for a boycott over its Pride-themed collection, with online comments particularly focused on an infant onesie with a design that features the Progress Pride Flag.

Washington worried about Sackler drug tactics years before opioids

The Sackler family is immune from being sued by anyone else whose life was devastated by the drugs they got filthy rich from. But they aren't immune from the continued public scorn that we could — and should — offer them.

AI robots can’t clean our plastic-plagued oceans alone

Bob Cappadona: Recycling is still the right decision for Maine municipalities

While the opportunity to serve recycling collection needs of the residents of Auburn through our municipal contract is ending, we are working with the city to establish drop-off locations for residents to continue putting their recyclables to a higher and better use. We will continue to serve the city for its trash collection services and, as such, will continue to partner with the city on its near and long-term materials management needs.

Austin Bay: The U.S. and China wage diplomatic war in the Central and South Pacific

On May 22, the U.S. and Papua New Guinea signed a new military agreement. ... Though late, it looks like Washington bets Papua New Guinea will be a bulwark against Chinese communist imperial expansion.

Cal Thomas: The debt deal: Could it have been better?

Whether approved in the current or another form, given past scenarios it is more likely to benefit the politicians and their careers than a majority of overburdened and fed-up taxpayers.