There is a narcissistic plague making its way across our nation. The American spirit of the golden rule and concern for our neighbor has been replaced by a mentality driven by what’s in it for me.
One of the most evident places this new way of thinking shows its selfish face is in the anti-tax rhetoric [...]

The conventional wisdom regarding post-secondary education and career preparation has emphasized high-skills/ degree-specific programs rather than technical skills development leading to a post-secondary degree, or certification.
This has created a perception that the labor market is comprised of only low-skilled and very highly skilled jobs, with a hollowing out of the middle.
In November 2007, a national, [...]

On Feb. 15, the Maine Children’s Alliance released its Kids Count Data Book to the public with a press conference at the State House. This annual report offers Mainers a “snapshot’ of children’s health, statewide.
This yearly progress report provides a comprehensive tool and measuring stick for legislators and others concerned about Maine’s youngest and most [...]