Forget the motherhood medals — Maine parents need real support

If Republicans want more babies, they should stop punishing the parents who already have them. Parents don’t need platitudes. They need paid leave, child care they can afford, and food on the table. If politicians can’t deliver that, they should stop pretending to care about families at all.

Click here to read the full op-ed, first published May 12, 2025 in Maine Morning Star.