Congresswoman Chellie Pingree

Representing the 1st District of Maine

Editorials

How cutting food waste can help address hunger

Nov 23, 2015 Editorial

The following piece was sent to area newspapers in November 2015.

Issues:
Reducing Food Waste, Food & Agriculture

To employers: Consider hiring a veteran

Nov 9, 2015 Editorial

The following is a column submitted to local area newspapers in September 2015.

Issues:
Veterans Issues

Shooting in Charleston: Where do we go from here?

Jun 24, 2015 Editorial

The following is an op-ed by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree

For the last few years, I’ve had the chance to visit important sites of the civil rights movement with one of its leaders, my colleague Congressman John Lewis. One of the most impactful stops was the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. 

Op-Ed: Just Label It

Feb 15, 2015 Editorial
Companies want to keep consumers in dark about GMO foods
Issues:
Food & Agriculture