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Published
June 2, 2021

Leonard Pitts: Where Black history is concerned, America specializes in not knowing

Tulsa is the site of just one of the many massacres of Black Americans that whites have smothered in a conspiracy of silence.
Published
June 2, 2021

Commentary: Like democracy, commission should not be an echo chamber

If managed well, natural friction between commissioners with different views will push them to think creatively on behalf of all Portlanders, Marpheen Chann says.
Published
June 2, 2021

Sen. Pouliot: Feeding all Maine kids in our schools will make the most of our tax dollars

Passing L.D. 1679 will make sure that students can focus on learning, not on where their next meal might be coming from.
Published
June 2, 2021

Our View: Legislators should put on masks and get to work

Challenging the State House rules on face coverings does nothing to advance the priorities of Maine residents.
Published
June 1, 2021

Maine Voices: Mainers deserve chance to vote on Land for Maine’s Future

Outdoor recreation is a big part of the state’s identity and should be expanded to reach everyone.

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Published
June 1, 2021

Commentary: We must act to reduce use of restraint, eliminate seclusion in Maine schools

L.D. 1373 will move districts to adopt approaches focused on prevention that meet students' needs and reduce challenging behaviors.
Published
June 1, 2021

Our View: Maine senators should back D.C. statehood

The disenfranchisement of Washington’s largely Black population is a stain on our democracy.
Published
May 31, 2021

Maine Voices: We need to work together to make our streets safer

Danger can present itself at any moment for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists and we all have to be careful.
Published
May 31, 2021

Another View: Apple’s anti-trust reckoning may have arrived

A game-maker challenges the tech giant's policies that charge 30% on sales through the app store.
Published
May 30, 2021

Another View: Cartoon fueled hostility toward Israel

No tanks rolled into Gaza, and Israeli authorities warned Palestinian civilians before taking action in response to Hamas.