Social and economic reforms spurred by the pandemic are proof that we are capable of meaningful change. Let’s keep going.
Siobhan Brett
Staff Writer
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: Bill Russell was ‘an arrogant Negro’ to the end
To speak up in the 1960s was dangerous – to livelihood and, conceivably, to life. Russell did it anyway. And kept doing it.
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Maine Voices: Here and everywhere, cashiers should be allowed to take a seat
American supermarket and retail workers deserve better than the standard – standing – American check stand.
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Our View: Maine has crossed a drought threshold
For the third consecutive summer, the state is in dire need of rainfall. Despite our mostly adequate water supply, it’s not too soon to think seriously about conserving water.
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Commentary: At last, a simple strategy for COVID booster shots
The September rollout of shots tailored to BA.4 and BA.5 could be the beginning of putting the COVID vaccine on an annual schedule.
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Maine Voices: What Mainers can do to strengthen democracy
As the dust from the first round of Jan. 6 hearings settles, let’s think about what needs to happen next.
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Commentary: There’s a new centrist political party. It’s going nowhere.
In its attempts to appeal to both Democrats and Republicans, the new party, Forward, succeeds only in being vague.
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Maine Voices: Innovation, advocacy central to Maine Humanities Council’s valuable work
I’ve benefited greatly from the work of the council, which brings the humanities to new communities all over Maine.
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Another View: Conspiracy theorist’s lawsuit must be coupled with social media reform
Twitter and Facebook and others must bear responsibility for letting vile falsehoods like Alex Jones’ catch fire.
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Jim Fossel: Congress needs to start pulling its lawmaking weight
The legislative – yes, legislative – branch has been sleeping on the job.