Whatever its root, the proliferation of racist rhetoric helps to normalize it, intensifying racist violence and the oppression of minorities.
Siobhan Brett
Staff Writer
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Of course railroad workers should get paid sick leave. So should all workers
After more than two years of a pandemic, it should be clear that sick leave is not just a worker benefit – it’s a public health protection.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine child sexual abuse survivors must be supported – whenever they come forward
We want fellow survivors to hear this: You are not defined by your abuse. You deserve to be heard and believed.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Portland’s leaders must begin taking urgent steps to protect our city
The new council is voted in next week. Let’s hope that, to start, they robustly enforce and fund what has been passed by the people.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Commentary: What Haiti needs is respect and democracy
A Nov. 15 Bloomberg editorial called only for police order, with nary a word about free elections or respect for Haitian independence.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Statewide crisis of homelessness demands an immediate response
While faith communities have been working with municipalities and nonprofits to alleviate the desperation, state leadership is required to solve widespread suffering this winter.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Osteoporosis is a public health crisis. It doesn’t have to be
Bone scans allow us to take better control of our health. So why are they so hard to access?
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Readers respond to reporting on Pennington Mountain find
To mine, or not to mine, that is the question.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Opposed to possible power moves by Pine Tree Power
Now that the Secretary of State’s Office has validated Pine Tree Power’s signatures, it’s time to shed some light on the dangers of this multi-billion-dollar boondoggle. Pine Tree Power will use eminent domain to seize the assets of Central Maine Power and Versant Power, then create a government agency, run by elected politicians. As a […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Sleep is getting more respect – as a way to boost productivity. We need a better mindset.
Rest should be valorized for its contribution to health, wellbeing or the ability to enjoy daily life. All people talk about is the hustle.