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Maine Voices

Published
June 19, 2020

Maine Voices: Despite no ‘coach,’ Team America learning to recognize, tend to racism’s wounds

Taking a knee during a peaceful Portland protest echoes a respectful ritual from youth soccer games.
Published
June 17, 2020

Maine Voices: ‘Being Black ain’t easy’ – but let’s use this moment to make real change

In the days since the death of George Floyd, I have felt a mix of sadness, optimism and exhaustion.
Published
June 16, 2020

Maine Voices: Workers still fighting to protect integrity of elections

In the 19th century, employer intimidation was the roadblock between Americans and democracy; today, it’s Citizens United.
Published
June 14, 2020

Maine Voices: How an enslaved woman became a free Maine resident

Brought to Bath by her owners on a trip up North, Clara Battease escaped with the help of the local free black community.
Published
June 13, 2020

Maine Voices: Want to help remedy racial inequity in Maine? Here are places to start

There’s a lot to do, on initiatives from bail reform to closing Long Creek and from protecting migrant workers to supporting farmers of color.

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Published
June 12, 2020

Maine Voices: One person, one vote – protect ranked-choice voting in Maine’s presidential election

Say ‘no’ to repeal petitions, circulated in a desperate attempt by Republicans to block the will of the people.
Published
June 11, 2020

Maine Voices: Nation challenged to create equitable ‘new normal’ for African Americans

When will we act to correct the hatred and injustice that have cost so many lives?
Published
June 10, 2020

Maine Voices: Trump rights a wrong by reopening marine monument to fishing

Though Maine vessels don't routinely fish Seamounts, the process that created the monument raised important issues.
Published
June 9, 2020

Maine Voices: Individual rights do not trump state public health protections

The president's Maine visit shows how his ‘open up' rhetoric encourages people to flout pandemic control regulations.
Published
June 8, 2020

Maine Voices: We need leadership on climate change

Changing behavior on the local level won’t be enough to do what needs to be done.