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Maine Voices

Published
June 7, 2020

Maine Voices: In Maine’s bicentennial year, let’s cut through fog of racism

Criminal justice reform initiatives and our most important institutions can and must include Native people and people of color.
Published
June 6, 2020

Maine Voices: White allies, come out from behind your keyboards to fight racism

The black community is in fear for our lives right now, and we need to know we are more than hashtags.
Published
June 5, 2020

Maine Voices: White people must act on black Americans’ calls for fair treatment

A Portland protest stirs memories of justice never pursued for a black teenager in New York in 1971.
Published
June 5, 2020

Maine Voices: In 8 minutes, 46 seconds, raising our voices for justice for George Floyd

The face-down posture of a peaceful Gorham ‘lie-in’ offers a glimpse into the vulnerability Floyd experienced in his last moments.
Published
June 4, 2020

Maine Voices: Protect Maine’s immigrant communities from COVID-19

The virus’ spread among new Mainers can be slowed despite risk factors like the inability to socially distance and limited English proficiency.

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Published
June 3, 2020

Maine Voices: The question white parents don’t face – ‘Why do they hate us?’

George Floyd’s murder traumatized my daughter. White Americans should stop ignoring the racist acts and attitudes that helped lead to it.
Published
June 2, 2020

Maine Voices: ‘Universal’ testing isn’t enough to protect nursing home residents from COVID

It's critical to do smart proactive testing of staff on COVID units and medical providers and staff working at multiple facilities or units.
Published
June 1, 2020

Maine Voices: CMP line would bring clean power to New England

Leading scientists debunk charges by the transmission project's opponents.
Published
May 31, 2020

Maine Voices: It’s protective equipment, not a political symbol – put on your mask

Question business managers and owners who don't enforce orders, praise ones who do – and perfect your shocked stare.
Published
May 30, 2020

Maine Voices: Open primaries should head list of crisis-driven election reforms

Closed primaries disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of Mainers and enable the election of partisan legislators.