Social and economic reforms spurred by the pandemic are proof that we are capable of meaningful change. Let’s keep going.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jim Fossel: Congress needs to start pulling its lawmaking weight
The legislative – yes, legislative – branch has been sleeping on the job.
Commentary: Everything is on fire. It doesn’t have to be.
The environmental future we feared has arrived. It’s past time for America to take the lead.
The Maine Millennial: Things to know about the doctor’s office
A medical secretary – that’s me – dispenses some practical insight.