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Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

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

by Reza Jalali Special to the Press Herald June 19, 2020June 18, 2020

Taking a knee during a peaceful Portland protest echoes a respectful ritual from youth soccer games.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

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

by Reginald Parson Special to the Press Herald June 17, 2020June 16, 2020

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

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Workers still fighting to protect integrity of elections

by Charles Scontras Special to the Press Herald June 16, 2020June 15, 2020

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

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Op-eds, Opinion

Insight: Strip Confederates’ names from military bases. They were slavery’s soldiers

by Scott Martelle Los Angeles Times June 14, 2020June 15, 2020

To continue to honor those who sought to destroy the Union in defense of slavery sends an abominable signal to African Americans.

Portland Forecaster

Maine Bicentennial: Portland

June 10, 2020June 8, 2020

In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years, in print and online every other week.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

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

by Donna Loring Special to the Telegram June 7, 2020June 6, 2020

Criminal justice reform initiatives and our most important institutions can and must include Native people and people of color.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Review

In the midst of despair, discovering a way to have hope

by Diane Cole Special to The Washington Post June 7, 2020June 3, 2020

Holocaust survivor Viktor E. Frankl said “Yes to Life.” Written just after the war, the book is being published in English for the first time. It feels sadly relevant.