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

by Deb Shannon Special to the Press Herald June 5, 2020June 4, 2020

A Portland protest stirs memories of justice never pursued for a black teenager in New York in 1971.

by Dave Patterson Special to the Press Herald June 5, 2020June 4, 2020

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

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald June 3, 2020June 2, 2020

Systemic racism is what’s causing the deaths of one unarmed African American after another at the hands of law enforcement.

by Karlene Burrell-McRae Special to the Press Herald June 3, 2020June 2, 2020

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

by The Editorial Board June 2, 2020June 9, 2020

Just like the Minneapolis police officers who watched George Floyd die, we have an obligation to act.

by Rep. Victoria Morales Special to the Press Herald May 30, 2020May 30, 2020

So many things must change to ensure better lives for black and brown people in our country.

by Leonard Pitts The Miami Herald May 13, 2020May 12, 2020

When a child goes missing, you call the police. You don’t grab a gun and try to push your way into the wrong house.

by Robert Moulton and Richard Stillman Special to the Press Herald March 13, 2020March 12, 2020

Instead, we should prioritize making treatment, housing, health care and community support available to all who need them.

by The Editorial Board March 8, 2020March 7, 2020

In Maine, police say they don’t even have to tell us whether they are using facial recognition, much less how they guard against misuse.

by Jenna Mehnert Special to the Press Herald February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

The evidence-based Crisis Intervention Team Program helps people access treatment and diverts them from the criminal justice system.