It is more important than ever for us all to try to stay connected, to support families and to protect children.
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Maine Voices: We need to form a global community to have national security
Addressing COVID and other threats means caring about others and our common Earth and recognizing that most others do as well.
Maine Voices: Technology can’t duplicate joy of learning alongside my students
A South Portland teacher agrees we need to keep classrooms closed but says people on both sides of the desk are feeling a loss.
Maine Voices: Work smart to keep as many businesses open as possible
There are ways to focus on public health without unnecessarily compromising the health of our economy.
Maine Voices: Thank medical workers by helping to make sure they get paid
At least 15% of the total federal bailout should focus on health care organizations.
Maine Voices: Coronavirus makes immigration courts unsafe
Forcing lawyers and detainees into confined spaces is an unacceptable situation during a pandemic.
Maine Voices: It’s time to start a U.S. Health Corps
Built on a national service model, the program would address looming health care shortages while preparing for the inevitable next pandemic.
Maine Voices: Novel coronavirus raises novel legal issues
Congress should enact and the president sign legislation barring interstate travel until the CDC director declares that the public health emergency is over.
Maine Voices: Emergency preparedness calls for Maine’s hospitals to do a balancing act
They’ve worked assiduously to prepare for catastrophic events, and they’ve achieved effective results on tight budgets.
Maine Voices: COVID maps don’t tell the whole story about where virus has spread
Health officials and the media should do a better job of conveying crucial information about the true number of cases.