maine voices Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Portland’s ties to slavery require study and action

by Thomas MacMillan Special to the Press Herald June 24, 2020June 23, 2020

Maine’s largest city should acknowledge that it benefited from the labor of enslaved people elsewhere and enact protesters’ demands.

by Damon Yakovleff and Zack Barowitz Special to the Press Herald June 23, 2020June 22, 2020

Land occupied by redundant ramps can be used for housing and job creation, while maintaining current levels of service.

by Roy Miller, M.D Special to the Press Herald June 22, 2020June 23, 2020

It is time for older folks to accept young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning.

by Stephanie Cotsirilos Special to the Telegram June 21, 2020June 19, 2020

White people can use their positions of influence to demand a more just society.

by Roger Bowen Special to the Telegram June 21, 2020June 22, 2020

What began as a philosophy of limited government now means government protection and a weakening of the grip of the elites over our democracy.

by Natalie Davidson Special to the Press Herald June 20, 2020June 19, 2020

A national solution is needed to ensure that cost or lack of infrastructure won’t keep kids from accessing broadband.

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.

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.

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.

by Eben Miller Special to the Telegram June 14, 2020June 13, 2020

Brought to Bath by her owners on a trip up North, Clara Battease escaped with the help of the local free black community.