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Maine Voices: Want to help remedy racial inequity in Maine? Here are places to start

by Catherine Besteman and Joseph N. Jackson Special to the Press Herald June 13, 2020June 15, 2020

There’s a lot to do, on initiatives from bail reform to closing Long Creek and from protecting migrant workers to supporting farmers of color.

by Martin Steingesser Special to the Press Herald June 12, 2020September 14, 2020

Say ‘no’ to repeal petitions, circulated in a desperate attempt by Republicans to block the will of the people.

by Abraham J. Peck Special to the Press Herald June 11, 2020June 10, 2020

When will we act to correct the hatred and injustice that have cost so many lives?

by Jerry Fraser Special to the Press Herald June 10, 2020June 9, 2020

Though Maine vessels don’t routinely fish Seamounts, the process that created the monument raised important issues.

by Orlando E. Delogu Special to the Press Herald June 9, 2020June 8, 2020

The president’s Maine visit shows how his ‘open up’ rhetoric encourages people to flout pandemic control regulations.

by Courtney Naliboff Special to the Press Herald June 8, 2020July 30, 2020

Changing behavior on the local level won’t be enough to do what needs to be done.

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.

by Judicaelle Irakoze Special to the Press Herald June 6, 2020June 6, 2020

The black community is in fear for our lives right now, and we need to know we are more than hashtags.

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.