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Leonard Pitts: Anti-vaxxers use deeply offensive symbol to play-act at victimhood

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald November 17, 2021November 17, 2021

By wearing yellow Stars of David, these self-obsessed whiners are co-opting pain that doesn’t belong to them.

by Ania Wright and Luke Truman Special to the Press Herald November 17, 2021November 16, 2021

With the Maine Legislative Council’s support Nov. 18, the full Legislature can consider advancing this key priority.

by The Editorial Board November 17, 2021November 16, 2021

All signs say that infections will rise, and it is the low-vaccination areas that will take the hardest hit.

by Jeff Sanders Special to the Press Herald November 17, 2021November 16, 2021

Get vaccinated, demand investment in caregiver education and mental health, and support a funding model that will boost pay for CNAs.

by Carmen Black For the Los Angeles Times November 16, 2021November 15, 2021

Are we ready for large numbers of people acting in ways that risk immediate harm caused by a serious disease?

by The Editorial Board November 16, 2021November 15, 2021

At an international conference or in Washington, progress is being made, if too slowly.

The loser in a very tight race for a seat on the City Council thanks his supporters as well as his opponents for the recent campaign.

by The Editorial Board November 14, 2021November 13, 2021

A think tank’s report identifies child care subsidies and other aid to families as a necessary step toward full economic recovery.

by Peter Bridgman Special to the Telegram November 14, 2021November 13, 2021

When people assert their right to ignore public health guidance, they put the immunosuppressed – like me – at risk.

by Rev. Richard Killmer and Nate Rauh-Bieri Special to the Telegram November 14, 2021November 13, 2021

It accomplished a lot, though the national goals don’t cut emissions enough to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.