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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Capitol’s cleaning crew deserves our gratitude – now and in the future
There is no shame in cleaning for a living. But there is shame in knowing before we see the photos what the cleaning crew will look like and feeling OK with keeping it that way.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: What do we ethically owe those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine?
COVID-19 may be a threat to the unvaccinated for years. But once the vaccine supply is secure, other Americans will want to resume travel, parties and business.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: To honor our lost fishermen, we must act
In 2020, there were 7 commercial fishing-related fatalities with a Maine nexus. The fishing community, lawmakers and regulators must work together to develop solutions that save lives.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Biden’s COVID relief plan isn’t overkill
The $1.9 trillion proposal could also help the U.S. recover from the Great Recession.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Capitol Police chief should step down over false social media posts
The violent invasion of the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters should make it clear that words have consequences.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Survival and sanity in post-truth, hypervigilant America
Rather than worry, ask yourself why you believe some assertions and dismiss others – on COVID, the election or any other topic.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Impeachment will get in Biden’s way
FBI and federal prosecutors should be allowed to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol without political interference.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: White supremacist violence goes deep in our history
And the proud display of emblems of hate during the attack on the Capitol shows we haven’t faced up to our ugly story.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: King’s call for economic justice unfulfilled
Racial disparities in income and wealth are as restrictive today as segregation was in the past.