Bills addressing tax credits and local land-use policies could jump-start work on this issue.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Childhood adversity is a public health crisis
Children and the people who care for them need to be screened for trauma and treated appropriately.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: The Supreme Court should protect trans people from discrimination
We are not asking for much: a fair chance at a job, and a safe place to live.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Poor People’s Campaign sheds light on poverty in Maine
Federal poverty figures don’t tell the whole story about economic insecurity and its causes.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: GDP growth alone won’t fix child poverty
One of the longest periods of economic growth has not helped poor children.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Chamber officials: Portland businesses are working on behalf of the community
Rather than trying to shut people out, they’re collaborating to address priorities like expanding affordable housing, improving transit options and helping new Mainers find work.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Insight: Starving seniors – how America fails to feed its elderly
More than 5 million of them don’t have consistent access to enough food to sustain a healthy life, a number that has doubled since 2001.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let’s move forward together to address injustice, not take a step back
The We Must Do MORE Tour, a civic engagement movement grounded in the concerns of the poor, is coming to Portland on Oct. 10.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine taking right route on early education
The next few years will be crucial in establishing high-quality pre-kindergarten programs throughout the state.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Kids in foster care being left behind
A new housing program has potential, but help must reach these vulnerable children much sooner.