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Poverty

Published
January 16, 2023

Commentary: Republicans want to cut Medicare. Here’s how real leaders would handle the deficit

The difference between public servant and politician has seldom been more stark than it is today.
Published
December 31, 2022

Commentary: The rise of the left worldwide was the real story of 2022

Although the trend can be seen most clearly in Latin American countries, which have long been tormented by extremes of inequality, it is visible all over.
Published
December 2, 2022

Commentary: What Haiti needs is respect and democracy

A Nov. 15 Bloomberg editorial called only for police order, with nary a word about free elections or respect for Haitian independence.
Published
December 2, 2022

Maine Voices: Statewide crisis of homelessness demands an immediate response

While faith communities have been working with municipalities and nonprofits to alleviate the desperation, state leadership is required to solve widespread suffering this winter.
Published
October 23, 2022

Commentary: Opioid epidemic’s undue burden on rural Maine requires our full attention

Investment in evidence-based approaches can help guide our rural communities out of crisis.

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Published
September 2, 2022

Maine Voices: Trailer parks wrongly overlooked in affordable-housing debate

Maine has the highest rate of mobile homes in the northeastern U.S. It’s past time to help those communities out.
Published
February 22, 2022

Commentary: Don’t ‘means test’ the child tax credit

‘Means tests’ restrict the availability of public assistance, by making people ‘prove’ they’re poor enough to deserve help.
Published
January 24, 2022

Extra cash for low-income mothers may influence baby brains

The findings build on evidence that cash support can improve outcomes for older children, said study co-author Katherine Magnuson.
Published
January 21, 2022

Maine Voices: It’s time to work together to strengthen families, keep children safe

Supporting parents to prevent maltreatment is key to decreasing the need for child protective services in Maine.
Published
January 2, 2022

Maine lawmakers study direct cash payments as anti-poverty tool

Bipartisan support exists for a 2019 basic income proposal that would supplement the safety net for Mainers in need.