Criminal justice reform initiatives and our most important institutions can and must include Native people and people of color.
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Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Something’s happening here
The street protests in Portland last week could signal a potent force for change – if the movement can stay organized.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Under the shelter of white privilege
You don’t have to be prejudiced to benefit from a system of white supremacy, whether you recognize it or not.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: White allies, come out from behind your keyboards to fight racism
The black community is in fear for our lives right now, and we need to know we are more than hashtags.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: White people must act on black Americans’ calls for fair treatment
A Portland protest stirs memories of justice never pursued for a black teenager in New York in 1971.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: In 8 minutes, 46 seconds, raising our voices for justice for George Floyd
The face-down posture of a peaceful Gorham ‘lie-in’ offers a glimpse into the vulnerability Floyd experienced in his last moments.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Protect Maine’s immigrant communities from COVID-19
The virus’ spread among new Mainers can be slowed despite risk factors like the inability to socially distance and limited English proficiency.
Posted inLocal & State
Brewer official charged with filing false report over racist posting about George Floyd
Thomas Morelli, who has resigned as deputy mayor, said he is ‘ashamed of my comments and behavior’ and acknowledged his participation in ‘Facebook trolling.’
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: Police violence is about more than ‘a few bad apples’
Systemic racism is what’s causing the deaths of one unarmed African American after another at the hands of law enforcement.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: With immigrant advocate’s death, Maine lost a leader
In our current crisis, we will miss Alain Nahimana’s clear vision and commitment to progress.