Racism
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PublishedAugust 20, 2023
Bedside Table: ‘Fever in the Heartland’ by Timothy Egan
Book recommendations from readers.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2023
Maine Voices: Let’s be prompt and unambiguous as we nip hatred in the bud
Plans to tighten prohibitions on organized private armies should be just the start.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2023
Our View: Here’s what it will take to stop the rise of hate groups in Maine
Speak up, confront dangerous ideology directly, and protect neighbors who are targeted and make it clear that they are as much a part of our communities as anybody else.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2023
Top lawmakers eye new laws in response to rise of white nationalism
The Democrats also pointed to a new law that prohibits attempts to cause emotional distress or fear if motivated by race, sexual orientation or other factors.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2023
Commentary: Beware the ugly side effects of social media’s ‘beauty filters’
Eating into young people’s self-esteem and driving us to contemplate plastic surgery, these AI-powered filters are bad news.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2023
Family of men killed in New Hampshire crash demands more answers from police
The Sorge family is preparing to sue the city of Dover over a police officer's failed attempt to stop a driver who caused a crash, killing himself and three others.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2023
Commentary: The Henrietta Lacks settlement is bigger than one family’s victory
The lawsuit that led to the historic agreement acknowledges the history of racism in the country’s medical system and the need to right those wrongs.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2023
Commentary: Tony Bennett was a humanitarian at heart
Bennett won 20 Grammys, but unlike many musicians, he could also boast such a platinum record in civil rights.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2023
Clarence Page: Jason Aldean’s dream is my nightmare
Aldean’s controversial hit song ‘Try That In a Small Town’ fuels far right sentiments that stoke tribal anger, fears, resentments and suspicions.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2023
Another View: Learning the wrong lessons about slavery
Here is why Florida’s new guidelines for teaching African American history need some work.
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