McClain, a Black man, was put in a chokehold and injected with a powerful sedative two years ago.
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Hate crimes rise to highest level in 12 years amid increasing attacks on Blacks, Asians
The FBI tallied 7,759 hate crimes last year, marked by a global pandemic, a divisive presidential election and upheaval in the economy.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: What Netflix’s ‘The Chair’ teaches us about voice, representation
The show about a fictional university makes clear how much Maine’s real-life institutions will benefit from uplifting the voices of students and marginalized groups.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Court makes voting easier – so North Carolina Republicans object
Thousands on probation and parole in North Carolina have regained the right to vote, and they should be welcomed back to society as citizens and voters.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Vandals should have to step up, heed ‘be better’ challenge
In a lesson to everyone who lashes out in hate, a Bangor man is able to see the humanity in the people who marked his car with racial slurs.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: We’re still marching for what already should be ours
On the March on Washington’s anniversary, let’s channel the energy of the man who never ceased demanding that America be what America said it was.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Why President Biden should not reward Rahm Emanuel
Based on Emanuel’s time as mayor of Chicago, giving him a plum position in the administration betrays voters who care about police reform.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Insight: America’s reckoning with Indian boarding schools
When coming to terms with the history of a destructive policy, the nation needs to be guided by accountability, not pity.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: We couldn’t build a strong Afghan democracy because we don’t have one here
Condemning authoritarianism, domestic terrorism and violence toward women must start at home.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: After latest Census numbers, brace yourself for a hissy fit
A drop in the number of white people in the U.S. portends an America that will be a challenge, yes, but also an opportunity – if we get there.