Trump has long fanned the nation’s culture wars, including defending the display of the Confederate battle flag and monuments of Civil War rebels from protesters seeking their removal.
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Barr tells prosecutors to consider sedition charges against some protesters
A department memo argues that the rarely used sedition statute doesn’t require proof of a plot to overthrow the government.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Time for renewal of Black-Jewish unity against bigotry
In Maine and across the U.S., both communities need to remember their historic cooperation in demanding that America live up to its promise of equality for all.
Posted inNation & World
‘Fifth girl’ injured in 1963 Klan church bombing asks Alabama governor for restitution
The explosion killed Sarah Collins Rudolph’s 14-year-old sister, Addie Mae Collins, and their friends, Denise McNair, 11, Carole Robertson, 14, and Cynthia Wesley, 14.
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Maine Voices: Portland chief’s focus on unity, respect welcome, but more work must be done
Now the police force needs to listen carefully to the community without becoming defensive.
Posted inLocal & State, News
South Portland creates 2 panels to address racism concerns, policing
The Human Rights Commission is intended to be a permanent panel working against hatred, bigotry and discrimination in South Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Lowe’s offers small businesses the ‘Shark Tank’ treatment
Lowe’s is putting an emphasis on businesses run by the disabled, people of color and people in the LGBT community.
Posted inNation & World
Sheriff: Deputy on video punching Black man in Georgia fired
Roderick Walker, 26, was arrested and beaten after sheriff’s deputies pulled over the vehicle he was riding in with his girlfriend, their 5-month-old child and his stepson for an alleged broken taillight.
Posted inNation & World
Prosecutors: Minneapolis officer used neck restraints in past arrests
Derek Chauvin, the white police officer accused of murder in the death of George Floyd, had used such restraints 7 times before the fatal incident in May, they say.
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Lawyers for ex-officers raise Floyd’s history of crime, drug use
Bystander video of Floyd’s arrest circulated around the world, sparking protests and leading to increased support for the Black Lives Matter movement.