It’s a widespread danger and we have the tools to address it, but we need to commit and take action.
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Maine Voices: Wells game shows institutionalized racism needs to be put behind us
Now is the time for education, communication, and understanding our shared humanity.
Maine does not need a natural gas pipeline from Quebec
Health concerns, coupled with environmental destruction, make natural gas a poor energy source.
Maine Voices: The time for universal health care and single-payer is near
We should not have to wait another 17 years to see a change that is so critically needed now.
Portland officials should address health effects of wood-burning fire pits
The nonprofit Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment lists 17 reasons to ban wood burning.
Maine Voices: Aggressive caps on carbon emissions would benefit regional greenhouse gas efforts
The program has missed opportunities to do more for the environment, energy efficiency and the economy.
Maine Voices: Increased diversity will drive both change and renewal here in Maine
The question for white Mainers is whether they will embrace that fact or allow hatred to divide them.
Maine Voices: Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge because it’s God’s creation
Proposed oil drilling would have serious impacts on species of animals, birds – and the native people.
Maine Voices: Breakfast After the Bell is the way mornings should be for Maine students
The Legislature and Gov. LePage should take the lead by encouraging the school program.
Maine Voices: Both political parties to blame for U.S. health care system’s ills
And the irony is, if we ‘let Obamacare fail,’ the federal government will have to step in and fix it.