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Maine Voices: ‘Whitewashing’ history gives young people distorted view of America

by Sam Pausman June 26, 2020June 26, 2020

Teaching our nation’s true story will encourage clearer thinking, not treachery, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist explains.

by The Editorial Board June 23, 2020June 23, 2020

It’s not enough to tear down statues that don’t align with our values. We need to put up monuments that do.

by Hannah Marcus June 21, 2020June 22, 2020

Ruthless, racially motivated actions by Maine’s government a century ago expose biases that are still with us.

by The Editorial Board June 19, 2020June 18, 2020

The holiday marking the end of American slavery is an occasion to consider the still unfulfilled promises of freedom.

by Reginald Parson June 17, 2020June 18, 2020

In the days since the death of George Floyd, I have felt a mix of sadness, optimism and exhaustion.

by Charles Scontras June 16, 2020June 18, 2020

In the 19th century, employer intimidation was the roadblock between Americans and democracy; today, it’s Citizens United.

by The Editorial Board June 5, 2020June 4, 2020

He lacks the character, maturity and judgment to lead the country in a perilous time.

by The Editorial Board June 2, 2020June 9, 2020

Just like the Minneapolis police officers who watched George Floyd die, we have an obligation to act.

by The Editorial Board May 11, 2020May 11, 2020

Historic job losses are occurring everywhere and won’t be slowed without intervention from Washington.

by Peter Wilk, M.D., and Pious Ali May 6, 2020May 6, 2020

Encourage our U.S. senators to sign on to an extension of the New START Treaty.