She pretends to distance herself from his abhorrent policies, but refuses to see them for what they are.
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Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, News
Starbucks serves up anti-bias enlightenment
The buzz outside shops closed for worker training Tuesday ranges from skepticism to optimism.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cynthia Dill: More courage needed to advance from #metoo
Publicizing sexual harassment isn’t enough to help many women confront abuses of power.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Don’t let ‘jobs and economy’ mantra obscure need for racial and social justice
A financial appeal will win over the working class, but a message of hope and serving the common good will unite the country.
Posted inNation & World
Rosa Parks house to be displayed in Rhode Island, after all
A nonprofit arts organization says it will put the house on display within two weeks.
Posted inNation & World
Actress Charlize Theron’s not leaving the U.S., but worries about safety of her black children
The South African-born actress said her comments about safety worries were taken to extremes in media reports.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Martin Luther King Jr.’s call remains unanswered
His ‘Mountaintop’ speech is still relevant 50 years later in its insistence upon economic justice in the U.S.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Building named for racist scientist doesn’t reflect University of Maine’s values
This tribute shouldn’t be paid to a former UMaine president who promoted racist selective-breeding policies and worked to sow doubt about the link between smoking and cancer.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Statue would help tell story of pioneering athlete
The remarkable Penobscot pro baseball player Louis Sockalexis is long overdue for recognition.
Posted inNation & World, News
Sacramento rally demands justice in 22-year-old’s killing by police
Hundreds gather in a peaceful call for reform in the wake of Stephon Clark’s shooting.