Federal poverty figures don’t tell the whole story about economic insecurity and its causes.
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Posted inNation & World, News
White officer fatally shoots black woman in her Texas home during welfare check
The south Fort Worth community is shaken by news that feels like a familiar story.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Border Patrol should stop racial profiling
Federal agents ought to know that it’s no crime to have brown skin or speak a language other than English.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Not just sticks and stones – words hurt, too
Using the language of war to describe immigration spreads unjustified fear and puts lives at risk.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
USM president: In order to grow, university must address issues of equity, justice
Disciplinary actions, hiring policies and resource allocation should reflect answers to questions about access, safety, opportunity, visibility and power.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Toni Morrison wouldn’t let us forget our racist past, and it haunts us still
The timing of her death is particularly poignant: We’re mourning both the novelist and the innocent people cut down for no reason but hatred.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Trump amplifies ‘white power’ message
Politicians who spread lies about an immigrant invasion aimed at smothering ‘white culture’ do the terror groups’ work for them.
Posted inBicentennial, Editorials, Opinion
Our View: Understanding Maine’s past is the best way to move forward
The state’s bicentennial celebration is a good time to take stock and plan for the future.
Posted inNation & World
Trump tweets send stinging message to countless Americans
The president’s comments echo hurtful remarks they have heard throughout their lives – that they are not fully welcome in their own country.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: I am white. I was bused, too. And it made me a better person
Exposure to diversity has made me richer, more thoughtful and better able to see a clear path to the future.