Margaret Chase Smith denounced McCarthyism 70 years ago. Her ‘Declaration of Conscience’ speaks to this moment in our politics and culture.
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Cooking with snails? Ants? Baby formula?
Mainers digging deep into their pantries and refrigerators are finding unusual ingredients to cook with during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Stuck at home? Instagram to the rescue!
Three Mainers offer virtual lessons on baking, gardening, homesteading and mixology.
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Maine Compass: At this year’s Camden Conference, teens to grapple with impact of ‘Media Revolution’
A program for Maine high schools allows students and teachers to engage with complex ideas and have their beliefs challenged.
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Maine Voices: Social media opens door to my world
As a half-Japanese teen in a mostly white state, I’m glad that young people and their parents have this platform to learn about diversity and racism.
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Maine Compass: Parents, this holiday season, give your children your presence
There is no more important gift than face-to-face time together, without phones or screens or social media.
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Documentary filmmakers file suit challenging social media disclosure rule for visas
The State Department rules require U.S. visa applicants to register all their social media handles for 5 years, but documentary makers fear the information will be misused.
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Craigslist founder donates to group fighting fake news
Craig Newmark will help First Draft, which is planning to train journalists in recognizing and fighting the spread of disinformation.
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Our View: When fake sites and trolls beat facts, we all lose
Fueled by social media and cynical politics, misinformation is rampant, and we are all paying the price.
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Commentary: Facebook just gave up the fight against fake news
The social media platform’s new policy means that nobody will stop you from posting lies there if you’re a ‘political figure.’