In the Jan. 30 article “Gov. Janet Mills backs bill to keep ICE out of schools, hospitals,” Sen. David Haggan, R-Hampden, objects to the use of the word “fascism” in the discussions, calling it “an extremely offensive term.” “Fascism” describes an extremely offensive philosophy. It’s a shame Sen. Haggan didn’t object to the policies and […]

When I reflect on my cherished 50 years of teaching, I can’t remember a time when children were so terrorized by violence in their own communities that they were petrified to attend school, daycares and their doctor’s office. Above all else white, Black, brown and immigrant children must feel safe in order to learn! When parents […]