Men are taught early on that to show empathy and compassion is to show a lack of masculinity.
Maine Voices
Opinion columns submitted by the public to the Portland Press Herald.
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Maine Voices: COVID-19 proves the need for universal health coverage
No other developed country puts its people through what Americans face when they need health care.
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Commentary: Senate must act now to avert crisis among the less fortunate
Congress must provide state fiscal relief, a boost in Medicaid funding, and direct aid to people.
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Maine Voices: Racial injustice is a sad reality, and Maine is no exception
The Maine Justice Foundation has launched the Racial Justice Fund, a $260,000 initiative to fund programs that will further racial justice and equity.
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Maine Voices: Schools are learning from COVID’s challenges
Distance learning can be effective if educators take steps to fill in what’s lost by not gathering in person.
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Maine Voices: Great American Outdoors Act a stunning bipartisan achievement
Members of Maine’s congressional delegation were fierce advocates for preserving our national treasures like Acadia National Park.
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Maine Voices: We should appreciate all that’s delivered by truckers
Most goods are transported by truck in this country, and the people behind the wheel are unsung heroes.
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Maine Voices: Hospitality, tourism businesses have been heroes in COVID crisis
They have helped many small businesses weather the pandemic while keeping themselves and customers safe.
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Maine Voices: COVID has given us a world without dancing
People have always been able to dance during times of trouble. But that outlet is shut down for now.
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Maine Voices: Pandemic only making things worse for those living in poverty
The best programs to emerge from President Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty have been shut down, with predictable results.