Maine Voices - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Child care essential for families to go back to work, students to go back to school

by Lucas Caron and Jeremy Fischer Special to the Press Herald August 5, 2020August 4, 2020

For Maine’s reopening to succeed, providers should be supported in a way that reflects their importance.

by Orlando E. Delogu Special to the Press Herald August 4, 2020August 3, 2020

Calling for a more equitable sharing of General Dynamics/BIW profits takes political courage – unions alone can’t do it.

by Michael Kelly Special to the Telegram August 2, 2020August 2, 2020

A half-century of militarization has created police forces without connection to the communities they serve.

by Linda Riddell Special to the Press Herald July 31, 2020July 30, 2020

Countries with adequate and accessible social supports are countries where more people can use their potential.

by Laurence Pope Special to the Press Herald July 29, 2020July 28, 2020

The unconstitutional tactics used in Portland, Ore., and elsewhere are the result of the post-9/11 militarization of the government.

by Suzanne Young Special to the Press Herald July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

Now is not the time to cut the current $600 weekly benefit, which has kept many Maine businesses and families afloat during an unprecedented crisis.

by Raymond Diamond Special to the Press Herald July 25, 2020July 24, 2020

The details of what I’ve faced as a Black man in America are individual, but the experiences are painfully ubiquitous among Black people.

by Michael A. Ciampi, M.D. Special to the Press Herald July 24, 2020July 23, 2020

Maine’s U.S. senators must include price transparency in the new coronavirus relief bill.

by Samantha Francis-Taylor Special to the Press Herald July 23, 2020July 22, 2020

We don’t want to cobble together science labs or history lectures online, but at least we’ll stay alive if we do.

Maine already has over 4,000 miles of transmission lines, and this new line will add 53 miles. It’s time to get the project up and running.