Maine Voices - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: We need leadership on climate change

by Courtney Naliboff Special to the Press Herald June 8, 2020July 30, 2020

Changing behavior on the local level won’t be enough to do what needs to be done.

by Donna Loring Special to the Telegram June 7, 2020June 6, 2020

Criminal justice reform initiatives and our most important institutions can and must include Native people and people of color.

by Judicaelle Irakoze Special to the Press Herald June 6, 2020June 6, 2020

The black community is in fear for our lives right now, and we need to know we are more than hashtags.

by Deb Shannon Special to the Press Herald June 5, 2020June 4, 2020

A Portland protest stirs memories of justice never pursued for a black teenager in New York in 1971.

by Dave Patterson Special to the Press Herald June 5, 2020June 4, 2020

The face-down posture of a peaceful Gorham ‘lie-in’ offers a glimpse into the vulnerability Floyd experienced in his last moments.

by Katherine Rizzolo, M.D. Special to the Press Herald June 4, 2020June 4, 2020

The virus’ spread among new Mainers can be slowed despite risk factors like the inability to socially distance and limited English proficiency.

by Karlene Burrell-McRae Special to the Press Herald June 3, 2020June 2, 2020

George Floyd’s murder traumatized my daughter. White Americans should stop ignoring the racist acts and attitudes that helped lead to it.

by Jabbar Fazeli, M.D. Special to the Press Herald June 2, 2020June 1, 2020

It’s critical to do smart proactive testing of staff on COVID units and medical providers and staff working at multiple facilities or units.

by Tony Marple Special to the Press Herald June 1, 2020June 1, 2020

Leading scientists debunk charges by the transmission project’s opponents.

by Richard West Special to the Telegram May 31, 2020May 30, 2020

Question business managers and owners who don’t enforce orders, praise ones who do – and perfect your shocked stare.