Discussing and promoting healthy gender perspectives are essential for a less violent world.
Maine Voices
Opinion columns submitted by the public to the Portland Press Herald.
Maine Voices: Inequality, not immigration, fueling discontent on both sides of the Atlantic
Major political parties in the U.K. and the U.S. are failing to stand up against income inequity and globalization.
Maine Voices: When a fish is more than a fillet
Using seafood parts we toss out to produce high-value health food, cosmetics and drugs can create jobs and profits for Maine.
Maine Voices: Empty campaign rhetoric feeds government’s failure
We need collective societal understanding and the ability to compromise.
Maine Voices: Ban Muslims from entering the U.S.? I live among 20 million of them
As the most common victims of Islamist extremism, Muslims are also invested in stopping terrorism, says an erstwhile Mainer who now lives in Cairo.
Maine Voices: Steer prison philosophy toward reintegrating prisoners into society
And use the power of hope to help inmates become assets rather than liabilities to the community.
Maine Voices: Bus information at a glance would benefit business, environment, health
Posting transit information on digital screens would serve riders and also draw them to business venues.
Maine Voices: As debate over pesticides ramps up, let’s dispel a number of myths
The EPA hasn’t provided a long-term look at the effects of toxic lawn and garden materials.
Maine Voices: Prioritizing early childhood education would pay off for children, Maine
Creating a comprehensive statewide system would invest in Maine’s youngsters when it is most effective.
Maine Voices: Citizens can help prevent terrorism
Last week in Santa Monica, Calif., a report of suspicious activity led to the arrest of a heavily armed man heading for a gay pride parade.