The 2014 killing of Michael Brown by a police officer resulted in calls for mandatory use of body cameras. Momentum has since dropped off. Why?
Maine Voices
Opinion columns submitted by the public to the Portland Press Herald.
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Maine Voices: Portland Museum of Art design finalists miss the mark
Henry Cobb’s 1983 Payson Wing deserves more respect and attention from the architects vying to reimagine the PMA.
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Maine Voices: Whether or not it’s protected by the First Amendment, racist is as racist does
Whatever its root, the proliferation of racist rhetoric helps to normalize it, intensifying racist violence and the oppression of minorities.
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Maine Voices: Stop trying to shame Maine’s lobstermen
Lobstering is not only a way to pay the bills but a way of life in our state. The latest regulations – and the responses to them – wrongly put whales above people.
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Maine Observer: A dog is a school bus traveler’s best friend
Getting caught behind a school bus isn’t everybody’s idea of a good time. But maybe they’re not approaching it the right way.
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Maine Voices: Here’s a holiday gift guide of a different variety
As November draws to a close, tell someone that you’re grateful they’re in your life. Among other ideas.
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Maine Voices: Redevelopment of Bowdoin athletic fields a cause for concern
In the face of risks posed by the PFAS found in artificial grass, the college should be proceeding with an abundance of caution.
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Maine Voices: Colorado Springs shooting fueled by harmful rhetoric, policies
Last Saturday’s shooting struck fear and anxiety into the hearts of my community. The experience is by now all too familiar.
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Maine Voices: This investor mines eco-friendly digital currency – right in his backyard
If you, like me, missed the crypto boat … don’t despair. I’m working on a local alternative.
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Maine Voices: We need to treat addiction before it gets to the emergency room
Many primary care providers like me are stymied by regulations that make it difficult to treat substance use disorders.