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Commentary: Black people are not naturally vulnerable to COVID. That’s junk race science

by David W. Blight and Griffin Black Special to The Washington Post June 27, 2020June 26, 2020

Those who blame African Americans draw upon an odious intellectual tradition.

by Jackie McNeil Special to the Press Herald June 27, 2020June 26, 2020

Making June 19 our national holiday would be a celebration of when we, as a nation, started taking the Declaration of Independence seriously.

by Sam Pausman Special to the Press Herald June 26, 2020June 25, 2020

Teaching our nation’s true story will encourage clearer thinking, not treachery, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist explains.

by The Editorial Board June 23, 2020June 22, 2020

It’s not enough to tear down statues that don’t align with our values. We need to put up monuments that do.

by Roger Bowen Special to the Telegram June 21, 2020June 22, 2020

What began as a philosophy of limited government now means government protection and a weakening of the grip of the elites over our democracy.

by Hannah Marcus Special to the Telegram June 21, 2020June 22, 2020

Ruthless, racially motivated actions by Maine’s government a century ago expose biases that are still with us.

by The Editorial Board June 19, 2020June 18, 2020

The holiday marking the end of American slavery is an occasion to consider the still unfulfilled promises of freedom.

by Reza Jalali Special to the Press Herald June 19, 2020June 18, 2020

Taking a knee during a peaceful Portland protest echoes a respectful ritual from youth soccer games.

by Reginald Parson Special to the Press Herald June 17, 2020June 16, 2020

In the days since the death of George Floyd, I have felt a mix of sadness, optimism and exhaustion.

by Charles Scontras Special to the Press Herald June 16, 2020June 15, 2020

In the 19th century, employer intimidation was the roadblock between Americans and democracy; today, it’s Citizens United.