The single-shelter model is so intensely location-sensitive that it is not the best plan for the city.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Support our deserving women veterans with your time and treasure
The Betsy Ann Ross House of Hope in Augusta shelters these heroes and their children and could use your help, especially with its July 27 fundraiser.
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Maine Voices: We bear the cost of not supporting the people who need it
It costs less to house people than to keep them in homelessness.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Homeless Voices for Justice: Slanted Bayside story excluded voices of people affected by housing crisis
Many people would say they’re homeless because of the weak safety net and the severe lack of affordable places to live in Portland.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Affordable-housing gap is a problem all over Maine
The state should not be on a top 10 list of the worst rental markets in the United States.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Lives depend on recovery houses
Urge Rep. Chellie Pingree to vote ‘no’ on H.R. 5724.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: Poor People’s Campaign reminds us about the forgotten virtue of morality
The campaign urges us to see how people from all walks of life are plagued by ‘interlocking injustices.’
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Portrayal of addiction’s assault on Bayside misses the mark in some respects
A news article balances myriad voices, but its terminology and photos stigmatize those who are suffering.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: A broken mental health system
Helping those suffering from mental illness or substance abuse will require empathy, commitment and funding from the public and private sectors.
Posted inBusiness
Seattle’s tax proposal to combat homelessness targets big businesses
The measure would require large companies like Amazon pay about $500 a year per worker.