income inequality

Published
January 25, 2023

Maine Voices: At 86, I’ve been here before. I will survive another downturn.

But one thing I will not cut out are my donations to groups that help the poor, because they need support more than ever right now.
Published
January 8, 2023

The Maine Millennial: Conservatism isn’t coming for my generation

Is it any wonder millennials have embraced more left-wing policies of wealth redistribution?
Published
December 31, 2022

Commentary: The rise of the left worldwide was the real story of 2022

Although the trend can be seen most clearly in Latin American countries, which have long been tormented by extremes of inequality, it is visible all over.
Published
August 4, 2022

Commentary: It’s time to raise the federal minimum wage

The bottom line? As prices and profits soar, $7.25 just isn't what it used to be.
Published
February 27, 2022

The View From Here: New Cold War needs a new Free World

Russian tanks in Ukraine signal the end of the idea that free markets would bring old enemies together.
Published
February 22, 2022

Commentary: Don’t ‘means test’ the child tax credit

‘Means tests’ restrict the availability of public assistance, by making people ‘prove’ they’re poor enough to deserve help.
Published
January 7, 2022

Commentary: A caste society threatens American democracy

A democracy cannot solve problems if the people most likely to occupy positions of power dodge experiencing the problems of their constituents.
Published
January 2, 2022

Maine lawmakers study direct cash payments as anti-poverty tool

Bipartisan support exists for a 2019 basic income proposal that would supplement the safety net for Mainers in need.
Published
December 24, 2021

Commentary: Grief for our unhoused neighbors will fuel my fight to end homelessness

The winter solstice vigil in Portland is a time to mourn – and to reaffirm a commitment to ensuring that all who need a home find one.
Published
December 21, 2021

Commentary: Organizing workers at Amazon affects workers everywhere

The retailing behemoth takes far too much for itself, while leaving employees and society with too little.