income inequality

Published
February 28, 2021

Commentary: Real estate boom signals new in-migration to Maine. Let’s hope we’re ready

It’s the result of a strong brand, a virus and our own responsible action. The challenge: making it work for the people who were here all along.
Published
February 3, 2021

Our View: Congress must focus relief on those hit the hardest

If lawmakers fail to do enough for low-income Americans, both individuals and the economy will face long-term consequences.
Published
January 20, 2021

Commentary: Capitol’s cleaning crew deserves our gratitude – now and in the future

There is no shame in cleaning for a living. But there is shame in knowing before we see the photos what the cleaning crew will look like and feeling OK with keeping it that way.
Published
January 17, 2021

Our View: King’s call for economic justice unfulfilled

Racial disparities in income and wealth are as restrictive today as segregation was in the past.
Published
January 4, 2021

Maine Voices: Haves, Have-Nots and Have-Lots – a tale of three economies

While we can work to lessen inequality, it is more important to lessen inequity.
Published
December 31, 2020

Our View: 2020 was a year of inequality

The coronavirus pandemic affected everyone, but some of us faced an outsized share of disruption.
Published
December 31, 2020

Commentary: Los Angeles locked down, but COVID came anyway

The city’s crisis contradicts the simple narrative that outbreaks are punishment for red-state recklessness.
Published
December 5, 2020

Commentary: It’s time to invest in Maine

Mainers will have to marshal a home-grown public-private response to rescue our economy.
Published
November 20, 2020

Maine Voices: After so much national news, Mainers need to think local

Right in our own backyards, nonprofits are relying on the generosity of their neighbors to meet needs that are expanding in this time of crisis.
Published
October 7, 2020

Commentary: I’m a working-class Mexican American student. The SAT helps me

I can’t afford programs that look good on college applications, but I have high test scores. Phasing out the exams might hurt students such as me.