It will take a statewide commitment to make sure that Maine communities are built to meet the people’s needs.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: In today’s classrooms, educators’ focus turns to keeping students alive
Teachers are taking lessons, and they’re on preparing for mass shootings, binding wounds and recognizing signs of abuse.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: U.S. future role in climate fight uncertain as U.N. summit nears
The U.S. will be able to leave the Paris accord Nov. 4, 2020. What will that mean for the other countries at next week’s gathering?
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Helping diverse students thrive is an economic imperative for Maine
Ensuring that 60 percent of Mainers obtain a post-high school credential of value can’t be accomplished without involving everyone here.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Money for all: Panel to explore idea of basic income payments for Mainers
A special legislative panel that’s set to hold its first meeting Friday will consider the kind of system that other nations and states are trying to combat poverty.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Rep. Fecteau: Maine can’t wait to act on affordable housing
Bills addressing tax credits and local land-use policies could jump-start work on this issue.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Childhood adversity is a public health crisis
Children and the people who care for them need to be screened for trauma and treated appropriately.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: The Supreme Court should protect trans people from discrimination
We are not asking for much: a fair chance at a job, and a safe place to live.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Poor People’s Campaign sheds light on poverty in Maine
Federal poverty figures don’t tell the whole story about economic insecurity and its causes.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: GDP growth alone won’t fix child poverty
One of the longest periods of economic growth has not helped poor children.