poverty
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2018
Maine Voices: Care with which we treat children in our society is too often imaginary
There is so much more to be done to own life and nurture children than the act of conception.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2017
Maine Voices: Hunger among college students often overlooked
Food pantries on UMaine System campuses fill a vital role for some working toward degrees to increase their earning potential.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2017
Cynthia Dill: While many grow less merry, Trump brings tidings of great joy for just a few
The president claims his tax bill will make Christmas great again, but little love is shown to millions of Americans.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2017
Maine Voices: It takes big and small gifts to bring change
A mega-donation could resolve homelessness in Portland and also inspire many others to give whatever they can to help.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2017
Why I glean: A farm surplus harvester’s Thanksgiving manifesto
Year-round and statewide, everyday Mainers now rescue peak-season produce for their neighbors.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2017
Volunteers in Augusta pack meals to feed the hungry in 70 countries
Hundreds meet at Cony High School to help a Christian nonprofit in its goal of providing more than 100,000 meals.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2017
Maine Voices: Congress needs to show compassion, respect and caring for others
As lawmakers move ahead in the budget process, we pray they will vote for the vulnerable and voiceless.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2017
Another View: Saudi blockade could starve sick children in Yemen
The siege will not deter Iran from smuggling arms, but it could trigger a full-blown famine among innocent children.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2017
Approve Medicaid expansion to save lives, struggling hospitals, tax dollars
It's heartbreaking to see Mainers buried in medical bills or skipping health care because of the cost. Here's a chance to help them.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2017
Maine Voices: Portland rent stabilization question could do more harm than good
A better answer would be to build more affordable housing for low- and middle-income families.
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