The John T. Gorman Foundation, a Portland nonprofit, is hosting a summit with over 125 Maine leaders to spotlight a two-generation approach to breaking the cycle of poverty and identify what practice and policy changes are needed to further improve family outcomes. The Maine 2Gen Summit takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, […]
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Clarence Page: How do we reduce the number of out-of-wedlock births? Strengthen families
Massive relief efforts during the pandemic offer lessons in how government can help people in crisis without increasing their dependency.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: The child poverty rate doubled because we let it
The expiration of the federal child tax credit left American children behind last year. We should be way past scaremongering about ‘welfare’ and ‘generosity.’
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Clarence Page: At least the Supreme Court offered alternatives to affirmative action
The Supreme Court scrapped race as a factor in college admissions, but the Roberts court pointed the way to economic class as a better remedy.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Who deserves welfare? That’s the wrong question
When government focuses on identifying the worthy, it fails to serve the needy.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Expand Mainers’ eligibility for the Medicare Savings Program
There couldn’t be a better time to provide justice to the thousands of older Mainers now struggling to make ends meet.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Lawmakers should use child tax credit to boost next generation of Mainers
A proposal for a state-level credit would put it into the hands of the people who need it most.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Keeping kids in poverty is our choice. What’s it going to be?
The expanded child tax credit pulled millions of kids out of poverty before expiring. It can do so again.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: The retirement age should not be raised
Raising the retirement age would remove a lot of financial pressure felt by Congress. For the average American, it would be disastrous.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Climate change is a complex issue. It requires a complex solution.
Saying that it’s all about reining in population significantly misses the mark – we also have to focus on affluence and consumption.