The federal poverty line does not capture the economic hardship that half of Americans face.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: U.S. debt default – culmination of a perfect crime
Ask yourself what it would take to tip the wealthiest, most powerful country on earth into chaos.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Portland school board and administrators are working to achieve equity for all
The inequities discussed in a recent opinion piece have been a major focus of school leadership.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Racial achievement gaps a reality in Maine
A Portland official has raised an issue that should be discussed in every school district.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Child tax credit invests in our nation’s future
A program that cuts child poverty in half is going to disappear in three months unless Congress acts.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Councilor Tae Chong: Portland Public Schools shortchanging Black students, those in poverty
Progressive school leaders have taken funding away from the most vulnerable and failed to focus on the issues of Black and brown youth.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Budget choice – kids or billionaires
The child tax credit expansion has been shown to be a success. Making this expansion permanent should be a no-brainer.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Pandemic fallout could erode long-term stability of low-income renters
A survey has elicited clear and compelling insights that Maine policymakers would be wise to listen to.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Let’s be clear what we mean when we talk about socialism
Complaints about socialism are really focused on the social safety net, which is part of a capitalist society.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Federal relief funds should target Mainers hit hardest by the pandemic
Our health and economic well-being are bound together, and we can all become weaker when some people are left behind.