race
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PublishedJune 7, 2020
The Maine Millennial: Under the shelter of white privilege
You don't have to be prejudiced to benefit from a system of white supremacy, whether you recognize it or not.
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PublishedJune 6, 2020
Maine Voices: White allies, come out from behind your keyboards to fight racism
The black community is in fear for our lives right now, and we need to know we are more than hashtags.
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PublishedJune 5, 2020
Maine Voices: White people must act on black Americans’ calls for fair treatment
A Portland protest stirs memories of justice never pursued for a black teenager in New York in 1971.
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PublishedJune 5, 2020
Maine Voices: In 8 minutes, 46 seconds, raising our voices for justice for George Floyd
The face-down posture of a peaceful Gorham ‘lie-in’ offers a glimpse into the vulnerability Floyd experienced in his last moments.
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PublishedJune 4, 2020
Maine Voices: Protect Maine’s immigrant communities from COVID-19
The virus’ spread among new Mainers can be slowed despite risk factors like the inability to socially distance and limited English proficiency.
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PublishedJune 3, 2020
Brewer official charged with filing false report over racist posting about George Floyd
Thomas Morelli, who has resigned as deputy mayor, said he is 'ashamed of my comments and behavior' and acknowledged his participation in 'Facebook trolling.'
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PublishedJune 3, 2020
Leonard Pitts: Police violence is about more than ‘a few bad apples’
Systemic racism is what’s causing the deaths of one unarmed African American after another at the hands of law enforcement.
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PublishedJune 3, 2020
Our View: With immigrant advocate’s death, Maine lost a leader
In our current crisis, we will miss Alain Nahimana's clear vision and commitment to progress.
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PublishedJune 3, 2020
Maine Voices: The question white parents don’t face – ‘Why do they hate us?’
George Floyd’s murder traumatized my daughter. White Americans should stop ignoring the racist acts and attitudes that helped lead to it.
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PublishedJune 2, 2020
Members of Maine’s congressional delegation criticize Trump’s response to protests
Rep. Pingree says the president abused his power, while Sen. King lists 'many things wrong' and Sen. Collins says Trump's use of force against D.C. protesters wasn't justified. Rep. Jared Golden cautioned the president about deploying U.S. troops on American soil.
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