The pontiff laments illegal logging and a government structure that forces its citizens into felling trees, poaching wildlife and illegally exporting flora and fauna.
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Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
How anti-Semitic beliefs have quietly taken hold among some evangelical Christians
With a president who levels accusations about Jews and espouses distrust for the mainstream media, a growing number of evangelicals are turning to the Internet and finding anti-Jewish beliefs there.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We have to work together to protect our common resources
Under carbon fee and dividend, emissions would be subject to an increasing price, with all revenues put back into the economy as a dividend to all families.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, New England, News, Religion and Values
New England dioceses join reporting system for sexual abuse
Several dioceses in New England are joining an independent system for reporting misconduct or abuse by church leaders.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let’s all push for an end to the hate-spewing that fuels gun violence
Voters, politicians and religious leaders should all recognize and respond when political rhetoric goes too far.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
USM president: In order to grow, university must address issues of equity, justice
Disciplinary actions, hiring policies and resource allocation should reflect answers to questions about access, safety, opportunity, visibility and power.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Stressed out? Don’t pin all the blame on President Trump
Ineffective lawmakers, mass shootings, spiraling debt, attacks on religion – many factors contribute to national agita.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Judge owes apology to man alleging abuse
It’s not willful blindness that keeps sexual abuse victims from speaking up, and Judge Lance Walker should know better.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Mike Pompeo’s new panel on human rights is unnecessary and maybe dangerous
He’s hinting at an attempt to narrow the definition of the rights for which the U.S. will hold other countries accountable.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Opponents of a dozen new laws aim to erase them with ‘people’s veto’ campaigns
With a short time to collect 63,067 signatures, special interest groups and individuals file more than a dozen requests to challenge newly signed laws.