sexism

Published
March 27, 2022

Dine Out Maine: Can you separate the recipe from the recipe creator?

The Good, the Bad and the Umami.
Published
February 17, 2022

Commentary: The time for women to run for office is now

The COVID pandemic, rampant inflation and Russia’s involvement in Ukraine give voters plenty of motivation – and female candidates should be motivated, too.
Published
February 11, 2022

Our View: Federal ruling on pay discrimination sends clear message

Maine has the right tools to address unequal wages, and it should not be afraid to use them.
Published
February 2, 2022

Leonard Pitts: Get real – white guys have benefited from affirmative action for 230 years

Complaints that President Biden wants to name a Black woman to the Supreme Court are emblematic of a lifetime of unearned advantage.
Published
January 11, 2022

Maine Voices: Without state ERA, women face unfair barriers to equality

The U.S. Constitution’s silence on the fundamental legal rights of women makes it critical that these rights are spelled out clearly in the Maine Constitution.
Published
December 1, 2021

Commentary: Of course stereotypes are holding women back

A new study just documented a gender-based job-promotions gap linked to disparate assessments of ‘potential.’ Bias is the most convincing explanation.
Published
September 26, 2021

Commentary: Starvation as big a threat to Afghan women as the Taliban

Forcing wage earners into their homes puts entire families at risk. The country’s political chaos could soon turn into a health crisis.
Published
August 21, 2021

Commentary: We couldn’t build a strong Afghan democracy because we don’t have one here

Condemning authoritarianism, domestic terrorism and violence toward women must start at home.
Published
August 14, 2021

Commentary: Why are disabled women so underrepresented in American politics?

Political parties could improve elected representation among disabled women by establishing accessibility funds and setting recruitment quotas.
Published
April 25, 2021

The Maine Millennial: The wisdom of my grammy and Cardi B

Two women who wouldn’t seem to have much in common shared an understanding about money, power and men.