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PublishedFebruary 3, 2021
Dozens in hearing back bill to gauge racial impacts in all state legislation
House Assistant Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross says the measure is an important step toward eliminating systemic racism in Maine.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2021
Bill would shift control of Capitol Police to Legislature
Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, says the force that protects the State House and other properties should be overseen by lawmakers rather than the executive branch.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2021
Republican lawmakers defend Capitol Police chief’s posts on Facebook
In a letter, 69 Republicans and an independent accuse Democrats of trampling on the free speech rights of Chief Russell Gauvin, whose posts raised questions about the legitimacy of the presidential election.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2021
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Bates College urges renewed focus on racial justice
Activist Angela Davis kicked off a daylong, online session of events aimed at confronting historical injustice and pressing for progress.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2021
Charles Nero: King’s vision realized when all can sing ‘My county ’tis of thee sweet land of liberty’
"When (King) refers to, 'My country tis of thee,' he's calling on that tradition, America's hymn, that African Americans must be included in America for their freedom and democracy and justice to have meaning,” the Bates College professor said.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2021
Spencer Emerson: ‘Part of Dr. King’s words are coming to life’
L-A native, teacher and football coach says, however, the American Dream in King's speech will be difficult to attain until the great disparity in each American's "starting point" is addressed.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2021
Mainers reflect on Dr. King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech
We asked eight Mainers to read parts of Dr. King's immortal "I Have a Dream" speech, and share their thoughts on how his words resonate with them today.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2021
How Martin Luther King Jr. Day feels different after ‘a year of revelation’
Black Lives Matter is likely the largest movement in American history. On the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the question is, what does it mean for Maine?
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2021
Michael Frett: ‘I wish Dr. King’s dream were today’s reality, but sadly, it’s not’
The Hallowell city councilor says he looks around and sees "that today's inequities are based not solely on the color of one's skin, but are steeped in regionalism, culture, sexual orientation, political affiliation and economic status, to name a few."
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2021
Bill Burney: We can ‘come together again by working side by side and not working side against side’
The former mayor of Augusta and retired field officer director for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said by building up the infrastructure of the country — together — that will be the "soul force" Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. talked about in his speech.
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