News & Commentary
May 31, 2018
Wells Moves Toward Ending School-Sanctioned Discrimination
The Wells-Ogunquit school district has taken an important step toward retiring its Native American mascot and ending years of discrimination. On May 24, 2018, an advisory committee recommended retiring the Native American imagery associated with its team name, the Warriors. The mascot currently features a Native American man’s head with a feathered headdress and bare chest, and a large “W” with a feather attached. Of the 25 advisory committee members, 17 voted in favor of ending the Native American mascot.
By Emma Bond
Nov 03, 2017
Week In Review: Justice for Rosa Maria, Disability Rights, Puerto Rico Recovery, and a Dangerous Take on the Civil War
Each week we will provide you with a rundown of top news stories and must-read articles.
Oct 20, 2017
Week in Review: Immigrants' Repro Rights, Trump's Muslim Ban, Racial Profiling, and Voter Suppression
Each week we will provide you with a rundown of top news stories and must-read articles.
Oct 13, 2017
Week In Review: Trump's Executive Orders, The Right to Boycott, and the ACLU of Maine's New School Report
Each week we will provide you with a rundown of top news stories and must-read articles.
Sep 29, 2017
Our Commitment to Racial Justice
The ACLU of Maine's Statement of Purpose reads: "The rights of each person are secure only if those of the weakest are assured. The ACLU of Maine stands on this ground; if it fails to, it and liberty may perish."
By Marena Blanchard
Sep 21, 2017
Why it’s crucial for Maine to hire more teachers of color
A recent NPR story amplifies what multiple studies—and people of color—have been saying for decades: when students have teachers that look like them, it helps those students go farther and achieve more in school.
By Meagan Sway
Aug 17, 2017
Statement on Charlottesville and Free Speech
We are heartbroken by what happened in Charolottesville. Sadly, our state is not and has never been immune to this hateful ideology either. Today, we double down on our commitment to fighting for justice and the full protection of the law for all people.
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