West End News commentators, op-eds, and more.
We’re All in This Together Question 3: The Most Important Climate Vote in the U.S. Editor’s note: On Tuesday, November 7th, 2023, Question 3 was defeated with 68 percent of the v... Read more
La Vida LocalIrregular Notes on West End Life Encampments at Harbor View Memorial Park? By Rosanne Graef Harbor View Park was built on rubble from the destruction of the Million Dollar Bridg... Read more
La Vida LocalIrregular Notes on West End Life Good Luck to Us – Part 1 By Rosanne Graef In September, the Maine Council on Aging held their annual Wisdom Summit where they set the goal... Read more
Facebook Is a Publisher: Let’s Hold Social Media Companies Accountable Commentary by WEN Editor Tony Zeli The release of the Facebook Papers, internal research originally leaked to The Wall... Read more
La Vida LocalIrregular Notes on West End Life By Rosanne Graef Can Portland Be Saved? (Part 1) Are you living in a small city that’s located at the end of the line yet is included... Read more
La Vida LocalIrregular Notes on West End LifeBy Rosanne Graef Build Back Better: Reiche Community Center The City of Portland is considering consolidation of several Health and Human Service... Read more
By Dr. Oren Gersten We often think of democracy as something that happens every two to four years when we go to the polls to cast our ballots for elected officials. The truth is that smaller... Read more
HEALTH CARE COMMENTARY A physician perspective on health equity By Dr. Oren Gersten Equity means considering fairness, impartiality, and context when choosing what is best. Equity is the clo... Read more
READER OPINION The Rule of Nobody By Zack Barowitz Below, police from twelve law enforcement agencies deploy riot equipment and military-style tactics at racial justice demonstrations last J... Read more
Maine Towns Demand a Cashback Price on Carbon Pollution!
WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER Maine Towns Demand a Cashback Price on Carbon Pollution! By Peter Dugas Crazy weather this winter, eh Maine? If you’re a lifelong Mainer (or been here... Read more