President Barack Obama should direct the Department of Veterans Affairs to relax standards currently required to determine disability compensation for veterans with mental health conditions related to sexual trauma. Continue reading
Arthur Jette, who works at Womancare in Dover-Foxcroft, talks about why men must stand up to domestic violence in their communities. Continue reading
Sophomores at Stearns Junior-Senior High School in Millinocket share their thoughts on Gov. Paul LePage’s new grading system for schools. Continue reading
It will take a community reaction to reduce the rates of victimization, and talking to children in an age-appropriate way is a good place to start. Continue reading
With Friday’s violent manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombers ending a week of one tragedy after another, many people may experience some level of emotional shock. They don’t have to experience an act of terrorism directly to have a heightened response. Continue reading
Helping survivors of sexual assault to take back control of their body, at their own pace, is a way toward overcoming the fear and suffering so wrongly thrown into their lives. Continue reading
Maj. Tara Young and Lt. Col. Debbie Kelley speak about efforts within the Maine National Guard to prevent sexual violence. Continue reading
Judi and Wayne Richardson, of South Portland, share the story of their daughter Darien who died from complications after someone broke into her home while she was sleeping and shot her. They urge Congress to approve universal background checks. Continue reading
North Dakota Republican Rep. Robin Weisz explains why he voted in favor of Medicaid expansion and what Maine leaders should consider when they make a decision here. Continue reading
