Nov 27, 2023
As we survey the landscape of civil rights in Maine’s public schools and publicly funded “private schools,” it is evident that the state falls desperately short in providing appropriate protections for some of its most vulnerable residents. The absence of meaningful, adequate measures to safeguard the rights of...
Nov 4, 2023
For the second time this year, a coalition of landlords are attempting to undermine rent control in Portland.
In June of this year (previous coverage here), Portland voters voiced their strong support of rent control, with 67% voting to reject an attempt to replace the 5% vacancy turnover increase with the right to...
Oct 10, 2023
This article continues Pine & Rose’s previous coverage of events related to unionization at Little Dog Coffee Shop in Brunswick.
You can read the written article here.
May 1, 2023
To celebrate May Day 2023, we bring you this performance of An Appeal to Labor, by Eugene V. Debs.
Eugene Debs was one of the founding members of the Industrial Workers of the World and a five time candidate for President of the United States with the Socialist Party of America.
Debs was also a gifted public speaker...
Mar 18, 2023
Today's episode is an interview with Barney McClelland, a founding member of the Maine chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America.
Long-standing podcast host Dylan Cookson interviews Barney about his roots, experiences in the labor movement, transition to socialism, and the founding of Maine DSA.