While the Kremlin has denied U.S. accusations of information operations, Margarita Simonyan proudly admits that her work is at the behest of the Russian government.
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Conservative opponents of DEI may not be as colorblind as they claim
New research suggests anti-Black racism plays a key role in conservative anti-DEI sentiment.
‘DEI hires’ don’t lower the bar. We raise it.
The opposite of diversity isn’t meritocracy, but homogeneity. And in organizations where everyone looks the same, standards tend to be lower.
In the face of DEI backlash, belonging plays a key role to future success
Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have become increasingly visible in U.S. workplaces, especially over the past five years. However, DEI has recently come under attack, with companies scaling back their DEI plans. As a professor of organizational psychology, I believe businesses should refine rather than abandon these efforts. Introducing a powerful concept, “belonging,” could hold the key. Although people mistakenly use […]
Elliott Epstein: Trump treated hallowed ground as a campaign stop
Donald Trump, who has no respect for any rule, tradition or convention, did what he usually does — turned the sacred into the profane.
Paul Mills: 50 years ago, Maine’s lottery debut shook up those in other states
While 10 states before Maine had gone into the lottery business, Maine’s venture into government gambling was accompanied by more national drama than the others.
Why Trump and Harris’s ‘no tax on tips’ plans may not help tipped workers
Exempting tips from taxes could cost the federal budget, but it won’t go very far for most low-income workers.
Historic photos: See the neighborhood around the FX Marcotte store in Lewiston
Read the story: F.X. Marcotte’s legacy goes far beyond home furnishings
Trump and Harris should focus on the minimum wage, not tips
If the presidential candidates want to reduce income anxiety for low-paid workers, they should work to raise wages.