Perspective Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Republicans refuse to cancel their hypocrisy culture

by Elliott Epstein Special to the Sun Journal June 13, 2021March 28, 2023

The only cancellation of free expression to which most Republican politicians object are Republican talking points, particularly Trumpy ones.

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Photo Album: Final press run at the Sun Journal

by Russ Dillingham June 13, 2021June 17, 2021

On May 31, the 41-year-old Goss Urbanite offset press printed the newspaper for the last time in the Sun Journal’s Lewiston building. The press operations moved to South Portland.

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Naomi Osaka ignites a fight over the future of postgame news conferences

by Ben Strauss The Washington Post June 13, 2021June 9, 2021

Osaka’s rejection of a sports ritual in service of her mental health comes as athletes renegotiate their relationships with fans, the press and their sports.

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We can all learn from Naomi Osaka to prioritize mental health

by Allyson Chiu The Washington Post June 13, 2021June 9, 2021

Experts offer tips for deciding when you need a mental health break and how to make the most of it.

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LGBTQ youth suffered during the pandemic. They need ‘all hands on deck’ right now.

by Katie Hurley Special To The Washington Post June 6, 2021June 2, 2021

LGBTQ youth experienced increased stress, anxiety, and depression throughout the lockdowns, with loneliness and lack of social connections contributing to deteriorating mental health.

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How the bulletin board systems, email lists and Geocities pages of the early internet created a place for trans youth to find one another and explore coming out

by Avery Dame-Griff Appalachian State University June 6, 2021June 2, 2021

For trans youth who couldn’t be themselves in real life, the internet became a place for connection and self-expression.

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Many couldn’t visit Arlington Cemetery on Memorial Day 2020 because of COVID-19. This woman did it for them.

by Cathy Free Special to The Washington Post May 30, 2021May 28, 2021

She went to visit her grandfather’s grave, but ended up at the cemetery for six hours to honor soldiers she’d never met. She’ll do it again this year.

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Why US army chaplain Emil Kapaun is advancing toward sainthood

by Joanne M. Pierce College of the Holy Cross May 30, 2021May 25, 2021

In early Christianity, soldiers could be baptized only if they refused to kill other human beings. While this changed over the years, tensions linger over Christian goals.