Siobhán Brett

In regards to Kathleen Parker’s syndicated column about Clarence Thomas’ stoic behavior in the face of past and recent criticism (“Why Clarence Thomas shouldn’t have backed down,” June 2, Page A5), I was a bit surprised and disappointed to learn that, according to Ms. Parker, anyone who is not a “true conservative” has ideas that […]

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Monkeypox is not the next COVID. But it’s spreading from the same failures.

by Wendy Orent Special to the Los Angeles Times August 5, 2022August 4, 2022

Why do we in the West pay attention only when a disease outbreak directly threatens us?

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Amazon warehouse would be no boon to Maine

by The Editorial Board August 5, 2022August 5, 2022

It’s OK to hope for better employment opportunities than those the ecommerce giant has to offer.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: It’s time to raise the federal minimum wage

by Terri Gerstein Progressive Perspectives August 4, 2022August 3, 2022

The bottom line? As prices and profits soar, $7.25 just isn’t what it used to be.

Election 2022, Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: November’s election gives Maine a chance to build on recent progress

by Cate Blackford Special to the Press Herald August 4, 2022September 16, 2022

Social and economic reforms spurred by the pandemic are proof that we are capable of meaningful change. Let’s keep going.

Op-eds, Opinion

Leonard Pitts Jr.: Bill Russell was ‘an arrogant Negro’ to the end

by Leonard Pitts Tribune Content Agency August 3, 2022August 2, 2022

To speak up in the 1960s was dangerous – to livelihood and, conceivably, to life. Russell did it anyway. And kept doing it.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Here and everywhere, cashiers should be allowed to take a seat

by Dan Possumato Special to the Press Herald August 3, 2022August 2, 2022

American supermarket and retail workers deserve better than the standard – standing – American check stand.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Maine has crossed a drought threshold

by The Editorial Board August 3, 2022August 2, 2022

For the third consecutive summer, the state is in dire need of rainfall. Despite our mostly adequate water supply, it’s not too soon to think seriously about conserving water.