From deeming it a ‘silly messaging bill’ to a ‘stupid waste of time,’ their disregard for equality has been flagrant.
Siobhán Brett
Opinion editor
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Only the DOJ can fill the gap in the evidence against Trump
Mounting impatience with the Justice Department is misplaced; a charge against the former president can’t be nailed overnight.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Why don’t we just meet Joe Manchin in the middle?
While deeply unpopular with his Democratic colleagues, the West Virginia senator hews closer to the views of most Americans than you might think.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: UMaine System needs change – and people to stick around to change it
Strong leadership and supported governance are critical to any university. In Chancellor Malloy, the system already has a shot at both.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Spurious political survey a preview of what’s to come
If the unethical presentation of a ‘messaging and advertising’ poll over the weekend is anything to go by, the voting public needs to be on high alert.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Men and women alike should fear the criminalization of abortion
All citizens have a responsibility to ensure that our laws do not permit third parties to control our bodies.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Good news for Democrats: Even Republicans are tiring of Trump
From Trump voters to ‘soft Trump voters,’ the former president’s baggage now seems too weighty.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: ‘Massive resistance’ goes both ways
The campaign of defiance of the ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade will be national and hard-fought.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: What the Supreme Court’s EPA decision means for Maine and climate action
Our response to the climate crisis will be more reliant on grassroots efforts.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Surrogacy process throws Dobbs ruling into sharp relief
Every child-bearing person assumes risks; I just had to read about them first.