People know their backyards and the many changes that they’re seeing this rainy summer. What’s more, they care.
Siobhán Brett
Opinion editor
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Bidenomics has been a boon for working-class voters. Why don’t they give him credit?
Opinion polls still show that the president gets low marks for his management of the economy, which is actually doing fine.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: If there’s a Kennedy in your past, you might weigh a Kennedy for president in your future
What’s in a name? Democrats are wringing their hands over the candidacy of JFK’s nephew – for now, at least.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Bring a dental therapy school to Maine
While we have great access to dental hygienists here in Maine, we do not have the level of training between hygienist and dentist. That must change.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Affirmative action carries on for students who are white, male and wealthy
The Supreme Court’s recent decision will do little to curb discrimination in higher education.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: For Republicans, ‘Bomb the Mexicans’ is the new ‘Build the Wall’
Republican politicians aren’t interested in finding real solutions for reducing the flow of desperate migrants or for families harmed by opioid addiction. They’re into political gain, by any means necessary.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: What Native American sovereignty has done for the economy of New York state
A recent visit to Oneida County opened my eyes to the vast economic opportunities that Maine is forfeiting.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Clarence Page: At least the Supreme Court offered alternatives to affirmative action
The Supreme Court scrapped race as a factor in college admissions, but the Roberts court pointed the way to economic class as a better remedy.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Legislators must recognize that not all solar is created equal
The transition off fossil fuels is well underway. Maine can lead or be left behind.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: It’s as unfortunate as it is true – you can’t make old friends
Despite being complete opposites, Lucille and I thrived together throughout 53 years of friendship.