The end of my first pregnancy was heartbreaking beyond words. But my abortion was a blessing, a liberation and a salvation.
Siobhán Brett
Opinion editor
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Democrats should cheer – and cheer up about – Biden
Age is the president’s most significant negative, with its threats of a lack of innovation and diminished energy levels. Experience, however, is a plus – and the balance has clearly been on the good side.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Conversation started by restaurant doors can be productive
Portland’s growing pains found expression in a pair of antique Puerto Rican doors this week, bringing the side effects of historic preservation in the city under appropriate scrutiny.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: EPA’s electric vehicle plan would hurt working-class car buyers
The modern electric car is still predominantly a product for the wealthy.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Insurance should cover abortion care as it covers pregnancy care
Having insurance is no assurance that abortion care will be covered or affordable in Maine. A legislative proposal has the power to set that straight.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Can’t we resolve ‘unintended consequences’ of Wabanaki sovereignty?
Restricted access to federal funds has stymied economic progress for the Wabanaki in Maine. We should all be working together to correct that.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: A thoughtful approach to personal finance starts young
Look out for real-life opportunities to teach young people about spending and saving. That type of financial lesson is more likely to stay with you.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Time to reimagine our relationship to soaring medical costs
Overwhelmed by the concept of single-payer health care? Try the following thought experiment.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Support child care staff – the workforce behind Maine’s workforce
State and federal investment in child care will be foundational to growing Maine’s economy.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Whistleblower or traitor? How to think about the Pentagon leaks
When it comes to leaking classified information, context matters.