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Siobhán Brett
Opinion editor
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Free repair and replacement are available to Maine consumers; here’s how
A ‘little-known’ Maine state law protects consumers against being sold defective goods within four years of sale. Until recently, I had no idea it existed.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Collective action required to improve safety of all Maine children and families
Maine currently has no statewide plan or coordinated system for preventing child and neglect. Let’s change that.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Road to right to repair littered with obstacles
It’s no surprise that a data access referendum question will likely make it to the Maine ballot, but any vote in favor will be forcefully challenged.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Parents Defending Education is not at all what it says it is
The national conservative group and others like it are conniving to destroy public schools.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: 50 years after Roe v. Wade, we must take abortion into our own hands
The consequences of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization are especially severe for low-income, Black, Indigenous and other people of color.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Mainers could benefit from lithium boom if state politicians allow it
For a variety of reasons and ends, the U.S. needs battery materials. Maine has at least one handsome stockpile. Onerous mining regulations stand in the way.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: ‘Three Amigos’ summit over, hard work of U.S., Mexico and Canada policymaking begins
These three countries share problems so immense that they are best solved by working together.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Dr. King’s legacy must be honored on a daily basis
Beware the chasm between real steps toward racial equity and false steps. After that, beware the racist response to those steps.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Republicans want to cut Medicare. Here’s how real leaders would handle the deficit
The difference between public servant and politician has seldom been more stark than it is today.