John Adams was right when he described trial by jury as ‘the heart and lungs of liberty.’
Siobhán Brett
Opinion editor
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: What parents can do as RSV spikes among children
This winter we’re facing a triple threat of viral disease.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: All Mainers need paid family and medical leave – not just some of us
When crisis strikes, we should be able to take time to care for our loved ones without risking our jobs or housing.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: ‘Right to repair’ protects consumers’ freedom to choose
Access to vehicles’ data is good for competition. My business and many others hope the people of Maine will agree.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Portland ballot question on rent control unfairly crafted
Question C treats similarly situated people and essentially identical properties vastly differently.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: How to vote ‘correctly’ (as in, not regretting your choice later)
Ideally, your vote reflects your beliefs, and your candidate will do what you hope and expect. It’s regrettable, then, that we often don’t know what we’re getting.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Chamber’s concerns about PFAS ignore affected Maine communities, businesses
Myriad groups are trying to tackle PFAS contamination. Surely the companies profiting off the sale of PFAS-laden products can afford to help, too.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Cape Elizabeth school bond is fiscally responsible and long overdue
A ‘yes’ vote for the schools creates sustainability for our future.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Make America a beacon of hope again
With the midterms only a fortnight away, is it not the time to come together to deal with the vexing challenges that face us all?
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Where is the serious discussion and reasonable compromise?
We are increasingly incapable of respecting the right to disagree. That has grave consequences for democracy.