The U.S. can glean a few lessons from Britain’s mess.
Siobhán Brett
Opinion editor
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Is distant-water fishing, an often deadly profession, also among the most violent?
Brutality at sea – and the connection to forced labor on vessels – continues to go unchecked.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Early childhood educators need our urgent support
Access to child care is a cross-sector issue affecting every working family I know. Our children deserve better.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: How USM is preparing for a collaborative future
The University of Southern Maine helps drive the economic, cultural and civic life in the communities where its campuses are located.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Mitigating climate change begins in small towns
Things like microgrids, energy storage and solar panels can increase ever more valuable local self-reliance.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Portland’s Question 2 hands too much power to a single politician
Urging a ‘no’ vote, two former mayors say the governance proposal would dramatically restructure city government in harmful ways.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Let’s keep a close eye on Maine’s retail ‘green rush’
How many cannabis dispensaries is too many cannabis dispensaries? We’ll find out soon enough.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Biden administration offers thoughts and prayers on equal rights amendment. Can it do more?
In fact, it’s the direct responsibility of the administration to publish the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Are you proud of what Portland has become?
Our community is now recognized as one of the most livable small cities in New England and nationwide. Existing local governance got it there.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Trump’s surprising legacy – more women candidates, in both parties
Republican leaders have responded to the recent wave of Democratic women candidates by aggressively recruiting more women on their side to run.