The claim that Portlanders should blindly reject any and all ballot initiatives is absurd. Enough is enough, indeed.
Siobhán Brett
Opinion editor
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: ‘Fetal personhood’ has a whiff of medieval theology
Recent anti-abortion arguments exhibit a fanatical desire for irrevocable distinctions around personhood and bodies.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Anti-immigrant ‘campaign’ reaches flamboyant new low
The shameful ferrying of migrants up the East Coast reduces men, women and children to political pawns.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Student mentorship is key to workforce development
In Maine and nationwide, only about 10 percent of students receive mentoring through their high schools. Here’s why we should boost that number.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Training in mental health first aid is now freely available – let’s access it
All Mainers can benefit from knowing strategies to help each other in crisis and non-crisis situations. Think of it like CPR.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: If cases involving Trump reach the Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas must recuse himself
Public perception matters; Thomas, of all people, should know that.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Chronic absenteeism can’t be tackled by Maine schools alone
Specific and effective engagement with students and parents calls for a whole lot of outside help.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: The Irish abortion rights experience gives me hope
Ireland’s campaign for access to abortion leaned heavily on stories told by Irish women. Let’s take note of that.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: This year’s most exciting Emmy winners show a reluctant industry how to change
For all the excitement provided by this year’s newbies to the Emmy club, the winners were still largely white.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: As a ‘Dreamer,’ I’m never not afraid
Regardless of my DACA status, I live in fear that I could be deported at any time.