Siobhan Brett

Editorial Page Editor

Latest

Published
July 22, 2022

Commentary: Only the DOJ can fill the gap in the evidence against Trump

Mounting impatience with the Justice Department is misplaced; a charge against the former president can’t be nailed overnight.
Published
July 21, 2022

Commentary: Why don’t we just meet Joe Manchin in the middle?

While deeply unpopular with his Democratic colleagues, the West Virginia senator hews closer to the views of most Americans than you might think.
Published
July 21, 2022

Maine Voices: UMaine System needs change – and people to stick around to change it

Strong leadership and supported governance are critical to any university. In Chancellor Malloy, the system already has a shot at both.
Published
July 20, 2022

Our View: Spurious political survey a preview of what’s to come

If the unethical presentation of a ‘messaging and advertising’ poll over the weekend is anything to go by, the voting public needs to be on high alert.
Published
July 20, 2022

Maine Voices: Men and women alike should fear the criminalization of abortion

All citizens have a responsibility to ensure that our laws do not permit third parties to control our bodies.
Published
July 20, 2022

Commentary: Good news for Democrats: Even Republicans are tiring of Trump

From Trump voters to ‘soft Trump voters,’ the former president’s baggage now seems too weighty.
Published
July 20, 2022

Leonard Pitts: ‘Massive resistance’ goes both ways

The campaign of defiance of the ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade will be national and hard-fought.
Published
July 19, 2022

Commentary: What the Supreme Court’s EPA decision means for Maine and climate action

Our response to the climate crisis will be more reliant on grassroots efforts.
Published
July 19, 2022

Maine Voices: Surrogacy process throws Dobbs ruling into sharp relief

Every child-bearing person assumes risks; I just had to read about them first.
Published
July 18, 2022

Maine Voices: The youth mental health crisis demands our full attention

It’s getting harder and harder for young people to visualize their futures. That has to change.