Siobhan Brett

Editorial Page Editor

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Published
August 13, 2023

Commentary: What ‘Oppenheimer’ doesn’t tell us about nuclear material

It’s no accident that people opt for the scientist over the general. I worry that history is lost in the process.
Published
August 13, 2023

Maine Voices: Let’s hope we’re approaching a public opinion tipping point on climate

Most of our legislators understand that the planet is in serious trouble but, concerned about being voted out of office, will not act.
Published
August 12, 2023

Commentary: What does climate change have to do with migration? More than you think

Many politicians and public officials frame climate migration as one simple story: a threat to national security. There’s way more to it than that.
Published
August 12, 2023

Another View: Allow courtroom cameras for Trump trials

Televising the proceedings could have several benefits, including increasing confidence that the eventual verdicts are justified by a fair process.
Published
August 11, 2023

Commentary: Why Georgia might beat the feds at holding Trump accountable

State crimes are not subject to pardon by the president; the state route is as promising, if not more so, than the federal one.
Published
August 10, 2023

Letter to the editor: Portland, join in the ‘Rhapsody’ initiative

To celebrate the centennial of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” an iconic work for piano and orchestra, famed pianist Jeffrey Biegel is playing Peter Boyer’s new “Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue” with many American orchestras. The performances – the first happened in Utah in June – are part of the Rhapsody National Initiative, in […]
Published
August 9, 2023

Maine Voices: Focus on the causes of encampments, not the encampments themselves

There are a lot of reasons someone might refuse a bed at the new Homeless Services Center.
Published
August 9, 2023

Commentary: Mainers know a resilient economy is tied to healthy environment

A wide variety of new laws show us just how committed this state is to the long-term future of our surroundings.
Published
August 9, 2023

Clarence Page: Don’t worry, Ken, there’s room in Barbie’s world

I now see Barbie’s perpetual boyfriend with new eyes.
Published
July 23, 2023

Commentary: What to make of Trump’s mad power grab plan?

One-person rule is not compatible with republican ideals. But try telling that to Donald Trump.