Portland has to be capable of mobilizing to protect the homeless before there’s no choice left but to do it.
Siobhan Brett
Staff Writer
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Clicking and scrolling will do nothing to improve our world
Our phones divide us. Our two-party democracy divides us. And I’m having a hard time feeling optimistic.
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Silver Sneakers worth its weight in gold
Health care is about more than medicine and doctors’ appointments. Following daily routines, getting out in the community and having people to converse with all lead to better health outcomes. I’m able to accomplish all of these things because of my involvement with Silver Sneakers, an exercise class at Saint Joseph’s College in Standish. It’s […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Falling electric car prices don’t help low-income Americans
Knocking $10,000 off a $60,000 car matters little to low-income households; it’s more than they ever could – or would – spend on a car.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Following my daughter through our ever more gender-fluid world
A long-awaited trip from Maine to Prague was filled with the observations and revelations of a new parent of a trans child.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: When it comes to PFAS, pesticide availability is the least of our concerns
The Maine Board of Pesticides Control should act aggressively to phase out PFAS pesticides and promote safer alternatives for farmers, gardeners and landscapers.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: A welcome revolt against the flawed college ranking system
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona was right when he called the ranking system a ‘joke.’ All schools should jump ship.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: What volunteer firefighting taught me about community building
The dozens of volunteer firefighters I worked with at the end of January all had different strengths to share – and those strengths add up.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Republican tax proposals aren’t as bonkers as they sound
Abolishing the IRS is not a good idea, but a flat levy on consumption is a good starting point if the goal is to shrink the budget deficit.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: New England’s young artists can inspire action on climate change
People who admire art understand its ability to foster dialogue.