The decision of the 82-year-old Pelosi to withdraw from leadership marks the end of a momentous career.
Siobhan Brett
Staff Writer
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: I received the scariest call of my career this week
A ban on assault weapons will help do what I’ve committed my career as a doctor to doing: It will save lives.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: How do you know whether it’s peace or numbness?
In search of the truth, I paid a visit to an old friend.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Can scientists moonlight as activists?
I don’t believe activism has to taint a scientist’s work or detract from its credibility.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: $44 billion can buy Twitter, but it can’t buy respect
At almost every possible turn, Elon Musk has alienated key constituencies seemingly necessary for Twitter’s success.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letter to the editor: Letter on wealth, income not quite right
Regarding yesterday’s letter (“Who’s Winning? Follow the numbers,” Nov. 17), the Dow Jones Industrial Average going from 1,000 to 33,436 (these numbers do not represent money) over 50 years is not a return of 3,253.6%. Using a time value of money calculation, it represents an average annual return of about 7%. And median household income […]
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Commentary: Herschel Walker’s candidacy is more interesting now that Senate control is decided
Walker’s own party is openly treating him like a prop with no agency of his own.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: We need way more information about proposed Payson Park festival
The promoter behind the proposal says the details will be ‘sorted out’ once the permit is approved. That’s not good enough.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Trump doesn’t want your vote in 2024. Just your obedience
Hoping Donald Trump might suddenly play by the rules, abide by the law or acknowledge the truth is absurd.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: The root causes of the 2022 gubernatorial election result
I count three: Maine’s tendency to leave incumbents in office, the mainstream media’s refusal to support a Republican candidate and – above all – the fact that Maine is becoming a more Democratic state.