Siobhan Brett

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Published
July 5, 2023

Maine Voices: Politicians will not be the people to save our political system

Luckily, most of us aren’t politicians.
Published
July 4, 2023

Maine Voices: Celebrate July 4 by encouraging youth civic engagement

Gen Z is the most diverse and most tolerant generation in America’s history. There’s a lot to be gained from working together.
Published
July 3, 2023

Commentary: Next generation of Mainers desperately needs a climate budget

The negligent underfunding of state agencies devoted to the protection and defense of our natural resources cannot stand.
Published
July 1, 2023

Commentary: Bipartisan reform advances Maine solar while protecting Maine ratepayers

The proposal we support will not end net energy billing. Nor will it destroy solar expansion in Maine.
Published
July 1, 2023

Commentary: Maine’s history of fighting hunger is inspiring

By donating food to Europe after World War II, Maine made a momentous contribution to peace. Today’s Mainers should follow this powerful example of generosity.
Published
June 25, 2023

Our View: Expansion of abortion access must be kept in context

The removal of certain limits on abortion in Maine would be transformational – just not in the way its opponents have suggested.
Published
June 25, 2023

Our View: Expansion of abortion access must be kept in context

The removal of certain limits on abortion in Maine would be transformational – just not in the way its opponents have suggested.
Published
June 25, 2023

Commentary: Climate change presents threats, opportunities for Maine’s small-business community

The business world is good at assessing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The path to climate resilience shouldn’t be any different.
Published
June 22, 2023

Opinion: Action is the antidote to despair over climate change

We can work together to dispel our feelings of helplessness, developing deeper connections to our neighbors and our town government in the process.
Published
June 20, 2023

Commentary: It’s time we made Maine’s political leaders behave

Constitutional checks and balances have been castigated in our state. We must demand better.