Jim Fossel Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Jim Fossel: Venezuela crisis bears watching

by Jim Fossel August 13, 2017August 11, 2017

The U.S. has to be cautious with this major trading partner, but has moral and strategic reasons to oppose its government.

by Jim Fossel August 6, 2017August 6, 2017

Despite how his presidency ended, Richard M. Nixon was experienced and made progress.

by Jim Fossel July 30, 2017July 28, 2017

Politicians aren’t very good at holding each other to account.

Neither party has addressed the fundamental problem, which is the high cost, not who should pay the bill.

by Jim Fossel July 16, 2017July 14, 2017

Education reform that gives parents and students more choice and rewards good teachers loses out again as lawmakers make a budget deal.

The biggest winner of the shutdown was the people of Maine.

by Jim Fossel July 2, 2017June 30, 2017

Both parties are leaving themselves open to challenge from all sides.

Sam Brownback’s tax-reform failure is not an indictment of tax cuts, but a reminder of a fiscal reality.

by Jim Fossel June 18, 2017June 16, 2017

Maine Democrats win a public fight with their own left wing over the minimum-wage tip credit.

by Jim Fossel June 11, 2017June 9, 2017

A true compromise would be the best outcome for all involved.