americans – The Portland Press Herald

Our View: Americans’ 1776 plight offers lessons for us today

by The Editorial Board July 4, 2018July 3, 2018

Unity and conviction got us through at a time when our ideals and principles seemed doomed.

by Helaine Olen Special to The Washington Post January 28, 2018January 27, 2018

No one spoke up about the Turpin family’s questionable behavior – for decades. Why?

by Nathan Nickerson Special to the Press Herald January 17, 2018January 16, 2018

The ignorant and racist remarks ascribed to him lay bare in the starkest terms the choices before us.

by Tobias Carroll January 14, 2018January 15, 2018

In a new book, the Bates professor explores an apparent contradiction: Americans living in poverty, yet proudly flying the flag.

by Leonard Pitts January 3, 2018January 3, 2018

It’s scary that it’s now the norm for a president to lie with impunity, attack the FBI and CIA, bully the media and threaten nuclear war on Twitter.

by Fritz Spencer Special to the Press Herald January 1, 2018January 1, 2018

So save your standing ovations for a disabled child scoring big in the Special Olympics.

by Jonette Christian Special to the Press Herald December 30, 2017December 29, 2017

Over the years, I gradually realized that patriotism is the emotional glue that holds us together.

by Christopher Dale Tribune News Service December 27, 2017December 26, 2017

America must prioritize civics education to help us keep our leaders accountable.

by Michelle Singletary December 24, 2017December 22, 2017

With a last word on avoiding financial envy.

by Amy Miller Special to the Telegram December 3, 2017December 8, 2017

A delegation from the Maine town is going to Tuskegee, Alabama, to meet new friends and foster understanding.