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Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Why I support ‘yes’ on Portland’s Question D

by Nate Stewart Special to the Press Herald November 4, 2022November 3, 2022

And Questions B and C. But Question D, above all, would finally grant me and other gig workers a living wage.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Portland’s Question 5 will make our schools better

by Anna Trevorrow and Emily Figdor Special to the Press Herald November 3, 2022November 2, 2022

The school board is solely responsible for the running of our schools. Let’s make the change that reflects that.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Existing council-manager format is best for Portland

by Christine Landes and Ryan Pelletier Special to the Press Herald November 3, 2022November 2, 2022

In our view, this form of governance reduces the potential for corruption, guards against authoritarian populism and increases the likelihood of efficiency and fairness.

Op-eds, Opinion

Leonard Pitts: What did members of America’s right wing do with their humanity?

by Leonard Pitts Jr. Tribune Content Agency November 2, 2022November 1, 2022

When an unoffending 82-year-old man has his skull broken by anyone, the proper response is empathy, period.

Op-eds, Opinion

Mayor Snyder: Portland residents deserve a better process – let’s start by voting ‘no’

by Kate Snyder Special to the Press Herald November 2, 2022November 1, 2022

When an elected body oversees professionals employed to carry out the everyday work of municipal government, representative democracy is realized.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Seven deadly universal health care misunderstandings

by Michael P. Bacon Special to the Press Herald November 2, 2022November 1, 2022

Although a signature-gathering campaign to put the question of universal health care before Maine voters fell short, the process taught me a few things.