commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Save the sick by preserving the Affordable Care Act

by The Rev. Allen Ewing-Merrill Special to the Press Herald March 23, 2018March 23, 2018

At a time when Sen. Susan Collins could make a real difference, she is caving to partisan gamesmanship.

by Alan Caron Special to the Press Herald March 23, 2018March 22, 2018

Candidates who realize in October that they cannot win should do the right thing and drop out, the independent Blaine House hopeful says.

by Marc Thiessen The Washington Post March 23, 2018March 22, 2018

Trump is not the most religious president ever, but he may be the most pro-religion president.

by By BOB CASIMIRO SPECIAL TO THE PRESS HERALD March 22, 2018March 22, 2018

With a migration increase has come the morphing of terms, stifling discussion of much-needed restrictions and enforcement.

by Nicole Maines Special to the Press Herald March 22, 2018March 22, 2018

History shows Kyle Duncan can’t be trusted to respect or provide a fair hearing to transgender people.

When he’s not tearing up his agency, he’s exalting himself and spending our tax money with abandon.

by Liz Hays Special to the Press Herald March 21, 2018March 21, 2018

Complacency risks losing the compassionate and caring providers such as Maine Family Planning.

by KATHLEEN PARKER March 20, 2018March 19, 2018

What sort of ruminations might Trump be conjuring in anticipation of his meeting with Kim Jong Un?

by Heidi Sampson Special to the Press Herald March 20, 2018March 19, 2018

The state has adopted a set of diploma standards that officials have struggled to define and agree upon, and students may pay the price.

by Tim McKellick Special to the Press Herald March 20, 2018March 19, 2018

It’s a trade-off that would keep the country safe and improve the lives of millions of human beings.