commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: U.S. infrastructure in satisfactory shape, but how repairs are funded needs work

by Michael Sargent Tribune News Service February 8, 2018February 7, 2018

Long environmental reviews delay projects for years and the federal role is wasteful and inefficient – and fixable.

by Dana Milbank February 8, 2018February 8, 2018

Millions of volunteers could join AmeriClaps to applaud Trump daily for various lengths of time.

by Leonard Pitts February 7, 2018February 6, 2018

The school board allows a high school group to fly a ‘Black Lives Matter’ flag, and that’s no small thing.

by Ross Endicott Special to the Press Herald February 7, 2018February 6, 2018

There should be minimum criteria for positions meant to protect the public’s health, including commitment to a federal agency’s mission.

by kathleen parker February 6, 2018February 5, 2018

These days, our presumption of guilt should make the ghosts of Salem rise up in protest.

by Rebecca Millett and Colleen Madigan Special to the Press Herald February 6, 2018February 6, 2018

We are working to pass legislation designed to reverse recent DHHS changes in child care rules.

by Carol Gardner Special to the Press Herald February 6, 2018February 5, 2018

Even when the aim is to be respectful, sports names that include ‘Indians’ or ‘lady’ come with baggage that overrides those intentions.

by Kevin Hancock Special to the Press Herald February 5, 2018February 5, 2018

Casting businesses that get lower tax rates as greedy distracts from the benefits of reinvesting money locally.

by Jim Fossel February 4, 2018February 2, 2018

Not only would bipartisan-drawn maps cut down on empowering extremists, but they’d force electees to answer to a spectrum of voters.

by Steven Price February 4, 2018February 3, 2018

The same principle applies here as in Las Vegas: Until wait staff are paid well, it’s the tips that make all the difference.