commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: With deck stacked against state funding, Portland must vote to fix all 4 schools

by Tony Buxton Special to the Press Herald November 1, 2017November 1, 2017

It’s morally questionable to repair just two schools and gamble with the futures of students at the other two.

by Drew Ketterer Special to the Press Herald November 1, 2017November 1, 2017

Question 1 on the state ballot will fuel smart job growth and economic expansion, Drew Ketterer says.

by Martin jones Special to the Press Herald November 1, 2017November 1, 2017

To accommodate expansion, taxes will be raised or budgets slashed, even as third-party payments fuel a bloated bottom line.

by Cullen Ryan and Bree LaCasse Special to the Press Herald October 31, 2017October 31, 2017

A better answer would be to build more affordable housing for low- and middle-income families.

by Erika Lynn-Green and Howard P. Forman Special to the Press Herald October 31, 2017October 30, 2017

The 2002 expansion was funded differently from the ACA approach, which has worked especially well in other states with rural communities like Maine.

by CHARLES LAWTON October 31, 2017October 30, 2017

The fundamental question is what to do with this fourth branch of government, the referendum process itself?

by Jake Plante Special to the Press Herald October 30, 2017October 30, 2017

The middle class must realize it’s voting against its own interests by falling for Trump and Co.

by Henry Laurence Special to the Telegram October 29, 2017October 27, 2017

Prime Minister Abe’s party maintained power, but the striking thing about Japan’s elections was the lack of misplaced, fiery populism.

by Kevin M. Kruse Special to The Washington Post October 29, 2017October 27, 2017

Jeff Flake’s Senate floor speech calls to mind Margaret Chase Smith’s similarly stirring, yet ineffectual, address in the same chamber.

by Jim Fossel October 29, 2017October 27, 2017

Candidates for governor of both parties should release returns.