commentary – Page 14 – The Portland Press Herald

Maine Observer: Turning 100 a bittersweet milestone for beloved ‘Granny Ross’

by Charles Thompson Special to the Telegram February 10, 2019February 9, 2019

A reporter’s interview with a centenarian moves her to recall both historic events and personal losses.

The difference now is that Democrats control the House.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal February 10, 2019February 9, 2019

But recovery shouldn’t rely on luck and privilege. It’s time to try something new.

by Vali Nasr Special to the Washington Post February 10, 2019February 9, 2019

Until we address the conditions that give rise to extremism, the wars will keep going.

by James J. Napoli Special to the Telegram February 10, 2019February 10, 2019

Like many of us here, he had a hardscrabble youth and grew up to be creative, subversive – and kind.

The blackface scandals in Virginia offer a stark example of how racism perpetuates itself among people who don’t consider themselves racists.

by Jerry Genesio Special to the Press Herald February 9, 2019February 9, 2019

Why doesn’t the Maine Public Advocate tell frustrated consumers that service providers offer blocking features?

by Donna F. Edwards Special to The Washington Post February 9, 2019February 9, 2019

Civil rights-era sacrifices were still a recent memory when Virginia politicians donned racist costumes.

We mutter, we fumble; we blush, we purchase plush toys.

Great nations do not quit before they prevail – our enemies certainly won’t.