commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Jim Fossel: Bannon might be key to midterms

The former aide might not be working against the White House at all.

Trump’s talk might help in the short term, but the long term looms.

by Garrison Keillor Special to The Washington Post September 23, 2017September 22, 2017

While things that divide us abound, joining a crowd in singing an old, American song still bridges the gaps.

by Gina Barreca Special to the Hartford Courant September 23, 2017September 22, 2017

Mark Twain is publishing an entirely new, never-before-seen book Tuesday.

by Sam Zager Special to the Press Herald September 23, 2017September 23, 2017

Rejecting the latest Senate bill would protect our health and our communities.

by Jacob Posik Special to the Press Herald September 22, 2017September 22, 2017

Portland cannot afford the unfair and disastrous effects of this proposed ordinance.

by J.J. McCullough Special to The Washington Post September 22, 2017September 22, 2017

Can a government treat all minorities with respect and fairness while offering extra protections to the groups it deems especially worth defending?

by By BRIAN DUFF Special to the Press Herald September 21, 2017September 21, 2017

By admitting her early opposition to ACA was wrong, the senator’s words could have added value.

Was the joke on all of us as he did a send-up of his first day spewing fake ‘facts’ for President Trump?

by Kathleen Fleury Special to the Press Herald September 20, 2017September 20, 2017

The many benefits include attracting needed workers and allowing personal time to care for our loved ones.