commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: A Democrat says, ‘Senate should confirm Judge Gorsuch’

by William Cotter Special to the Press Herald March 31, 2017March 30, 2017

Fighting this nomination would be futile and destructive, according to a constitutional scholar and former Colby president.

by Ben Gilman Special to the Press Herald March 30, 2017March 29, 2017

The goal of the program is to bring job-creating development into economically depressed areas.

by Andrew Coburn and Deborah Deatrick Special to the Press Herald March 30, 2017March 30, 2017

The decision not to expand health coverage leaves over 30,000 citizens without insurance..

by Leonard Pitts March 29, 2017March 28, 2017

Rick Scott’s interference in a heinous murder case tramples dangerously on the powers of prosecutors.

by William Robitzek Special to the Press Herald March 29, 2017March 28, 2017

Low-income families, elders and veterans all benefit from the federal Legal Services Corp.

by Travis Fogler Special to the Press Herald March 29, 2017March 29, 2017

The federal legislation doesn’t create a new law, but merely tells the FDA to strictly enforce the existing standards.

by Kathleen Parker The Washington Post Writers Group March 28, 2017March 28, 2017

President Trump has no patience with process. He prefers quick results – and things better go his way.

by Alex Deely Special to the Press Herald March 28, 2017March 27, 2017

Only about $300 million goes to these endowments out of $1.1 trillion in annual federal discretionary spending.

by Nathan Nickerson Special to the Press Herald March 27, 2017March 27, 2017

Maine’s congressional delegation should oppose drastic cuts in foreign aid and global health.

by Harold Pachios Special to the Telegram March 26, 2017March 24, 2017

Columnist Jimmy Breslin saw stories where others did not, and wrote them in a way that readers will never forget.