commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: To counter Gov. LePage’s disrespect for women, more of them should run for office

by Katie Mae Simpson and Jill Barkley Special to the Press Herald August 25, 2016August 25, 2016

The government will never really work for women when politicians believe their views don’t matter.

In 174 newspapers, including this one, the comic strip ‘Mark Trail’ has stood the test of time.

by Justin Alfond Special to the Press Herald August 23, 2016August 22, 2016

Reflexively saying ‘no’ to every opportunity for investment will not put our state on a path to success.

by Gina Barreca Tribune News Service August 20, 2016August 19, 2016

I’m finally becoming the woman I’ve been meant to be.

by Naomi A. Moland Tribune News Service August 18, 2016August 17, 2016

Across the globe, scenes from the show must depict  racial and cultural unity, now more than ever.

by Megan McArdle The Washington Post News Service with Bloomberg News August 18, 2016August 17, 2016

Losses in smaller markets create instability as the  looming mergers of big insurers also play out.

by Kathleen Parker August 16, 2016August 15, 2016

John Oliver’s stirring defense of a beleaguered industry highlights the value of a subscription.

by Carolyn DeWitt and Heather Smith The Washington Post News Service with Bloomberg News August 16, 2016August 15, 2016

Technology and the ways young adults interact with it are changing faster than our consultants can adjust.

by ALYSSA ROSENBERG The Washington Post News Service with Bloomberg News August 14, 2016August 13, 2016

Presenting commonplace unpleasantness as an act of moral courage is a nifty bit of reframing.

by Garrison Keillor The Washington Post News Service with Bloomberg News August 13, 2016August 12, 2016

Compared with Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton disappoints people with speeches that are not all about her.