commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Senate President Thibodeau: Future Legislatures must avoid rancor, work for people of Maine

by Mike Thibodeau Special to the Press Herald October 4, 2018October 3, 2018

At some points during the past two years we showed it could be done, but at other times partisan gridlock and dysfunction disrupted our efforts.

by Paul Farrell Special to the Press Herald October 4, 2018October 4, 2018

Proponents of Portland’s proposed ordinance ignore its impact on small businesses in particular.

by Leonard Pitts October 3, 2018October 2, 2018

Accused perpetrators of sexual assault aren’t helpless – they can build credibility by living a life of decency.

by Olivia Harris Special to the Press Herald October 3, 2018October 3, 2018

Framing sexual harassment and assault as a political issue makes us lose sight of the victims’ personhood.

by Charles Lane The Washington Post October 3, 2018October 2, 2018

The Congressional Budget Office’s nonpartisan model could help improve the way court nominees are vetted.

by KATHLEEN PARKER October 2, 2018October 1, 2018

The Senate hearings were driven by a partisan quest for power without regard for the human collateral damage.

by Martha Taylor Special to The Baltimore Sun October 2, 2018October 1, 2018

But if you rape us, or attack us, or harass us, we women will find the courage to speak out.

by Glenn Cummings, Mark Gardner and Rebecca Swanson Conrad Special to the Press Herald October 2, 2018October 1, 2018

Question 4 is an investment in all 7 Maine public universities to support workforce initiatives.

by Stephen Murphy Special to the Press Herald October 1, 2018September 30, 2018

The state of Maine has a well-documented history of abuse and neglect in its policies and practices.

by Jeff Reardon and Dave Hedrick September 30, 2018September 28, 2018

Trout Unlimited’s concern is real, grassroots and based on our fears about the impacts of the planned project.