commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Republican official: Bayside problems shouldn’t be blamed on one political party

by Barbara Campbell Harvey Special to the Press Herald May 17, 2018May 17, 2018

Everyone needs to work together to fix the crisis that is bigger than one neighborhood.

by Dana Milbank The Washington Post May 17, 2018May 16, 2018

Problem is, they’re not in any one person.

by Ronald E. Neumann Former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan May 17, 2018May 17, 2018

Unlike other countries with a U.S. presence fighting terrorists, we have the backing of NATO allies.

The campaign urges us to see how people from all walks of life are plagued by ‘interlocking injustices.’

by Christopher Poulos Special to the Press Herald May 16, 2018May 16, 2018

A news article balances myriad voices, but its terminology and photos stigmatize those who are suffering.

by Eli Lake Bloomberg Opinion May 16, 2018May 16, 2018

It suggests that sanctions can be circumvented if foreign powers threaten the president’s political interests.

by Joseph W. McDonnell Special to the Press Herald May 15, 2018May 14, 2018

A concerted multi-pronged approach is required to address workforce shortages, which ought to be high on the new governor’s priority list.

by Kathleen parker May 15, 2018May 14, 2018

The president distorted the facts and boasted about something that wasn’t true in the run-up to his face-to-face with Kim Jong Un.

by Vivek S. Sankaran Special to the Los Angeles Times May 15, 2018May 14, 2018

The tragic deaths of 6 abused children at the hands of one of their adoptive parents reflects the pressure on states to get kids adopted quickly.

by Xavier Botana Special to the Press Herald May 14, 2018May 14, 2018

But funding programs to reduce achievement gaps will take a commitment from the community.