editorial Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Our View: Racial impact should be part of Maine’s legislative process

by The Editorial Board February 7, 2021February 6, 2021

A ‘color-blind’ approach to lawmaking just sustains existing inequality. Lawmakers should have their eyes wide open.

by Los Angeles Times February 6, 2021February 5, 2021

Carmakers’ support for the relaxation of vehicle standards delayed the U.S. fight to curb greenhouse-gas emissions.

by The Editorial Board February 5, 2021February 4, 2021

Maine newspapers have joined a lawsuit criticizing the practice, but it shouldn’t take a federal case to get the Judicial Branch to change course.

by The Editorial Board February 4, 2021February 3, 2021

Early processing of absentee ballots has been proven to aid a smooth election and should be the standard going forward.

by The Editorial Board February 3, 2021February 2, 2021

If lawmakers fail to do enough for low-income Americans, both individuals and the economy will face long-term consequences.

by Roger A. Smith Special to the Press Herald February 2, 2021February 1, 2021

What happened on Jan. 6 demands a reckoning from people like syndicated columnist Marc A. Thiessen.

by The Editorial Board February 2, 2021February 2, 2021

There may be room in the commercial aerospace industry for small rockets that can launch tiny satellites into specific orbits.

by The Editorial Board January 31, 2021June 16, 2021

Not all PPP recipients are struggling small companies that need extra help from the state.

by William Vaughan Jr. Special to the Telegram January 31, 2021February 1, 2021

People who put themselves in danger should not be protected before others who are more careful.

by Bloomberg Opinion January 30, 2021January 29, 2021

There are far better ways to promote good jobs and higher living standards.