opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Build Back Better would make it harder to fight inflation

by Clive Crook Bloomberg Opinion January 21, 2022January 20, 2022

As the Fed struggles to get monetary policy back on track, the last thing it needs is fiscal policy that pushes the other way.

by Timothy L. O'Brien Bloomberg Opinion January 21, 2022January 20, 2022

The Supreme Court’s ruling granting Congress access to some of the former president’s records is also a victory for the rule of law.

by Raymond P. Diamond Special to the Press Herald January 20, 2022January 19, 2022

The current lack of civility is the result of a society that not only is politically divided but also encourages personal attacks.

by The Editorial Board January 20, 2022January 19, 2022

It’s hard to keep up with the omicron variant, but common sense and compassion are still our best tools.

by Michael Monahan and Tom Kuhn Special to the Press Herald January 20, 2022January 20, 2022

Advancing Maine’s clean-energy goals is best achieved through positive dialogue among stakeholders, not through a radical takeover effort.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. Tribune Content Agency January 19, 2022January 19, 2022

Tempted to accept defeat? Remember this: Bigots will always cast ballots, so the rest of us must vote, and fight.

by The Editorial Board January 19, 2022January 18, 2022

With the future uncertain, Maine must show its support.

by Heather Chase Special to the Press Herald January 19, 2022January 18, 2022

My wife and I have good jobs and day care, and we’re still stressed out right now. How are other families even managing?

by Parmy Olson Bloomberg Opinion January 19, 2022January 18, 2022

Fake ransomware that hit dozens of government agencies resembles Russia’s 2017 worldwide computer worm attack.

by Nolan Finley The Detroit News January 18, 2022January 17, 2022

Democratic leaders seem to believe that voters will punish them for failing to deliver on a radical agenda.