opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Democrats are focusing on the wrong part of Medicare

by Noah Smith Bloomberg Opinion July 24, 2021July 23, 2021

Getting more people covered by Medicare should be the priority; expanding what the program covers can come later.

by Julia Raite Special to the Press Herald July 24, 2021July 26, 2021

Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson think we should applaud them for leaving the planet instead of spending to fix problems here on Earth.

by Alexandra S. Wimberly and Shawna Murray-Browne The Baltimore Sun July 23, 2021July 22, 2021

Restricted access to basic needs, along with chronic stress, make people in poverty more vulnerable to substance use disorder.

by Mikael Roenes Special to the Press Herald July 23, 2021July 26, 2021

American Aquafarms’ CEO says his project would enhance the state’s economy and ecology.

by The Editorial Board July 23, 2021July 22, 2021

The economic conditions that drove double-digit inflation in the 1970s are not at play today.

by Chris Myers Asch Special to the Press Herald July 22, 2021July 26, 2021

Young Mainers enter adulthood unprepared for life in a multi-racial society if they don’t know the country’s history on race.

by Daniel Brennan and Stephanie Primm Special to the Press Herald July 21, 2021July 26, 2021

A new report identifies a long-term strategy for making sure that everyone has access to decent, affordable housing.

by Anna Kellar Special to the Press Herald July 20, 2021July 26, 2021

The state’s highest court has ruled that Portland had no basis for blocking a referendum. But the question is still not on a ballot.

by Jim Fossel July 18, 2021July 17, 2021

If moderates from both parties don’t assert themselves, extremists will dominate the debate.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal July 18, 2021July 17, 2021

It’s inspiring to see the talent and works produced by people often defined by what they can’t do.