opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Our Endorsement: Portland should vote ‘no’ on Questions A, B, C, D and E

by The Editorial Board October 14, 2020October 14, 2020

These are complicated issues that can’t be decided on up-or-down votes.

by Monica Hesse The Washington Post October 13, 2020October 13, 2020

We don’t have to support giving one of the nation’s most powerful jobs to a woman who’d use it to take away other women’s rights.

by Thomas Griffith Bloomberg Opinion October 13, 2020October 13, 2020

If a person of faith commits himself or herself to the mandated oath, that person will commit to following the Constitution and U.S. law.

by Robert Klose Special to the Press Herald October 13, 2020October 12, 2020

The U.S. has been doing great damage to not only itself, but to other countries as well, sundering alliances and alienating allies.

by The Editorial Board October 13, 2020October 12, 2020

The Portland Planning Board will consider a project that has statewide economic impact.

by Scott Martelle Los Angeles Times October 13, 2020October 12, 2020

The threat of terrorism originating inside the United States – whether by groups or ‘lone wolves’ – has been overlooked.

by Malcolm Gauld Special to the Telegram October 11, 2020October 10, 2020

As bad as bullying is, ‘safe’ is a pretty low bar. Kids need to jump higher if they are to test their abilities, hopes and dreams.

by Jim Fossel October 11, 2020October 10, 2020

President Trump has missed the opportunity to turn a COVID relief bill into a political asset.

by The Editorial Board October 11, 2020October 11, 2020

The Editorial Board endorses Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon to be Maine’s next senator.

The president’s norm-busting performance has exposed what an empty ritual these events have become.