opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg

Another View: CEOs fail to rebut valid concerns over Big Tech

by Los Angeles Times August 1, 2020July 31, 2020

A House hearing makes clear that the heads of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple and Facebook are focused on advancing their own interests, harming competitors and abusing the public.

Op-eds, Opinion

The humble Farmer: An elderly person is anybody who’s older than I am

by Robert Skoglund August 1, 2020July 31, 2020

When I was 15, anyone 27 years of age was nearing senility. Nowadays, a senior citizen is someone who doesn’t start each sentence with ‘like.’

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: We need to keep Maine’s fishermen, restaurants afloat during this crisis

by Leigh Habegger, Andrew Taylor, Arlin Smith and Mike Wiley Special to the Press Herald August 1, 2020August 7, 2020

By providing relief to independent restaurants and more aid to commercial fishermen, Congress would also ensure consumer access to a sustainable form of protein.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: President’s new census ploy both divisive and dumb

by The San Diego Union-Tribune July 31, 2020October 13, 2020

You can’t estimate unauthorized immigrants and deduct that number from population data while divvying up House seats.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: To make America truly great again, move toward greater equity

by Linda Riddell Special to the Press Herald July 31, 2020July 30, 2020

Countries with adequate and accessible social supports are countries where more people can use their potential.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Music, theater venues may not survive the pandemic

by The Editorial Board July 31, 2020July 31, 2020

Congress must protect these local businesses, which add so much to their communities.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Here’s the case Mitch McConnell needs to make on COVID spending

by Karl W. Smith Bloomberg Opinion July 31, 2020July 30, 2020

The only way to reduce debt levels later is to increase relief funding now.

Op-eds, Opinion

League of Women Voters leader: Maine senators must press for investment in election security

by Anna Kellar Special to the Press Herald July 30, 2020September 14, 2020

Thanks to mail-in voting, our state’s primary went smoothly, but Maine – and the nation – are running out of time to ensure every voter can cast a ballot safely.