opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Leonard Pitts: Sometimes, just being a woman is enough to make men angry at you

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald July 29, 2020July 28, 2020

A congressman insulted a congresswoman on the Capitol steps. Then he invoked his daughters and his wife as moral shields.

by The Editorial Board July 29, 2020July 28, 2020

It is more clear than ever that putting economic activity ahead of public health gets us nowhere.

by Eric Nevins Special to the Press Herald July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

A recently approved City Council proposal creating a Racial Equity Steering Committee leaves out important context.

by Laurence Pope Special to the Press Herald July 29, 2020July 28, 2020

The unconstitutional tactics used in Portland, Ore., and elsewhere are the result of the post-9/11 militarization of the government.

by Suzanne Young Special to the Press Herald July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

Now is not the time to cut the current $600 weekly benefit, which has kept many Maine businesses and families afloat during an unprecedented crisis.

by The Editorial Board July 28, 2020July 27, 2020

As the summer slips away, Congress should step up and pass a meaningful relief bill for the tourism industry.

by Nick Bennett Special to the Press Herald July 28, 2020September 14, 2020

The western Maine power corridor that will be the focus of a public vote in November does nothing to reduce overall carbon emissions.

by Jim Fossel July 26, 2020July 25, 2020

Beijing is appropriately considered an adversary by this administration, which hasn’t always been the case.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal July 26, 2020July 25, 2020

Four months into the COVID crisis, we are finding out which of February’s ‘emergency measures’ are now ‘lifestyle changes.’

by Joe H. Pickering Jr. Special to the Telegram July 26, 2020July 24, 2020

The Founders’ concern about quartering troops takes modern form in defense spending and war powers.