opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Homelessness is a racial justice issue in Maine, too

by Bianca Santiago, Jon Bradley and Thomas Chalmers McLaughlin Special to the Press Herald July 10, 2020July 9, 2020

Racial disparities among homeless people are real, and will require all of us to change the institutions and policies at their foundation.

by Joshua Broder Special to the Press Herald July 10, 2020July 9, 2020

Vote ‘yes’ on 1 to put millions of dollars to work creating jobs, supporting students and helping businesses rebound and grow.

by The Editorial Board July 9, 2020July 8, 2020

A federal judge dismissed most of a lawsuit against the state, filed by internet service providers who want to sell customers’ personal information.

by Barbara S. Held Special to the Press Herald July 9, 2020July 8, 2020

Carrying extra masks, a Bronx-born ‘defensive pessimist’ welcomes the crowds of summer.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald July 8, 2020July 7, 2020

Falsely equating racial justice uprisings with race war, some white Americans are losing their damn minds.

by The Editorial Board July 8, 2020July 7, 2020

The steps taken so far have largely worked, but that help will come to an end soon unless Congress acts to support tenants and landlords.

by Mitchell Stein Special to the Press Herald July 8, 2020July 8, 2020

Frequent testing will be critical to protecting the health of teachers, students and families.

by Bruce Van Note Special to the Press Herald July 8, 2020July 7, 2020

The need may never again be so high, and interest rates may never again be so low.

by Valerie Landry Special to the Press Herald July 7, 2020July 6, 2020

States need more federal funding and flexibility, as well as a national strategy to protect and support front-line workers.

by Pem Schaeffer Special to the Press Herald July 7, 2020July 6, 2020

They cannot be held accountable for any lies they tell as part of their official work, the Constitution’s Speech and Debate Clause states.