opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

The Maine Millennial: Defunding police would help them, too

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal June 14, 2020June 13, 2020

Stop requiring them to deal with every social problem and reinvest some of their budget where it would do more good.

by Catherine Besteman and Joseph N. Jackson Special to the Press Herald June 13, 2020June 15, 2020

There’s a lot to do, on initiatives from bail reform to closing Long Creek and from protecting migrant workers to supporting farmers of color.

by The Dallas Morning News June 13, 2020June 12, 2020

Contract protections make it harder to rein in small abuses and can even shield egregious actions.

by Michael J. Crouse and Sarah Woodbury Special to the Press Herald June 13, 2020June 14, 2020

Confirming Nancy Beck would leave us all – especially firefighters and children – in danger of exposure to dangerous chemicals in our products.

by Neal Meltzer Special to the Press Herald June 12, 2020June 11, 2020

Federal COVID aid can boost front-line workers’ pay and ensure internet access for every disabled child.

by Martin Steingesser Special to the Press Herald June 12, 2020September 14, 2020

Say ‘no’ to repeal petitions, circulated in a desperate attempt by Republicans to block the will of the people.

by The Editorial Board June 12, 2020June 12, 2020

There’s a lot of noise around the issue, but the facts are clear: Face coverings significantly slow the spread of the coronavirus.

by Chicago Tribune June 11, 2020June 10, 2020

Colin Kaepernick took a knee and paid a price. Then George Floyd was killed, and black players demanded that the league stand up for black lives.

by Carol Garvan and Shelby Leighton Special to the Press Herald June 11, 2020June 10, 2020

In Augusta and Washington, lawmakers should take steps to address violations of the Constitution by the officers sworn to uphold it.

by Abraham J. Peck Special to the Press Herald June 11, 2020June 10, 2020

When will we act to correct the hatred and injustice that have cost so many lives?