opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Our View: To President Trump: You should resign now

by The Editorial Board June 5, 2020June 4, 2020

He lacks the character, maturity and judgment to lead the country in a perilous time.

by Peter Brann and James Tierney Special to the Press Herald June 4, 2020June 3, 2020

Science is at the heart of the federal decision, just as in the 1986 Supreme Court ruling that upheld Maine’s out-of-state bait fish ban.

by The Editorial Board June 4, 2020June 3, 2020

We don’t know how much of a risk in-person voting is, but we know voting absentee is virtually risk free.

by Katherine Rizzolo, M.D. Special to the Press Herald June 4, 2020June 4, 2020

The virus’ spread among new Mainers can be slowed despite risk factors like the inability to socially distance and limited English proficiency.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald June 3, 2020June 2, 2020

Systemic racism is what’s causing the deaths of one unarmed African American after another at the hands of law enforcement.

by The Editorial Board June 3, 2020June 2, 2020

In our current crisis, we will miss Alain Nahimana’s clear vision and commitment to progress.

by Karlene Burrell-McRae Special to the Press Herald June 3, 2020June 2, 2020

George Floyd’s murder traumatized my daughter. White Americans should stop ignoring the racist acts and attitudes that helped lead to it.

by Adam Fortier-Brown Special to the Press Herald June 3, 2020June 2, 2020

Programs are available for communities and businesses to rebuild, but what if we invested more in prevention instead?

by Jabbar Fazeli, M.D. Special to the Press Herald June 2, 2020June 1, 2020

It’s critical to do smart proactive testing of staff on COVID units and medical providers and staff working at multiple facilities or units.

by The Editorial Board June 2, 2020June 9, 2020

Just like the Minneapolis police officers who watched George Floyd die, we have an obligation to act.