opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Pandemic relief will drive up the deficit. That’s a good thing

by Barbara Burt and Marcus Hutchins Special to the Press Herald May 16, 2020May 15, 2020

History shows that deficit spending is one of the most powerful tools federal officials have to protect Americans and hasten economic recovery.

by Los Angeles Times May 16, 2020May 15, 2020

We can’t have a strong and prosperous economy if a significant portion of the population can’t work.

by The Editorial Board May 15, 2020May 14, 2020

Mainers must continue to follow guidelines to keep the coronavirus at bay.

by Kathleen Fairfield, M.D., MPH, DrPH Special to the Press Herald May 15, 2020May 14, 2020

Both K-12 and post-secondary institutions should develop screening, sanitizing, testing and technology strategies.

by Polly Haight Frawley and Jim Parmentier Special to the Press Herald May 15, 2020May 15, 2020

Securely storing firearms could lower the risk of domestic violence, suicide and accidental child gun deaths.

by Scott Martelle Los Angeles Times May 15, 2020May 15, 2020

Twenty-seven boxes later, a Scarborough native reflects on what was both ‘a depressing process’ and ‘a comforting review of our adult lives.’

by Tyler Cowen Bloomberg Opinion May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

Detainment without due process is contrary to the Constitution and U.S. ideas of individual rights.

by Rachel Talbot Ross and Cullen Ryan Special to the Press Herald May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

Federal aid can create permanent homes, provide support services and keep Mainers out of the places where they get infected.

by The Editorial Board May 14, 2020May 13, 2020

The word is out in COVID hot spots that we’ve loosened our rules on barbers and stylists.

by Leonard Pitts The Miami Herald May 13, 2020May 12, 2020

When a child goes missing, you call the police. You don’t grab a gun and try to push your way into the wrong house.