opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Crisis gives policymakers, families chance to learn from Maine’s charter schools

by John Mullaney Special to the Press Herald April 18, 2020April 17, 2020

The end of the emergency should be a time to assess how K-12 education needs to change to truly meet students’ needs.

by Amanda Brownell, Sarah Labonte and Lawrence Ricci Special to the Press Herald April 18, 2020April 17, 2020

It is more important than ever for us all to try to stay connected, to support families and to protect children.

by Max Nisen Bloomberg Opinion April 18, 2020April 17, 2020

It calls for careful action, but leaves plenty of room for recklessness.

by Los Angeles Times April 18, 2020April 17, 2020

Kneecapping an agency that plays a vital role in fighting communicable diseases worldwide is not in our best interest.

by Joseph de Rivera Special to the Press Herald April 17, 2020April 16, 2020

Addressing COVID and other threats means caring about others and our common Earth and recognizing that most others do as well.

by David Trahan Special to the Press Herald April 17, 2020April 17, 2020

They are small businesses that can easily implement policies meant to prevent the spread of COVID.

by The Editorial Board April 17, 2020April 16, 2020

The Mills administration held private briefings with legislators, robbing the public of its right to know what its government is doing.

by The Editorial Board April 16, 2020April 15, 2020

Saving the Postal Service, equipping front-line workers with protective gear and welcoming a belated graduation season.

by Tasha Graff Special to the Press Herald April 16, 2020April 15, 2020

A South Portland teacher agrees we need to keep classrooms closed but says people on both sides of the desk are feeling a loss.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald April 15, 2020April 14, 2020

Where power is not held to account, there can be no democracy.