opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

The Maine Millennial: This winter, Maine should say ‘no’ to ICE

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal February 23, 2020February 22, 2020

The expanding presence of the federal immigration enforcement agency threatens some of the very families Maine should find a way to welcome.

by Angela Oechslie and Ken Grady Special to the Telegram February 23, 2020February 22, 2020

Efforts that strengthen Maine’s ability to compete and succeed in the modern innovation economy deserve increased support.

by James Erwin Special to the Press Herald February 22, 2020February 21, 2020

Maine’s public universities are transforming to meet the needs of our students and our state.

by St. Louis Post-Dispatch February 22, 2020February 21, 2020

The organization should show the character it has long preached and right these wrongs.

by The Editorial Board February 21, 2020February 20, 2020

Holding people in jail before trial is hurting both taxpayers and incarcerated individuals.

by Meryl Nass Special to the Press Herald February 21, 2020February 20, 2020

Schoolchildren could be expelled if parents refuse immunizations, while health care professionals could lose their jobs.

by David Woodsome Special to the Press Herald February 21, 2020February 20, 2020

A state takeover of CMP and Emera Maine risks higher debt, higher property taxes and disinvestment in the electric grid.

by New York Daily News February 21, 2020February 20, 2020

A president who howls about law and order grants clemency to former NYPD Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik and former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

by The Editorial Board February 20, 2020February 19, 2020

The federal ‘gag rule’ will deny birth control to low-income residents if the Legislature doesn’t act.

by Sarah Shmitt Special to the Press Herald February 20, 2020February 19, 2020

A program for Maine high schools allows students and teachers to engage with complex ideas and have their beliefs challenged.