opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: ‘Olive, Again’ makes it OK to hate French-Canadians again

by Rhea Côté Robbins Special to the Press Herald January 11, 2020January 10, 2020

Elizabeth Strout’s new novel is set in modern-day Maine, but it presents outdated stereotypes.

by Tyler Cowen Bloomberg Opinion January 11, 2020January 10, 2020

The major powers may well find fewer attacks to be worthwhile. The downside: When attacks do come, they’ll have to be very public and very decisive.

by The Editorial Board January 10, 2020January 10, 2020

Lifting a mandated federal waiver would allow more doctors to prescribe one of the most effective treatments for opioid use disorder.

The government shouldn’t stand by while Maine lobstermen do the work and risk their lives.

by Angel Melvin Special to the Press Herald January 10, 2020January 9, 2020

By blocking the student workforce from receiving minimum-wage hikes, the system favors its bottom line over its mission.

by Bobby Ghosh Bloomberg Opinion January 9, 2020January 9, 2020

The Iranian military commander’s fiery death was the predictable consequence of Tehran’s reckless escalation.

by Larry Gilman Special to the Press Herald January 9, 2020January 8, 2020

Dwindling resources and global warming are no longer sci-fi scenarios – but Bernie Sanders has a bold plan to mitigate them.

by The Editorial Board January 9, 2020January 8, 2020

The lack of quality, affordable child care is limiting parents’ employment just when we need them most.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald January 8, 2020January 7, 2020

The congressman and civil rights icon, now battling cancer, has never excused himself from the struggle to make America act like America.

by William D. Adams Special to the Press Herald January 8, 2020January 8, 2020

Culture is what makes lives meaningful, and protecting it is one of the acknowledged limits to armed conflict.