opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Trump now faces Obama’s dilemma in Afghanistan

by Eli Lake Bloomberg Opinion August 21, 2019August 20, 2019

The president doesn’t want to commit the troops necessary to win, but he also doesn’t want to surrender.

by Emily Green and Jane Davenport Special to the Press Herald August 21, 2019August 20, 2019

With imagination and perseverance, innovative solutions are possible that allow both lobstermen and right whales to thrive.

by The Washington Post August 20, 2019August 20, 2019

The sooner these graphic new labels are on tobacco packages, the better.

by The Editorial Board August 20, 2019August 19, 2019

What was supposed to be a transformative education model is struggling to meet minimum standards.

by Donna L. Schwartz Special to the Press Herald August 20, 2019August 19, 2019

It’s hard to see how separating from the city would improve service delivery or give more people a say in island policies.

by Adam Garber and Nancy Cowles Special to the Los Angeles Times August 20, 2019August 19, 2019

A ban on dangerous products is effective only if child care providers are directly notified.

by George Will The Washington Post August 20, 2019August 20, 2019

Why is government determining whether mobile food vendors are harming the city’s brick-and-mortar restaurants?

by Henry Loughlin Special to the Press Herald August 19, 2019August 20, 2019

We need to amend the Constitution to limit corporate money in politics.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal August 18, 2019August 15, 2019

Why get a tattoo? Maybe you want to show the world that you’re on the side of Captain America.

by The Editorial Board August 18, 2019August 16, 2019

None of Maine’s long-term infrastructure needs will benefit from a year with no investment.