opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: As ranks of game officials dwindle, school sports reach a tipping point

by Ron Kramer Special to the Press Herald July 12, 2019July 11, 2019

The future of interscholastic competition depends on holding coaches, players, parents and referees accountable for their behavior.

by Michael McGough Los Angeles Times July 12, 2019July 11, 2019

The president’s exclusion of his detractors from @realDonaldTrump is childish but not unconstitutional.

by The Washington Post July 11, 2019July 11, 2019

Even Trump’s supporters agree the administration is unlikely ‘to become substantially more normal.’

by Paul St. Louis Special to The Washington Post July 11, 2019July 10, 2019

Had I known about jury nullification, I would have used that option.

by Catherine Rampell The Washington Post July 11, 2019July 11, 2019

His department has ignored visas for trafficking victims, depriving them of protection and increasing their risk of deportation.

by The Editorial Board July 11, 2019July 11, 2019

A disposal fee on packaging manufacturers would reduce the waste stream and take pressure off municipal budgets.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald July 10, 2019July 9, 2019

Jeffrey Epstein’s recent arrest shows that although newspaper journalism is beleaguered, it can still be a force for light and right.

by Dana Connors Special to the Press Herald July 10, 2019December 27, 2019

The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act would benefit our state’s economy and its job creators.

by The Editorial Board July 10, 2019July 9, 2019

Federal investigators accessed hundreds of millions of photos from databases, just the latest example of how privacy rights are eroding.

by Richard Nelson Special to the Press Herald July 10, 2019July 9, 2019

We must deal with conflicts among ocean users while maintaining the health of the marine ecosystem.