Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Hope for Maine’s fishing industry in the form of a waterfront bill

by Nick Battista and Pete Nichols Special to the Press Herald March 17, 2023March 16, 2023

The legislation would allow land trusts to play a role in the protection and preservation of working waterfront property.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Fearmongering diverts attention from real threats of gender oppression

by Naomi Ishisaka The Seattle Times March 17, 2023March 16, 2023

Last week, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said gender equality worldwide is now 300 years away and “vanishing before our eyes.”

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: City of Portland should not slash budgets in a staffing crisis

March 17, 2023March 20, 2023

I do not want higher taxes for the sake of higher taxes. What I want is for our city leaders to show leadership and explain the challenges facing the city to the public.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Biden finds border question isn’t ‘pretty simple’ after all

by Cynthia M. Allen Fort Worth Star-Telegram March 16, 2023March 15, 2023

The administration is testing the waters to see just how angry its most progressive allies will get.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Maine’s social workers deserve more of our support

by Chris McLaughlin Special to the Press Herald March 16, 2023March 15, 2023

There are more social workers in our state than psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors and family therapists combined. Let’s start acting like it.

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Commentary: The Willow Project is a carbon bomb. Biden just lit the match

by Jean Flemma and Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Special to the Press Herald March 16, 2023March 16, 2023

The Willow Project may seem far-removed from our two Portlands. The reality is it has grave consequences for the ocean, which many Mainers and Oregonians rely on.