Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Even without many soundbites, Jan. 6 hearings were memorable

by Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg Opinion October 18, 2022October 17, 2022

It was the tightly controlled presentations that will be the committee’s lasting legacy.

by Samantha Horn Special to the Press Herald October 18, 2022October 17, 2022

The realities of climate change mean we must transition to renewables quickly – that doesn’t mean we can’t do it thoughtfully.

by Walter Russell and Nico Walsh Special to the Press Herald October 15, 2022October 15, 2022

The negative effects of ballot Question E – to limit cruise ships – don’t stop at unemployment and gentrification.

by Faye Flam Bloomberg Opinion October 14, 2022October 13, 2022

When Maitland Jones Jr. lost his job teaching organic chemistry to pre-med students, it seemed to encapsulate something wrong with higher ed.

by Xavier Botana Special to the Press Herald October 14, 2022October 13, 2022

Let Portland Public Schools and school board members focus on students’ needs in the budget process without City Council second-guessing.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. Tribune Content Agency October 12, 2022October 11, 2022

It’s enough to make you wonder whether someone’s put something in the national water supply.

by Kini-Ana Tinkham Special to the Press Herald October 12, 2022October 11, 2022

It’s up to us to make the young people in our cities and towns feel that they matter.

by Sophie Warren Special to the Press Herald October 11, 2022October 10, 2022

The U.S. Constitution ought to adopt an Equal Rights Amendment. The Maine Constitution must, too.

by Jeffrey Evangelos Special to the Press Herald October 10, 2022October 9, 2022

The state’s tribes are still waiting for access to rights and benefits enjoyed by hundreds of tribes across the nation.

by Sumner L. Thompson Special to the Telegram October 9, 2022October 8, 2022

I was drafted to help the fires that ravaged parts of the state, but we had no idea of what was in store for us.