Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Texas leads the way on a modern nullification

by Lawrence Goldstone The Fulcrum July 2, 2022July 1, 2022

The bizarre politics behind the state Republican Party platform fits with the recent rightward lurch of the Supreme Court.

by Robert Skoglund July 2, 2022July 1, 2022

A trip to the hospital prompts observations of the youth of doctors, the good sense of nurses and the chores waiting at home.

by William H. Slavick Special to the Press Herald July 2, 2022July 1, 2022

It wasn’t church-run schools, but Catholic Church-run schools that were the original target of the state’s school tuition exclusion.

by Kate Shaffer Special to the Press Herald July 1, 2022June 30, 2022

Maintaining silence about this common, safe form of health care perpetuates the notion that it’s something to be ashamed of.

by Theodore Kim Special to the Los Angeles Times July 1, 2022June 30, 2022

Even people with ‘good’ jobs want a voice on their working conditions and their future.

by David Reidmiller and Anthony Moffa Special to the Press Herald July 1, 2022June 30, 2022

When the science clearly shows that we need to act immediately, the court is telling us that we have time to wait.

by Gregory Greenleaf Special to the Press Herald June 30, 2022June 30, 2022

How should we respond to people who believe God wants them to vilify innocent people? With love.

by Leonard Pitts The Miami Herald June 29, 2022June 28, 2022

Dobbs v. Jackson is not just a disappointing court ruling, it’s an exercise of raw political power.

by Greg Glynn Special to the Press Herald June 29, 2022June 28, 2022

A new generation of female athletes are fulfilling the promises that were made 50 years ago.

by Roger Bowen Special to the Press Herald June 29, 2022September 22, 2022

The candidates in November’s gubernatorial election are both Mainers, but they might as well come from different planets.