Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Commentary: How this enslaved man’s story could persuade more Black Americans to get vaccinated

by Clyde W. Ford Los Angeles Times August 25, 2021August 25, 2021

Highlighting the historic role of an African man named Onesimus, who introduced the idea of inoculation in early America, offers a source of pride.

by Michael Brennan Special to the Press Herald August 24, 2021August 23, 2021

Using state and federal funds, the Legislature adopted a three-pronged strategy to address these challenges, in Portland and statewide.

by LZ Granderson Los Angeles Times August 24, 2021August 23, 2021

Based on Emanuel’s time as mayor of Chicago, giving him a plum position in the administration betrays voters who care about police reform.

by Jabbar Fazeli M.D. Special to the Press Herald August 23, 2021August 22, 2021

The governor’s order is a step in the right direction but it’s still too easy to avoid.

Renegade Democrats say they are promoting an infrastructure deal, but they are actually endangering it and much more.

by Jim Fossel August 22, 2021August 21, 2021

Events of the last few years, from COVID to Jan. 6, will force the candidate to run on more than his record.

by K. Tsianina Lomawaima Special to The Washington Post August 22, 2021August 19, 2021

When coming to terms with the history of a destructive policy, the nation needs to be guided by accountability, not pity.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal August 22, 2021August 21, 2021

Our disastrous Afghanistan pullout has endangered the lives of the people who made our 20-year occupation possible.

by Kristen Farnham Special to the Telegram August 22, 2021August 23, 2021

The country-folk singer-songwriter passed away this month, leaving for her fans a soundtrack for their lives.

by Sam Zager Special to the Telegram August 22, 2021August 20, 2021

They’ve been put to the test by duly skeptical scientists, and the findings are unmistakable: They save lives.