Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Leonard Pitts: Republican voter restrictions are Jim Crow 2.0, and they won’t stand

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald March 31, 2021March 30, 2021

In Georgia and states across the country, fearful legislators are trying to suppress the vote. But Black Americans can outflank, outfight and outlast them.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: For the well-being of all Mainers, let’s reinvest in Land for Maine’s Future

by Richard Barringer and Jerry King Special to the Press Herald March 31, 2021March 30, 2021

Supporting the LMF bond will conserve working forests, build recreation infrastructure, protect the climate and give more people access to nature’s benefits.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Portland Chamber should apologize for working with KKK in 1923 to create city charter

by Nasreen Sheikh-Yousef Special to the Press Herald March 31, 2021March 31, 2021

The chamber must face the impact of its actions on marginalized communities and not use its outsize influence to sway the Charter Commission campaign.

Bill Nemitz, Op-eds, Opinion

Bill Nemitz: After decades of struggle, a place for LGBTQ+ Mainers to call home

by Bill Nemitz March 30, 2021March 31, 2021

The Equality Community Center has purchased its own building in the heart of downtown Portland.

Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Med executives: Nurses union trying to tear us down to build themselves up

by Jeff Sanders and Devin Carr Special to the Press Herald March 30, 2021March 29, 2021

California-based National Nurses United doesn’t share our values, and they’ll make it harder for us to work collaboratively with our nurses to address their concerns.

Op-eds, Opinion