Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Commentary: On the Iran nuclear deal, Israel gets a vote

by Eli Lake Bloomberg Opinion December 5, 2020December 4, 2020

The assassination of the Tehran regime’s top nuclear scientist was intended to send a message.

Rep. Pingree: Why I am voting to end federal marijuana prohibition

by Chellie Pingree Special to the Press Herald December 4, 2020December 3, 2020

A decriminalization bill will resolve conflicts between state and federal law and help support Maine’s legal cannabis industry.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Democrats’ new agenda is to aid the affluent

by Ramesh Ponnuru Bloomberg Opinion December 4, 2020December 3, 2020

Republicans can thank their opponents for giving them a new appeal to the working class.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Achieving justice in our future requires understanding past injustices

by Michael Beaudoin Special to the Press Herald December 4, 2020December 4, 2020

A recent editorial offers incomplete insight into the national tragedy resulting from the intersection of Native Americans and European white settlers.

Bill Nemitz, Op-eds, Opinion

Bill Nemitz: While the Republican Party attacks, Maine suffers

by Bill Nemitz December 3, 2020December 3, 2020

Overnight, Gov. Janet Mills’ quarantine morphs from cause for concern into a political weapon.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: I’ll let my kids play football, despite my devastating injury

by Jesse Reising Special to the Chicago Tribune December 3, 2020December 2, 2020

It will help provide them with a sense of purpose and empower them not to become victims of circumstance.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: I was fired for saying this, but I’ll say it again – this election wasn’t rigged

by Christopher Krebs Special to The Washington Post December 3, 2020December 2, 2020

The 2020 election was the most secure in U.S. history.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Via national dialogue, Biden has a chance to begin to heal partisan divide

by Neil Wollman and Tim Paradis Special to the Press Herald December 3, 2020December 2, 2020

Task forces around the country would air diverse views and craft recommendations on solving our key challenges.

Op-eds, Opinion

Leonard Pitts: It’s time for the media to break our addiction to Donald Trump

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald December 2, 2020December 1, 2020

Cover him when something truly newsworthy happens, but after Jan. 20, let’s lose the habit of recording his every gripe and tweet.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: U.S. is falling behind in science and engineering. Here are 3 ways to catch up

by Greg Douquet and Peter L. Levin Special to The Baltimore Sun December 2, 2020December 1, 2020

Turning the tide will require new educational policy, targeted federal funding and visionary executive leadership