Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Real pro-life heroes didn’t attend reception for court nominee

by Susan Cook Special to the Press Herald October 9, 2020October 8, 2020

They’re the everyday people, in Maine and across the country, who are taking steps every day to prevent harm from COVID.

by Christopher Cokinos Special to the Los Angeles Times October 9, 2020October 9, 2020

If this is what we hope it is – a potential sign of life – it means that life is common, and tenacity is cosmic.

by Michael Shaughnessy Special to the Press Herald October 8, 2020October 7, 2020

Soon to be transferred to the city of Westbrook, it should become a unique and cherished public space.

by Dave Del Camp Special to the Press Herald October 8, 2020October 7, 2020

She’ll have my vote in November, because she’s shown true leadership in a time of national crisis.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald October 7, 2020October 7, 2020

To boost his ego and political prospects, he’s turned his COVID diagnosis into a photo op.

by Tom Waddell Special to the Press Herald October 7, 2020October 6, 2020

As the number of people who vote goes up, so does the likelihood that the elected candidate will represent a majority of voters.

by Isaac Lozano The Washington Post October 7, 2020October 6, 2020

I can’t afford programs that look good on college applications, but I have high test scores. Phasing out the exams might hurt students such as me.

by Susan Johnston Special to the Press Herald October 6, 2020October 6, 2020

Two years ago Tuesday, she voted for Brett Kavanaugh, after skipping the meeting where I’d hoped to tell her my abortion story.

by Petula Dvorak The Washington Post October 6, 2020October 6, 2020

As President Trump, ill with COVID, returns, who will protect the staffers who keep him and his family safe?

by Bill Dunn Special to the Press Herald October 6, 2020October 6, 2020

The many benefits of the Maine Power Delivery Authority are worth signing a petition to put the issue on the ballot next year.