Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Want to help remedy racial inequity in Maine? Here are places to start

by Catherine Besteman and Joseph N. Jackson Special to the Press Herald June 13, 2020June 15, 2020

There’s a lot to do, on initiatives from bail reform to closing Long Creek and from protecting migrant workers to supporting farmers of color.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Maine senators must reject Trump consumer safety nominee

by Michael J. Crouse and Sarah Woodbury Special to the Press Herald June 13, 2020June 14, 2020

Confirming Nancy Beck would leave us all – especially firefighters and children – in danger of exposure to dangerous chemicals in our products.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: We can do better by Mainers with intellectual disabilities, their caregivers

by Neal Meltzer Special to the Press Herald June 12, 2020June 11, 2020

Federal COVID aid can boost front-line workers’ pay and ensure internet access for every disabled child.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: One person, one vote – protect ranked-choice voting in Maine’s presidential election

by Martin Steingesser Special to the Press Herald June 12, 2020September 14, 2020

Say ‘no’ to repeal petitions, circulated in a desperate attempt by Republicans to block the will of the people.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: No one is above the law – end ‘qualified immunity’ for police

by Carol Garvan and Shelby Leighton Special to the Press Herald June 11, 2020June 10, 2020

In Augusta and Washington, lawmakers should take steps to address violations of the Constitution by the officers sworn to uphold it.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Nation challenged to create equitable ‘new normal’ for African Americans

by Abraham J. Peck Special to the Press Herald June 11, 2020June 10, 2020

When will we act to correct the hatred and injustice that have cost so many lives?

Op-eds, Opinion

Leonard Pitts: During protests, police wore their brutality like a badge of honor

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald June 10, 2020June 9, 2020

Exhibit A: Two Buffalo officers were suspended for shoving a 75-year-old protester to the ground, 57 quit in support – and a Florida police organization wanted to hire them.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Newspaper, city of Portland mischaracterize protest safety concerns

by Rachel Talbot Ross and Grace A. Valenzuela Special to the Press Herald June 10, 2020June 10, 2020

The city used a meeting between officials and community members ‘to provide legitimacy for their actions against the public for expressing their First Amendment rights.’