Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Sen. Millett: Pandemic no time to roll back air, water protections

by Sen. Rebecca Millett Special to the Press Herald June 6, 2020June 5, 2020

The work we’ve done to protect Maine can be undone and the lives of people trying to recover from a respiratory illness put at risk.

by Judicaelle Irakoze Special to the Press Herald June 6, 2020June 6, 2020

The black community is in fear for our lives right now, and we need to know we are more than hashtags.

by Deb Shannon Special to the Press Herald June 5, 2020June 4, 2020

A Portland protest stirs memories of justice never pursued for a black teenager in New York in 1971.

by Dave Patterson Special to the Press Herald June 5, 2020June 4, 2020

The face-down posture of a peaceful Gorham ‘lie-in’ offers a glimpse into the vulnerability Floyd experienced in his last moments.

by Peter Brann and James Tierney Special to the Press Herald June 4, 2020June 3, 2020

Science is at the heart of the federal decision, just as in the 1986 Supreme Court ruling that upheld Maine’s out-of-state bait fish ban.

Donald Trump’s looming visit to Piscataquis County, another in a long line of ego trips, cannot be over soon enough.

by Katherine Rizzolo, M.D. Special to the Press Herald June 4, 2020June 4, 2020

The virus’ spread among new Mainers can be slowed despite risk factors like the inability to socially distance and limited English proficiency.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald June 3, 2020June 2, 2020

Systemic racism is what’s causing the deaths of one unarmed African American after another at the hands of law enforcement.

by Karlene Burrell-McRae Special to the Press Herald June 3, 2020June 2, 2020

George Floyd’s murder traumatized my daughter. White Americans should stop ignoring the racist acts and attitudes that helped lead to it.

by Adam Fortier-Brown Special to the Press Herald June 3, 2020June 2, 2020

Programs are available for communities and businesses to rebuild, but what if we invested more in prevention instead?