Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Proposed $23 million ‘pack tax’ won’t solve Maine’s recycling problems

by Christine Cummings Special to the Press Herald February 26, 2020February 25, 2020

Requiring businesses to compensate municipalities for the cost of recycling packaging simply shifts costs.

by Tom Allen Special to the Press Herald February 26, 2020September 14, 2020

Bernie Sanders does not build coalitions, according to a former congressional colleague.

by Naomi Ishisaka The Seattle Times February 26, 2020September 14, 2020

Only by being honest with ourselves about how far we have to go will we be able to create a more equitable playing field.

by Priscilla Skerry Special to the Press Herald February 25, 2020February 24, 2020

The petroleum company should be required to file for a major emitter license and receive 24-7 monitoring.

by Jess Fay and Abigail Griffin Special to the Press Herald February 25, 2020February 24, 2020

Higher worker pay, higher reimbursement rates and implementation of suggested improvements are all key.

by Jim Amaral Special to the Press Herald February 24, 2020February 24, 2020

Employers can be competitive without exploiting their workforce, a local businessman writes.

by Helen Scalia Special to the Telegram February 23, 2020February 27, 2020

Kindness is contagious. In the community of bus riders, nothing is more natural than saying ‘thanks.’

Thanks to a Royal Australian Navy veteran, a Portland soldier’s legacy rises from the battlefield on which he died.

In a crowded field, the instant runoffs would have provided clarity to a fractured process.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ lead against a divided opposition could yield a nominee who is unacceptable to the party’s mainstream.