Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Jim Fossel: Liberals afflicted by Collins Derangement Syndrome

It’s a fever that strikes whenever an independent-minded senator doesn’t vote their way.

by D. Brock Hornby Special to the Telegram February 9, 2020February 7, 2020

A philosophical debate in Portland over the nature of God and man made Page 1 news back in 1927.

Maine’s junior senator decries not just a newly emboldened president, but a forever-weakened Congress.

The incentive structure has changed to discourage cooperation and encourage obstruction.

by Marta Varee Pearson Special to the Telegram February 9, 2020February 8, 2020

With enough will and unity, equity is difficult but not unattainable, an African American former Mainer says.

by Anne Abbott Special to the Telegram February 9, 2020February 8, 2020

This time of year, word travels fast in the animal world that there is some seed to be eaten.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal February 9, 2020September 14, 2020

You can feel politically powerless, or do what you can to make a difference.

by Justin Chenette Special to the Press Herald February 8, 2020February 7, 2020

New reforms mean that no longer will we have a political system of the lobbyist, by the corporation and for the bottom line.

by Lega Sammut Medcalf Special to the Press Herald February 8, 2020February 7, 2020

Dogs and cats, foxes, bobcats, hawks, eagles and owls all are at risk of death if they eat poisoned rodents.

by Gina Barreca Hartford Courant February 8, 2020February 7, 2020

I don’t brave the day’s headlines until after I’ve scanned the comics and my horoscope.