Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Sara Gideon: I’ll work to end influence of money in politics in Washington

by Sara Gideon Special to the Press Herald January 21, 2020September 14, 2020

The 10th anniversary of Citizens United underscores the importance of my Reform Agenda in the U.S. Senate.

by Mary E. Small Special to the Press Herald January 20, 2020January 20, 2020

A former state senator argues that the company is more than meeting the hiring goals imposed when it received a tax break.

Dave Bakis spent 12 years traveling through 40 countries to help kids in need. Then, just before Christmas, he took his own life.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal January 19, 2020January 18, 2020

The government encouraged borrowing by teenagers that no private-sector lender would have approved.

by Thomas J. Brown Special to the Telegram January 19, 2020January 18, 2020

These relationships are the foundation upon which we build Dr. King’s ‘beloved community’ and work toward racial healing.

by Mimi Gough Special to the Telegram January 19, 2020January 18, 2020

A Maine resident feels very comfortable visiting her hometown’s namesake.

by Jim Fossel January 19, 2020January 18, 2020

The governor of Maine presumes she knows more than the people of Maine about what would be good for them.

Big money sports don’t have room for the gamesmanship of yesteryear.

by Robert Skoglund January 18, 2020January 17, 2020

In real life – and in my kitchen – hearing loss and dueling New England accents get in the way.

by Peter Jacobs Special to the Press Herald January 18, 2020January 17, 2020

Part-time professors create courses, give lectures, spend hours grading and help students think critically – but they’d make more in fast food.