Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: ‘Olive, Again’ makes it OK to hate French-Canadians again

by Rhea Côté Robbins Special to the Press Herald January 11, 2020January 10, 2020

Elizabeth Strout’s new novel is set in modern-day Maine, but it presents outdated stereotypes.

Commentary: Fake news could change foreign policy

by Tyler Cowen Bloomberg Opinion January 11, 2020January 10, 2020

The major powers may well find fewer attacks to be worthwhile. The downside: When attacks do come, they’ll have to be very public and very decisive.

Op-eds, Opinion

Gina Barreca: News from Iraq revives those old fears

by Gina Barreca Hartford Courant January 11, 2020January 10, 2020

Nearly 30 years ago, another president was talking about possible war in the Mideast – but at least his decisions were informed by history and international law.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: UMaine System student workers are not a commodity – they are an investment

by Angel Melvin Special to the Press Herald January 10, 2020January 9, 2020

By blocking the student workforce from receiving minimum-wage hikes, the system favors its bottom line over its mission.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: It’s time for NOAA to take the lead in right-whale rescue

by Rob Moir January 10, 2020January 10, 2020

The government shouldn’t stand by while Maine lobstermen do the work and risk their lives.

Bill Nemitz, Op-eds, Opinion

Bill Nemitz: Face it, fellow Mainers, we’re shortchanging some key officials

by Bill Nemitz January 9, 2020January 9, 2020

Forget about risky politics. The State Compensation Commission’s call to increase pay for the governor, lawmakers and judges is plain old common sense.