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Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: King’s call for economic justice unfulfilled
Racial disparities in income and wealth are as restrictive today as segregation was in the past.
Another View: Climate change remains the greatest crisis of our crisis-filled era
Each of the last seven years has been among the 10 warmest on record. The U.N. warns rightly that we are not doing enough to deal with it.
Our View: It is the Senate’s duty to convict, expel President Trump
Republicans must finally do what they haven’t done in four years – hold the chief executive accountable for his dangerous actions.
Our View: Supreme Court hints it favors state abortion limits
But Maine lawmakers should not enter into futile debates on this emotional issue.
Our View: Vaccination programs should be flexible
Equity is important, but requirements designed to promote fairness should be reconsidered.
Our View: Collins should challenge Trump’s lies
Mainers who voted for Donald Trump need to hear unequivocally from the whole congressional delegation that the 2020 election was aboveboard.
Our View: There are lessons to be learned from mild flu season
A “twin-demic” never materialized, and figuring out why could save lives in the future.
Our View: Small-business growth is the recession’s cure
The job loss in 2020 was worse than any recession in the last 50 years and will take extraordinary action to bring jobs back.
Another View: Congress should insist on civilian control of the military
Recently retired Gen. Lloyd Austin is too closely tied to the military establishment to serve as Secretary of Defense.