A just-approved California measure should spur other states to weigh how to protect gig workers without sacrificing the flexibility they want.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Maine should keep making its elections better
The state had a relatively problem-free vote Tuesday, and likely another record turnout, but there are still ways to improve the way we cast ballots.
Our View: Collins makes history with big Senate win
The victory of Maine’s first five-term senator bucks the national trend of increasingly polarized politics.
Our View: Maine voters make sure their voices are heard
Long lines are seen at the polls up and down the state Tuesday, even after record absentee voting.
Our View: Still closing time for Maine bars
With coronavirus infections on the rise, it makes sense to slow the scheduled reopenings of some businesses.
Our View: Travis Roy met tragedy with joy
A young man dealt the cruelest blow showed us what it means to triumph over adversity with a smile.
Another View: Political polarization gets in the way of friendship
It’s hard to overlook attitudes that you consider to be immoral.
Our View: Out-of-control money in Maine’s U.S. Senate race
The state is no better informed after $200 million in campaign spending, but we may be more divided than ever.
Another View: The Supreme Court needs reform
The existing norms are failing and need attention – but there are better ideas than packing the court.
Our View: This is no time to ignore domestic abuse
Partner and family violence, always a problem, is getting worse in the isolation of the pandemic.