A roundup of editorial topics in the 12th week of the coronavirus crisis in Maine.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
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Our View: Equal rights decision something to celebrate
The Supreme Court’s decision offers long-overdue protection for LGBT people in the workplace.
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Another View: Don’t bungle the ending of America’s longest war
The U.S. should let progress, not politics, guide the pace of its withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Another View: Press Herald to Trump supporters – go to hell
Bill Nemitz’s recent attack on the president – followed by an editorial calling for Trump to resign – have one reader questioning his own donations to the paper.
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Our View: In Maine, nationwide, more aid needed to keep economy afloat
A better-than-expected jobs report has buoyed hopes for a quick recovery, but fundamental problems remain that hint at a longer downturn.
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Another View: Unions help ensure police officers won’t face accountability
Contract protections make it harder to rein in small abuses and can even shield egregious actions.
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Our View: Masks critical to keeping down new cases of COVID-19
There’s a lot of noise around the issue, but the facts are clear: Face coverings significantly slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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Another View: Finally, NFL backs players’ peaceful protests
Colin Kaepernick took a knee and paid a price. Then George Floyd was killed, and black players demanded that the league stand up for black lives.
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Our View: As nation, Maine reopen, risks from COVID-19 remain high
Every person has a responsibility to help limit the spread of the coronavirus, by using tools that we know are effective.
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Our View: Voices of Mainers raising black children must be heard
We should recognize that the mothers and fathers of children of color shoulder a burden that few others understand.