The personhood movement shows us we need a federal law protecting abortion – and in vitro fertilization.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Voting against affordable housing? In this economy?
The rejection of a proposal for an affordable housing project in Cumberland exposes the stubbornness – and shortsightedness – of self-interest.
Another View: Don’t buy Putin’s bluff. The West can outspend him.
Now is the time to tighten sanctions and arm Ukraine.
Our View: Investing in Maine trails promises a rich return
The great outdoors is our state’s greatest asset by far. With the right investment, our trails can pay major social, cultural and economic dividends.
Our View: Ban on ‘unauthorized’ paramilitary groups simply should not be a hard sell
By waffling over a sensible proposal for which there is ample precedent nationally, legislators are letting Maine down.
Another View: America tries to end Gaza war, while China and Russia stoke fire
Beijing and Moscow are striving to sow as much discord as they can while Washington is trying to achieve a ceasefire and the return of the hostages.
Our View: We cannot get gun safety wrong this time around
Legislative undertakings unveiled Wednesday show promise. There’s no reason to think they will pass, however – or that we can stop there.
Another View: NATO alliance serves nation well, contrary to what Trump says
When it mattered most, America’s allies in NATO had our backs.
Our View: Stubborn devotion to highway building must be stubbornly questioned
More highway lanes, more cars, more traffic. Elsewhere: 24-year-old deregulation of electricity supply has tens of millions to answer for.
Another View: Biden shouldn’t give up on border security
While the failure of the bill makes the president’s job more difficult, it also gives him an opportunity to use the bully pulpit more aggressively.