A spate of news stories reminds us that we don’t hear about most acts of violence.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Republicans should end their war on Obamacare
Instead of tearing down what exists, they should work to make the system better.
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Another View: With vote to leave Yemen, Senate exerts moral authority
Unfortunately, U.S. ties with oil-rich Saudi Arabia keep the House – and Donald Trump – from taking action.
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Our View: Rural Maine needs more public transit
Social isolation is a serious health risk for those who don’t drive, especially seniors.
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Another View: Editorial lacked insight on CMP’s power line proposal
Good energy policy analysis should look at all the options.
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Our View: Aquaculture wrong target for protests
Maine needs to replace the jobs that it lost with the decline of traditional uses.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Who has the right to Nazi-looted art?
The legal quest by a Holocaust survivor’s descendants to reclaim a stolen painting shows there’s nothing simple about restitution – but there’s no excuse for forgoing it.
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Our View: Judge’s refusal to invalidate ranked-choice ruling is a civics lesson
The Constitution is not a barrier to change and gives states ample leeway to reform election practices.
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Our View: Timeout from waterfront development is the best way forward
A six-month moratorium would give all of the stakeholders in Portland, public and private, a chance to find a solution to traffic congestion and other concerns.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Expanding computer science schooling should be a top priority
A new coalition shows how creating and supporting rigorous K-12 standards will help Maine catch up in a key aspect of education and economic development.