Editorials - Portland Press Herald

Our View: Boycott is no way to react to Sen. Susan Collins’ Supreme Court vote

by The Editorial Board October 10, 2018October 10, 2018

Snubbing Maine goods and canceling travel plans will hurt hardworking people who had no say in Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Having insurance no shield from high health care costs

by THE EDITORIAL BOARD October 9, 2018October 8, 2018

Rising premiums and deductibles are stifling wage growth for the workers who are supposed to be faring well under employer-provided plans.

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Our View: New group right to spotlight Maine school-funding inequity

by the editorial board October 8, 2018October 7, 2018

The state formula is unfair to towns with low local incomes and high-priced property.

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Another View: Editorial wrong on Kavanaugh’s temperament

by Barry Stephens October 7, 2018October 5, 2018

The federal judge was defending himself against vile, politically motivated charges.

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Commentary: Weak parties make for a weak republic

October 7, 2018October 6, 2018

They are likely to be hijacked by celebrities, with policy taking a back seat to personality.

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Another View: Donald Trump a self-made man? Take a closer look

by The Washington Post October 6, 2018October 5, 2018

An exhaustive New York Times investigation reveals a fortune built on lies and scheming.

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Our View: With a ‘yes’ vote, Sen. Collins ties her legacy to that of Brett Kavanaugh

by THE EDITORIAL BOARD October 5, 2018October 7, 2018

It may not seem fair to pin so much responsibility on one senator, but she is part of a small group of her colleagues who could break a partisan vote.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Sen. Collins should vote ‘no’ on Kavanaugh

by The Editorial Board October 4, 2018October 4, 2018

The toxic confirmation process threatens to do long-term damage to the Supreme Court as an institution. The Senate should reject the nomination and start over, and Collins has the ability to help make that happen.