Editorials - Portland Press Herald

Our View: Health and Human Services Committee makes right moves on child protection bills

by The Editorial Board August 29, 2018September 12, 2018

The panel’s support for steps such as increasing DHHS pay and staffing paves the way for a better system in the wake of two Maine girls’ deaths.

by THE EDITORIAL BOARD August 28, 2018August 27, 2018

We can’t expect schools to teach responsible habits if they are not practiced at home.

by The Philadelphia Inquirer August 28, 2018August 27, 2018

Since the state got hooked on gambling 47 years ago, it’s hard to tell who’s a player and who’s the house.

by the editorial board August 27, 2018August 26, 2018

Documents from the Supreme Court nominee’s time in the White House could clear up key issues.

by The Editorial Board August 26, 2018August 25, 2018

In a global climate crisis, this is no time to pull back on efforts to reduce greenhouse gases.

by Robert F. Lyons August 26, 2018August 24, 2018

Maybe the church should return to the practice of bishops standing for election by the people in the pews.

by The Washington Post August 25, 2018August 24, 2018

Arming teachers with federal funds intended to enhance learning is misguided and dangerous.

by The Dallas Morning News August 25, 2018August 24, 2018

The number of support animals flown on U.S. carriers increased 80 percent in 2017 from the previous year.

by The Editorial Board August 24, 2018August 23, 2018

Democrats should stop trying to push out independent Terry Hayes and start honing their own message.

by The Editorial Board August 23, 2018August 22, 2018

Some lawbreakers are treated with zero tolerance, but criminals in white collars get a pass.