This tribute shouldn’t be paid to a former UMaine president who promoted racist selective-breeding policies and worked to sow doubt about the link between smoking and cancer.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
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Our view: Once again, EPA is taking a swipe at air quality
The agency is set to roll back Obama mileage standards that do a lot to protect Mainers from pollution.
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Our View: Statue would help tell story of pioneering athlete
The remarkable Penobscot pro baseball player Louis Sockalexis is long overdue for recognition.
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Another View: Editorial overstates benefits of Affordable Care Act
It seems that primary care should prevent amputations for people with diabetes, but science doesn’t back it up.
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Our View: Lawmakers won’t listen on ranked-choice voting
Voters have repeatedly said they want changes to the way that elections are run.
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Another View: Connecticut member of Congress should resign
Elizabeth Esty covered up for a staffer accused of assault, and did nothing to protect the victim.
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Our View: Uncontested races usher bad candidates into office
If the right people don’t step up, the wrong people will have access to positions of power.
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Our View: Low unemployment is not always good news
Declining workforce participation is putting future job growth at risk in Maine.
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Our View: Prison program offers model for slowing spread of opioid epidemic
Maine should look to Rhode Island and provide addiction treatment to inmates – both behind bars and after their release.
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Our View: Rallies and research will change gun debate
Students’ righteous anger raises hope that gun violence can be seen as a public health problem.