Is this what a legislative response to gun violence looks like?
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Maine’s school funding formula must be updated
Until the formula recognizes our changing state, unfair allocation of state money will deepen inequities between wealthy districts and those less affluent.
Our View: CMP power-line saga needs to have a silver lining
What good can come of the protracted battle over the billion-dollar energy project? We could learn from it so that nothing like it transpires again.
Our View: When getting firearms is easy, nowhere is safe
A majority of legislators seem to believe Maine is not at risk of gun violence, despite disturbing proof that it is.
Another View: EPA wants to speed up EV switch, as it should
The federal agency shouldn’t wait for all problems to be solved before pressing ahead with aggressive vehicle emissions standards. Regulations drive results, and the planet needs results quickly.
Our View: Lisbon case lays bare exploitation of undocumented workers
Too often, migrant workers are treated like criminals while the real offenders avoid responsibility.
Our View: Maine’s defense of abortion access must be multifaceted
Against an increasingly contentious backdrop, the bill introduced by Gov. Mills this week will have to be the first of many attempts to ensure that a personal decision can be made personally.
Another View: The nursing workforce needs more men
As the U.S. health care system struggles with a labor shortage, a renewed focus on recruiting can only help.
Our View: Showtime for ‘housing first’ model across Maine
A tried and tested solution to chronic homelessness can transform the lives of otherwise vulnerable Mainers. It’s up to us to believe in it and advocate for it in full.
Our View: Cowardice keeps gun control contentious
Fear of basic compromise means even the most reasonable of legislation on firearms stands little chance in Maine.