Pre-COVID levels of food assistance are simply no match for a ‘post-COVID’ world.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Rep. Clinton Collamore should resign immediately
The indicted Democratic lawmaker has been MIA since being charged with a host of fraud charges – and he’s still collecting a salary. Plus, a note on the proposed e-bike rebate.
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Our View: To ease rental crisis, we can’t just regulate space – we must create it
The myriad challenges faced by renters throughout Greater Portland were brought to life in a special report Sunday. The way out is to build.
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Our View: Paid leave would strengthen Maine’s families and workforce
There’s nothing more important than giving people the opportunity to care for their loved ones.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Biden is right to stay firm on US support for Ukraine
The president has assured Ukraine that the U.S. will stand with it for “as long as it takes.” If it’s possible to expedite military assistance, he should do so.
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Our View: Trend of child labor violations demands greater vigilance
In Maine as across the U.S., young workers are being drafted in where other workers won’t go.
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Another View: What our healing ozone layer tells us about addressing climate change
Although it’s an apples-and-oranges comparison, ozone restoration offers a valuable example of what decisive policy making can achieve.
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Our View: Enthusiasm for tax cuts better channeled elsewhere
Maine’s historic surplus presents the state with more than one type of opportunity.
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Our View: This is what it takes to open a warming shelter?
Portland has to be capable of mobilizing to protect the homeless before there’s no choice left but to do it.
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Another View: A welcome revolt against the flawed college ranking system
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona was right when he called the ranking system a ‘joke.’ All schools should jump ship.