The conversation around LGBTQ issues in schools should be around making all students feels safe, valid and worthy.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: We’ve got to listen to the kids struggling with their mental health
Depression and self-harm are on the rise, showing that adolescents aren’t getting what they need.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Judge’s ruling should change handling of police misconduct records
It is clearly in the public’s interest to know the details when police officers are disciplined.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Don’t forget about COVID this summer
Last year we celebrated Independence Day too soon. We should use this Memorial Day to remember what can happen.
Posted inEditorials, Election 2022, Opinion
Our View: President Biden and Gov. Mills don’t control gas prices
Voters should not believe Republicans who want to exploit geopolitical crises for political gain.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Every fallen soldier’s family deserves a grave to visit on Memorial Day
The remains of Richard G. Salsbury, who was killed in action in World War II, were recently returned to Canaan, part of an effort to identify the remains of tens of thousands of missing service members.
Posted inEditorials, Letters, Opinion
Another View: Criticism of UMS chancellor misplaced
The system’s board of trustees needs to be more vocal about the agenda it wants the CEO to pursue.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Federal immigration failures create local crisis in Maine
Gridlock in Washington has exacerbated suffering for people who are only trying to survive.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Biden’s clarity on Taiwan presents risks
‘Strategic ambiguity’ has long been effective in U.S.-China relations.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: U.S. Senate running short on time to solve our biggest problems
Systemic challenges are taking lives and putting our planet in peril, and so far the Senate has been unable to answer the call.