It relates how God set an ancient people free, and why freedom is a right worth preserving.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Nuclear arms deal with Russia still important
The Cold War may be over, but nuclear war remains a threat to global security.
Another View: Teachers’ unions stand in the way of education reform
A columnist was wrong to say that the state benefits from a lack of public school choice.
Our View: State can afford the right bond package
The capacity to borrow exists as long as the projects funded are the right kind of debt.
Our View: Mortgage relief program likely still not enough
Maine’s mandatory mediation is a good way to keep more people in their homes.
Another View: Even local voting should be seen as the sacred right of a citizen
Non-citizen voting in local races is not an issue for one city to decide on its own.
Our View: Portland’s gateway to get a fresh look from planners
Architects from all over will spend three days in Portland, talking to people about East Bayside.
Our View: Diocese well withinrights to pull funding
By not living up to the conditions of its grant, Preble Street paid the price of free speech.
Our View: Google tells China that censorship isn’t what we do
The company puts a lucrative deal at risk to take a stand for a basic human right.
Our View: Keeping a lid on pot appropriate for state
Advocates of medicinal marijuana may complain about new rules, but it’s still an illegal drug.