An effort to just pass something, even if it does nothing, won’t help workers.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Another View: Columnist offered only one side of transgender rules conflict
Maine human rights laws are designed to protect all citizens, not just minorities.
Our View: Put Charter Commission focus back on mayor
It’s time to set the controversy of noncitizen voting aside and look at government structure.
Our View: Zoning just one way to spur waterfront growth
There are other mechanisms the city can employ to help its signature district thrive.
Our View: Committee wrong to strip penalties from cruelty bill
The cost of enforcement should not be the final factor when deciding if a crime is serious.
Our View: Clean Election Act funds prove hard to get, and that’s good
Serious candidates with a proven ability to organize are the ones who should get support.
Our View: Dropout prevention should start early
Portland is right to reach out to recent dropouts, but for many it will be too late.
Another View: Maine should pay attention to the dangers of cell phone use
An editorial was wrong to suggest that warning labels are an inappropriate safeguard.
Our View: Governor right to stick to his guns on taxes
New revenues will replace the toughest cuts. A tax increase would have made things worse.
Another View: Columnist, not the president, is arrogant on health summit
Obama is right to fight for a program that he and millions of others believe would help.