Our elected officials must oppose President Trump’s unconscionable budget cuts to the EPA.
Maine Voices
Opinion columns submitted by the public to the Portland Press Herald.
Maine Voices: When victims realize what is happening, they can leave abusive homes
The ‘Aha!’ moments are what keep investigators and law enforcement doing their best work.
Maine Voices: Genocide survivors share ‘soul wounds’
Holocaust Remembrance Month is a time to remember acts of genocide that occurred in the past and continue to take place today.
Join lobstermen, others concerned with Maine’s environment at climate march in Augusta
Trump’s proposed budget cut would slash research programs and even weather service funds.
Maine Voices: There are common-sense, fact-based ways to fix immigration
Taxpayers are subsidizing big business and a desire for cheap labor at a massive cost to society.
Maine Voices: Our state can lead the way in modernizing child care, elderly services
The universal family care bill before the Legislature would address many issues facing the current system.
Maine Voices: There is no survivable ‘nuclear option’ in alarming new arms race
Rebuilding our weapons delivery systems would also be a colossal waste of precious tax dollars.
Maine Voices: LePage administration forfeits almost $2 billion in federal aid to Maine
Turning away federal funds doesn’t lower your tax burden; it simply sends those dollars to another state.
Maine Voices: Rising infant mortality rates point to big problems in northern Maine
Some rural counties in the state have similar numbers to places like Romania, Croatia and Botswana.
Maine Voices: Don’t penalize energy conservers
To maintain the electric grid and roads, let the market work instead of burdening those who invest in clean technologies.