Maine Voices - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: On Nelson Mandela Day, reflect on the need for reform of our prison system

by Lani Graham Special to the Press Herald July 18, 2023July 17, 2023

A ‘best we can do’ attitude is used justify mass incarceration in our country, a cycle of cruelty marked by poor results.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: How to avert another four years of President Donald Trump

by Roger Bowen Special to the Press Herald July 17, 2023July 18, 2023

The only certain path to keeping Trump out of the White House – and the scary scenarios that could ensue – rests, yes, with voters.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: Agency and hope needed to solve global warming

by Sam Saltonstall Special to the Press Herald July 16, 2023July 15, 2023

Tens of millions of people worldwide – many of them right here in Maine – are working on this problem in thousands of different ways.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: Reinventing myself has been a lifelong pleasure

by Barbara Jenni Special to the Press Herald July 15, 2023July 16, 2023

At 94, I’ve tackled everything from fixing up jalopies to running an inn to raising a family and enjoyed myself in the kitchen and on the slopes.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: No walls are high enough to keep out people desperate for a safe place

by Dan Kolbert Special to the Press Herald July 14, 2023July 13, 2023

Instead of wasting precious time trying to shut today’s refugees out, we can prepare for them in a way that could benefit all of us.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: Slashing school budget will shortchange Gorham students

by Nicki Hudson Special to the Press Herald July 13, 2023July 12, 2023

The $2.9 million reduction highlights the issue of equity in public education and within the community. Vote ‘no’ on the budget July 25.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: The undoing of Clarence Thomas – and of racial justice in America

by Barbara S. Held Special to the Press Herald July 12, 2023July 11, 2023

To eliminate racism, do we have to retain racial categories, or must we eliminate any idea of race as real?

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: Jimmy Carter has always been true to the standards he set for himself

by Bill Allen Special to the Press Herald July 11, 2023July 10, 2023

The man I first met at the Eastland Hotel in 1975, very early in his campaign, has inspired me throughout my life with his grace, integrity and compassion.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: Supreme Court’s conservatives have not fulfilled their constitutional obligations

by Barbara Cray Special to the Press Herald July 10, 2023July 9, 2023

Hence, they can be removed.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: Don’t tell me we can’t effectively tackle the housing crisis

by David Alexander Special to the Press Herald July 9, 2023July 8, 2023

The contrast between ‘high-end’ development and city encampments seems as stark to me as that between the present day and the Second World War.