Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Douglas Rooks: Trump puts rule of law to the test

by Douglas Rooks February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

These are difficult months for those who work for the federal government and depend on its programs.

by Andrea LaFlamme Special to the Press Herald February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

Based on the senator’s recent track record, it depends on the situation.

by Clarence Page The Chicago Tribune February 19, 2025February 18, 2025

While Elon Musk’s 4-year-old son got the ball rolling, Danielle Sassoon delivered a much more serious message to the president.

by Steven P. Stout, MD Special to the Press Herald February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

Our guidelines for safe treatment with stimulants have been developed with the safety of our communities in mind.

by Rep. Tavis Hasenfus Special to the Press Herald February 18, 2025February 18, 2025

Most of Patel’s work has been hyper-partisan, intended more to drive wedges through society than to protect the public.

by Charlotte Jacobs Special to the Press Herald February 18, 2025February 17, 2025

Without sufficient state and federal funding, early childhood education will be deserted.

by Dr. Marguerite Pennoyer Special to the Press Herald February 18, 2025February 18, 2025

The state has not increased that tax in 20 years. It’s time.

by Jennifer Lunden Special to the Press Herald February 18, 2025February 19, 2025

An unelected billionaire is in the middle of an outright grab of classified information. This is no time for business as usual.

by Noah Robidoux Special to the Press Herald February 17, 2025February 16, 2025

If the goal is to win, start seeking strategy and advice from people elected recently.

by The Rev. T. Richard Snyder Special to the Press Herald February 17, 2025February 16, 2025

Well. Let’s ask ourselves how the rest of the world is currently viewing us.