Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Opinion: It’s when believing in things feels hard that we have to do it

by Susan Lebel Young Special to the Press Herald January 30, 2025January 29, 2025

In these times of deep discord and disorienting differences, we need our beliefs to underpin connection and action.

by Dr. Anastasia Antonacos Special to the Press Herald January 30, 2025January 29, 2025

By providing a strong performing arts education, Portland can ensure students have a range of viable career options.

by Richard Peterson and Rev. Dr. Judith Blanchard Special to the Press Herald January 29, 2025January 28, 2025

Her sermon in the National Cathedral was nothing short of prophetic.

by Rep. Dan Shagoury Special to the Press Herald January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

An anti-vaccine activist simply should not lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

by Clarence Page The Chicago Tribune January 29, 2025January 28, 2025

While some of those convicted in the Jan. 6 riot have seen the error of their ways, Americans still need to tune out the extremists.

by Stanley Paige Zeigler Special to the Press Herald January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

The volatile cost of fossil fuels and the financial toll of climate-related damage are the real culprits.

by Jerry Provencher Special to the Press Herald January 28, 2025January 27, 2025

Using the military as the main tool of America’s foreign policy is the wrong approach.

by Frank E. Reilly Special to the Press Herald January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Reflections on the inauguration of the country’s 47th president, one week on.

by Dini Merz Special to the Press Herald January 27, 2025January 26, 2025

The recent blackout offered ordinary Americans a chance to meaningfully connect with Chinese counterparts on another app.

by Tommy Hickey Special to the Press Herald January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Efforts to gut the popular measure must be thwarted.