Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Sometimes you have to hand over the car keys

by John Gleason Special to the Press Herald July 5, 2024July 5, 2024

In theory, political parties exist to nominate the strongest candidates. They aren’t meant simply to coronate.

by Peggy McGehee Special to the Press Herald July 5, 2024July 4, 2024

Give families the right to seek emergency orders to remove guns from dangerous relatives. It’s that simple.

by Steve Lopez The Los Angeles Times July 4, 2024July 3, 2024

Too often, the term ‘dementia’ is used by lay people as a catch-all for any fumble by an older person.

by Tyler Cowen Bloomberg Opinion July 3, 2024July 1, 2024

The debate over immigration policy is more about the feelings than the numbers.

by Kaitlin Caruso and Anthony Moffa Special to the Press Herald July 3, 2024July 2, 2024

Do we really want courts deciding complicated questions of science and medicine? We don’t – and Maine can do better.

by The Rev. Allison C. G. Smith Special to the Press Herald July 2, 2024July 1, 2024

The candidate’s campaign to dehumanize immigrants must be forcefully resisted.

by Derek Pierce Special to the Press Herald July 2, 2024July 1, 2024

The successful transfer of power is a true measure of any strong institution.

by George Clark Special to the Press Herald July 1, 2024June 30, 2024

The stakes are high, and the whole world is looking on.

by Jane E. Card Special to the Telegram June 30, 2024June 29, 2024

An adolescent’s job is to figure out where they fit in the scheme of life. Our job as adults is to support that process.

by Rich West Special to the Telegram June 30, 2024June 30, 2024

I didn’t think the disruptive, unethical agitation would be sustained. I was right.