Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: For a better government, get out and vote

by Tom Waddell Special to the Press Herald October 7, 2020October 6, 2020

As the number of people who vote goes up, so does the likelihood that the elected candidate will represent a majority of voters.

by Isaac Lozano The Washington Post October 7, 2020October 6, 2020

I can’t afford programs that look good on college applications, but I have high test scores. Phasing out the exams might hurt students such as me.

by Susan Johnston Special to the Press Herald October 6, 2020October 6, 2020

Two years ago Tuesday, she voted for Brett Kavanaugh, after skipping the meeting where I’d hoped to tell her my abortion story.

by Petula Dvorak The Washington Post October 6, 2020October 6, 2020

As President Trump, ill with COVID, returns, who will protect the staffers who keep him and his family safe?

by Bill Dunn Special to the Press Herald October 6, 2020October 6, 2020

The many benefits of the Maine Power Delivery Authority are worth signing a petition to put the issue on the ballot next year.

by Patrisha McLean Special to the Press Herald October 5, 2020October 7, 2020

Survivors are threatened by state COVID policies that aim to reduce jail overcrowding.

by Jim Fossel October 4, 2020October 3, 2020

They’d be better off focusing on supporting their candidates rather than endless legal wrangling and referendum campaigns.

by Alan Caron Special to the Telegram October 4, 2020October 3, 2020

This is a moment to learn some important lessons for the future.

by Ted O'Meara Special to the Telegram October 4, 2020October 3, 2020

A former Maine Republican chairman says the party he once led has abandoned its principles and deserves to lose the election.

by Daniel T. Willingham Special to the Los Angeles Times October 4, 2020October 3, 2020

Research shows that children do better with distance learning when an adult facilitator is nearby.