Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Maine Observer: A tiny speck of hope in a dark night

by Steven Price Special to the Telegram July 12, 2020July 11, 2020

A glimpse of the International Space Station was a relief from the steady stream of bad news here on Earth.

by Eli Lake Bloomberg Opinion July 11, 2020July 10, 2020

Yet the senator from Kentucky is right to point out that Congress is abdicating its responsibility.

by Barry Hobbins Special to the Press Herald July 11, 2020July 10, 2020

This is an opportunity to leverage state, federal and private funds and build employment and educational opportunities statewide.

by Isabelle Christie Special to the Press Herald July 11, 2020July 10, 2020

Maine should redirect funding to students, not districts, giving parents the power to determine their children’s education.

by Bianca Santiago, Jon Bradley and Thomas Chalmers McLaughlin Special to the Press Herald July 10, 2020July 9, 2020

Racial disparities among homeless people are real, and will require all of us to change the institutions and policies at their foundation.

by Joshua Broder Special to the Press Herald July 10, 2020July 9, 2020

Vote ‘yes’ on 1 to put millions of dollars to work creating jobs, supporting students and helping businesses rebound and grow.

Lois Griswold, who captured the dramatic photo of strangers rescuing a diver in distress, specializes in connecting with people.

by Barbara S. Held Special to the Press Herald July 9, 2020July 8, 2020

Carrying extra masks, a Bronx-born ‘defensive pessimist’ welcomes the crowds of summer.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald July 8, 2020July 7, 2020

Falsely equating racial justice uprisings with race war, some white Americans are losing their damn minds.

by Mitchell Stein Special to the Press Herald July 8, 2020July 8, 2020

Frequent testing will be critical to protecting the health of teachers, students and families.