Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Maine unions support ‘Medicare for All’

by MaryBeth Gagne and Doug Hall Special to the Telegram March 1, 2020February 29, 2020

Even people with good, union-negotiated insurance are struggling to pay their health care bills.

by Jim Fabiano Special to the Telegram March 1, 2020February 29, 2020

A long wait in a big-box store pushes one Maine couple to take the plunge into a brave new world.

by Jim Fossel March 1, 2020February 29, 2020

The state should have a well-regulated competition among gaming companies, not a protected monopoly for the few.

by Rep. Craig Hickman and Adan Abdikadir Special to the Press Herald February 29, 2020February 29, 2020

Black History Month serves as a reminder to not only reflect on the harm done but also to take action – starting with closing Long Creek.

by Robert Skoglund February 29, 2020February 28, 2020

I no longer take off my hat when I walk into a store (but I won’t wear a baseball cap to a funeral).

For all the time they’ve spent talking in recent months, supporters of Question 1 have said precious little.

by Karen Coker Special to the Press Herald February 28, 2020February 28, 2020

The $26,000 set aside for it would be better spent on vaccine-laced bait and/or a public outreach program and 24-7 reporting hotline.

by Alexa Kasdan Special to the New York Daily News February 28, 2020September 14, 2020

We need a leader who will work with those affected by greed, racism and sexism instead of discounting, dismissing or silencing them.

by Will Bunch The Philadelphia Inquirer February 27, 2020September 14, 2020

Primary voters hear Sanders talking about how he’ll solve their real-world, 21st-century problems, and they’re responding.

by Rob Brown Special to the Press Herald February 27, 2020February 27, 2020

L.D. 1520 would incentivize the sale of businesses to workers and improve training for companies that are considering selling to employees.