Giving Portland landlords ‘the benefit of the doubt’ flies in the face of the rules’ intent.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Another View: Nanoplastics are dangerous – and in your ‘pure’ bottled water
None of us are doomed to a life of gulping down plastic.
Our View: We need to rethink rebuilding – and think about retreating
The most responsible recovery from storm damage may involve walking away from places where damage is all but certain to happen again.
Our View: Poverty, not parenting, is the reason students are missing school
Families are getting help from local schools. What they really need are the resources to get by.
Another View: Trump immunity claim is ridiculous and dangerous
If Trump is really worried that President Biden is abusing his official position, the former president wouldn’t be arguing that Biden should be able to do so consequence-free.
Another View: Can divided Washington unite? The fractured GOP is the biggest obstacle.
Several important turning points in the next few weeks will determine the state of the union.
Our View: It’s time to pick the president by national popular vote
The Electoral College process is the only one we’ve ever known. That’s not a good reason to stay with it.
Our View: Build roadways that are safe for everyone
Telling drivers to pay attention and slow down hasn’t been working.
Another View: Early decision admissions for college unfairly favor wealthy students
Despite the economic disparity, early decision is expanding even beyond its original concept.
Our View: Let the ballot eligibility process run its course
Clamor over Secretary Bellows’ decision – from all sides – does more harm than good.