The country has become something of a Wild West black-market weapons trading post.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Trump’s stance on violent extremists is a disgrace
By refusing to condemn racist groups, the president has given them aid and comfort.
Another View: Apple, Amazon cave to China as it tightens access to internet
China is cracking down on software that allows just about anyone to breach its Great Firewall.
Our View: LePage’s remarks on Charlottesville are too little, too late
He should have immediately and unequivocally condemned the racist violence – but he didn’t.
Our View: Trump has emboldened alt-right extremists
A movement that once existed in the dark corners of the internet is now a public force.
Our View: State should do more than profit from booze sales
Evidence is mounting that alcohol abuse – like opioid addiction – is getting worse.
Our View: Maine’s ‘most vulnerable’ citizens are failed again
We should expect no less from the state than the protection of people with disabilities.
Another View: Nixon’s record of accomplishments is worse than Trump’s lack of one
While still a candidate, Nixon undermined Vietnam War peace talks, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths.
Another View: Trump’s DOJ joins Ohio voter suppression effort
Encouraging voting has been U.S. policy, but lowering turnout is now a favorite tactic of the Republican Party.
Our View: ‘Anti-white bias’ investigation addresses made-up issue
By challenging policies that help open colleges’ doors to more students, the White House is trying to rally the president’s core supporters.