Philippine President Duterte, who has suspected drug traffickers killed, ought to be shunned until he reins in the practice, not invited to the White House.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
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Our View: Abstinence-only sex education making an unwanted comeback
The resurgence of federal funding for programs that have been shown not to work sends a strong symbolic message.
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Our View: Laws aren’t stopping Maine’s repeat drunken drivers
Broadening the use of ignition devices is a better way to keep drinkers off the road.
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Another View: Russia can’t tell difference between Jehovah’s Witnesses and Islamic State
President Vladimir Putin once again tramples on the rights that the Russian constitution guarantees.
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Our View: Allow early pot sales, and end absurd drug laws
It’s legal to use and possess marijuana, but you still have to commit a crime to get it.
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Another View: Servers would lose out with minimum wage change
Why fix a problem that doesn’t exist and take money away from people who are making a good living?
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Our View: State should not block ocean wind project
Maine’s best chance to grow a new industry is threatened by a bill now before the Legislature.
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Another View: Trump’s moves won’t jibe with Constitution
A court has found that only Congress has the power to place conditions on federal spending.
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Our View: Emergency interventions in schools should be last resort only
Restraints are still used too often in Maine schools, especially on students who have disabilities.
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Our View: Maine needs vision more than a new state agency
Energy planning is important, but so is analysis of a number of factors that affect the economy.