Editorials - Portland Press Herald

Another View: Trump right to back off Clinton probe, but it’s still not his call

by The Washington Post November 25, 2016November 24, 2016

The U.S. attorneys who investigate and prosecute federal crimes are supposed to be free from interference by the White House.

by The Editorial Board November 25, 2016November 24, 2016

Commissioner Joseph Fitzpatrick should keep talking about the issues raised by this tragedy.

by The Editorial Board November 24, 2016November 23, 2016

Let’s be thankful we live in a country capable of sheltering those who are fleeing unimaginable circumstances.

by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 23, 2016November 22, 2016

Donald Trump and America won’t fare well in the world without close ties to Angela Merkel and her country.

by The Editorial Board November 23, 2016November 22, 2016

Facebook’s response won’t work unless users do more to rein in the spread of false claims.

by THE EDITORIAL BOARD November 22, 2016November 21, 2016

A new president and Congress should try to fix the perverse incentive system that now exists.

by Fergus Falls (Minn.) Daily Journal November 21, 2016November 20, 2016

Candidates would never reach beyond their base without this time-honored vote-counting system.

by The Editorial Board November 21, 2016November 20, 2016

Troubled history shows the need for transparency in Maine’s juvenile corrections system.

by Charles Todorich November 20, 2016November 20, 2016

Isolated thinkers like Gina Barreca are condescending to people who don’t buy their outdated ideas.

by The Editorial Board November 20, 2016November 18, 2016

Responding to the loss of manufacturing jobs will take more than either party is offering.