Years ago, pro-choice advocate Florynce Kennedy said that if ‘men could get pregnant, abortion would be a sacrament.’
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: More than the jobs go when mills shut down
The state still lacks a plan to replace the pulp and paper jobs that are disappearing.
Another View: Clinton makes bad call on health law Cadillac tax
Obamacare is just another entitlement if you don’t cap tax advantaged compensation.
Our View: Rising incomes good news for only some
Maine and the nation are seeing gains in earnings for the people who need it least.
Our View: Pope’s visit with Kentucky county clerk should not be a surprise
Although he has softened some of the church’s rhetoric, its basic teachings have not changed.
Our View: Use heating oil savings to keep winter outside
The drop in oil prices creates an opportunity to invest in energy-efficient projects.
Our View: Maine should have one system for jails
The latest reform will waste money and put added pressure on property taxpayers.
Another View: Boehner’s successor will still have an unruly caucus
There is no indication that his sacrifice will purge the poison in the Republican Party.
Our View: Registry idea plays to those who believe welfare cheats abound in Maine
The Lewiston mayor’s proposal perpetuates the myth that aid programs remove the motivation to better oneself.
Another View: ‘Happy Birthday’ decision a gift to every American
A federal judge throws out a copyright claim, meaning the song may belong to the public after all.