Editorials - Portland Press Herald

Another View: Separating fact from fiction on bill to ensure Maine women’s safety

by Deb Sanderson May 10, 2015October 6, 2015

Despite critics’ claims, a proposal to regulate abortion clinics isn’t intended to restrict access to the facilities.

by The Editorial Board May 10, 2015October 6, 2015

Efforts to track remote employees will help the state figure out how to attract and support them.

by Los Angeles Times May 9, 2015October 6, 2015

A proposal to end bulk NSA collection of phone records is a step forward for privacy.

by James Colombo May 9, 2015October 6, 2015

A healthy middle class is dependent on stable, locally based union jobs that pay good wages.

by The Editorial Board May 8, 2015October 6, 2015

Too often, domestic violence accusations against police officers are brushed off.

by Charles Remmel May 8, 2015October 6, 2015

A son decided he preferred a peaceful passing to the ‘prolonged and painful’ process of dying of cancer.

by The Editorial Board May 7, 2015October 6, 2015

Posting arrests and mug shots on police Facebook pages publicly shames suspects before trial.

by The Editorial Board May 6, 2015October 6, 2015

Immediate action should follow reports that the state’s biggest insurer is violating a mandate to offer free birth control.

by The Editorial Board May 5, 2015October 6, 2015

Downgrading some possession offenses would allow addicts to move on with their lives after being punished.

by Bloomberg News May 5, 2015October 6, 2015

While the impulse behind the idea is sound, the policy itself could actually impair the effectiveness of law enforcement.