His remarks about a patient released from Maine Med cross ethical lines and scapegoat immigrants.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Another View: Columnist underestimates scope of Republicans’ war on women
Everything from enacting voter ID laws to limiting food assistance makes women’s lives more difficult.
Another View: Ebola screening a sensible, timely step by U.S. government
While it still mostly strikes West Africa, it makes sense to take steps to keep the virus from taking hold here.
Our View: Portland effort could grow new industry here
By convening businesses, hospitals and colleges, the city is building an economic future.
Our View: Both trade programs and liberal arts are needed
A well-rounded education is better preparation for many careers than vocational training alone.
Another View: A ‘for profit’ health care system will continue to fail U.S.
Every other developed country guarantees health care for its citizens, and they all do it for a lesser price.
Our View: Structural changes key to university’s future
Layoffs and cuts to academic programs may be needed, but they should come later.
Another View: Sorting good from bad among for-profit colleges
High-pressure sales tactics and false promises give hopeful students nothing but debt.
Our View: Maine playing catch-up in anti-meth efforts
The state has missed opportunities to cut off the supply chain and support those who get addicted.
Our View: Maine’s private food programs have too much on their plate
The state should lift a mandate that adds to the workload for hunger-related charities and puts nutrition out of the reach of thousands of needy Mainers.