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Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Federal gay rights bill overdue for passage
The Senate has done its job to prevent biased treatment. Now House Speaker Boehner needs to get out of the way.
Our View: Pot referendum doesn’t change much
Marijuana will be no more ‘legal’ in Portland than it was the day before Election Day.
Another View: N.J. Gov. Christie gives hope to pragmatic Republicans
Governance would benefit if other members of his party followed his more inclusive brand of politics.
Our View: Augusta should welcome mosque to community
Muslims want a better place to worship in the city; don’t define them by extremist factions.
Another View: Congress Square Park petitions respect the democratic process
But councilors who voted to sell part of the space ignored vision statements and the will of constituents.
Another View: Suicide prevention training will save lives
A new law aims to avert suicide among young people.
Our View: Michaud’s news shows how far we have come
What once could have been political poison is now just a piece of information.
Our View: Referendum wrong way to settle Congress Square issue
The city of Portland may be on shaky legal ground, but on the issue of good government, it is correct.
Our View: Counties need guidance for better-run jails
A legislative panel should back retooling a spending cap and giving the Board of Corrections more clout.