Rep. Lawrence Lockman’s column shows that tea party politicians prefer confrontation to cooperation.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Rifle-carrying man displayed poor judgment
Whatever Carlos Reed’s intent, his openly toting a gun around Portland put police in a perilous situation.
Another View: Don’t use interlock device to soften drunken-driving penalty
Repeat offenders should be kept out of the driver’s seat, not enabled with technology.
Our View: LePage administration chased off ocean wind investment
By killing the Statoil deal, Maine’s governor fulfills the objective of his energy policy.
Our View: The humanities still teach marketable skills
The University of Maine is showing that the old subjects still matter in a rapidly changing world.
Another View: Mike Michaud listened and learned on reproductive rights
Being able to ask questions and change a position is a rare and important skill for a leader to have.
Another View: Waterfront editorial parroted industry argument
The proposed tar sands ban would protect the health, safety and future of South Portland residents.
Another View: Asian leaders will not succeed if they try to suppress innovation
The Internet can be a catalyst for innovation only if free communication is allowed to flourish.
Our View: Federal budget deal must tackle tax reform
During upcoming deficit talks, Sens. Collins and King should work with Democrats to close loopholes.
Another View: Defense of Maine public school presentations downplays proselytizing
Claims that Life Choices’ assemblies were simply ‘anti-bullying’ overlook the pervasive religious themes.