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Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Another View: House Republicans must stand firm against ‘tyranny of the majority’
By holding out for changes to or repeal of Obamacare, lawmakers are responding to their constituents.
Our View: Welfare bills will worsen plight of the most needy
Tightening rules for receiving aid won’t address the real reasons people find it hard to get work.
Another View: Deepwater Horizon trial seeks to put a price on disaster
How much BP must pay should be a cautionary tale to other companies that put the environment at risk.
Our View: Riverview fight with feds not just about money
The state’s legal battle should not overshadow the mental health system’s underlying faults.
Another View: Eliminating chemical weapons shouldn’t just be about Syria
It’s only prudent for all countries to improve controls on materials for arms with such potential for destruction.
Our View: Constitution protects ads for Portland pot campaign
Removing Marijuana Policy Project posters from city buses would erode key protections.
Our View: Gambling interests shouldn’t control state commission
A commission created to create an orderly process for the state to expand gambling is recommending a chaotic free-for-all.
Another View: Iraqi and Afghan translators deserve their allies’ support
They helped our troops when help was needed, and they should not be forgotten by us now.
Another View: Europe’s consumer confidence up, U.S. consumers down
We have reason to be worried: Our leaders aren’t presenting policies that address key economic issues.