Columnist Barney Frank is wrong to say it’s inconsistent to be liberal and anti-gambling.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
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Our View: Wounds stay fresh, even from long-ago abuse
A recent lawsuit reminds us how devastating the impact of crimes against children can be.
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Another View: String of tornadoes belies global warming skeptic’s views
Rather than deny the facts, we should prepare for ‘increased severe weather phenomena.’
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Another View: Defense of A-F grading scheme shows lack of competence
Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen has pursued an anti-public school agenda.
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Our View: With hunger growing, not time to cut SNAP
Both versions of the federal farm bill would cut assistance for people who really need it.
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Our View: Confusing process blocks college opportunity
No one wins when the doors of higher education are shut to society’s newcomers.
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Another View: Pro-gambling column ignores social cost of gaming expansion
Barney Frank inconsistently favors regulating predatory lenders, but not predatory casinos.
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Our View: Bills offer right response to military sex abuse crisis
Bipartisan efforts to treat victims better are good, but prevention measures are still needed.
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Another View: Newspaper’s constant criticism of governor has become unhealthy
There is more than one way to view the public responsibility to help Lewiston fire victims.
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Our View: MaineCare expansion would be a win for state
In a divided government, neither party can get anything done by demanding all or nothing.