Editorials - Portland Press Herald

Another View: Passenger rail ‘dreamers’ should have dose of reality

by GEORGE C. BETKE JR. March 8, 2013

There is a future for rail service, but it will have to start slow and build gradually over time.

A new level of engagement will help students acquire the skills employers are looking for.

by JIM BOUCHARD March 7, 2013

Small-business owners set wages based on productivity and a competitive job market.

On both the federal and state level, lawmakers should resist the temptation to act in the dark.

But the measure should be just one part of Congress’ effort to prevent gun violence.

by Los Angeles Times March 6, 2013

For now, the United States should keep using diplomatic pressure to get Assad to leave.

The old strategies won’t offer an effective response to an evolving business environment.

by PAUL S. BACHORIK March 5, 2013

The media can tell whether public officials are acting properly without knowing individual names.

by DANIEL J. ROONEY March 4, 2013

The president’s only response to the nation’s problems is to complain to the news media.

A conviction or court order should be required before powerful genetic evidence can be taken.