We can return to looking for ways to bring more voters into the process, not fewer.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Another View: Obama’s veto of aid to Syrian rebels prolongs the slaughter
As long as the United States and its allies delay arming the rebels, the killing gets worse.
Our View: Slow action on judicial appointments hurts process
Will it be hard to recruit candidates who see how badly the Senate treats other nominees?
Our View: Passenger rail service making progress in Maine
Critics choose to forget that big transportation infrastructure projects don’t happen overnight.
Another View: Boy Scouts discriminate against more than gay leaders
Religious nonbelievers are also excluded by policies that don’t exist in other organizations.
Our View: Good news in Portland economic scorecard
But a report by business groups shows the metro region still has room for improvement.
Another View: Even a ‘good guy’ with a gun won’t make us safe from guns
We’re all given to error and should be protected from carrying out our passing ‘bad’ impulses.
Our View: FCC plan for free WiFi would spur economy
The narrow interests of some telecom companies should not outweigh the broad public interest.
Another View: Task force member supports city’s homeless prevention plan
Providing housing to people with medical or mental health needs is cost effective and humane.
Our View: Governor makes case for more revenue in budget
There is nothing left to cut and not enough money to pay for the state’s essential services.