The faithful are, like Jesus, embracing all humankind as meriting respect and charity.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Another View: Column drastically overstates radical element in Islam
There are extremists in every faith group. The vast majority of Muslims are not among them.
Our View: Two courts uphold political disclosure
Speakers’ identities can be as important to the public as the message that is delivered.
Another View: Summers should make clear which regulations he would cut
If there are really laws that don’t benefit anyone, the candidate should say what they are.
Another View: Lamb’s idea, C-SPAN, made government better
The retirement of Brian Lamb marks the end of an era that started way back in 1979.
Another View: Fitness matters more than fatness in determining health
There is very little evidence to prove that being overweight is a cause of disease.
Our View: Retirement out of reach for most older workers
The long-term future of Social Security and Medicare is more important than ever.
Our View: State policy could make bad drug problem worse
Cutting off addiction treatment while there is a heroin epidemic is a dangerous move.
Another View: Schools should improve programs that help students with dyslexia
Just because they are referred to special ed doesn’t mean they are getting what they need.
Our View: DHHS, not families, at fault for aid overpayment
Rather than try to squeeze funds from needy recipients, the state should accept responsibility.