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Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Letters to the editor: Jobless, disadvantaged look to leaders
At the recent state Republican/tea party convention, Gov. LePage issued a direct challenge: “To all you able-bodied people out there, get off the couch and get yourself a job.” The convention delegates expressed their agreement with a standing ovation. He was referring to all those recipients of state welfare he claims are contributing to a […]
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Our View: LePage should have attended dam ceremony
A mutually beneficial compromise that brings diverse interests together should be celebrated.
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Our View: All eligible voters have a chance to make history today
Turnout is expected to be low, but today’s Senate primary has serious implications.
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Our View: Schools should avoid single-sex classes
A program designed to free children from gender stereotypes could just reinforce them.
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Another View: Internet commerce tax proposal offers no consumer safeguards
Mainers have little recourse if they buy a faulty product from an out-of-state online vendor.
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Our View: An open primary would be better for Maine
Maine is no longer a two-party state and our institutions should be changed to reflect that.
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Another View: Health insurance reform can’t ignore deficiencies
The individual market is a wreck and will keep getting worse, especially for older residents.
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Our View: Surge in military suicide a major crisis
A general’s insensitive blog post shows we are not meeting our obligations to the troops.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Wisconsin results show need for finance reform
Labor unions are not an adequate balance to the growing influence of corporate money.