Long ago I was one of the customer service reps who always tried to make callers happy, but sometimes we just had to say ‘no.’
Greg Kesich
Portland Press Herald opinion columns from Greg Kesich.
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Greg Kesich: In case you missed it, two candidates for governor just got good news
EMILY’s List and supporters of ranked-choice voting may separate Janet Mills and Adam Cote from the Democratic primary crowd.
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Greg Kesich: Gov. LePage’s divisiveness likely to linger even after he’s gone
The governor will depart in a year, but he’s fueled political distrust that will last for many more.
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Greg Kesich: Fired Jackman town manager says he’s not racist. Yes he is
What else would you call someone who wants to ban Islam and calls for racial separation?
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Greg Kesich: Tax bill won’t address levies that hit low-wage earners hardest
The payroll tax bite is relatively light for wealthy taxpayers, so there is little incentive to cut them.
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Podcast: Portland’s mayor discusses his combative relationships within City Hall and the media
Mayor Ethan Strimling critiques what he sees as the media’s focus on personality over policies.
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Greg Kesich: Why spend $12 million on ineffective program? It’s zombie politics
There are better ways to create jobs than through Pine Tree Zones, but they somehow keep surviving.
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Greg Kesich: Mayor more isolated than ever in failed bid for financial post
Councilors fault Strimling for grandstanding and dividing Portland’s political scene in a grab for power.
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Greg Kesich: Workplace sexual misconduct is bigger than a few notorious cases
We focus too much on the celebrity perpetrators, and not enough on creating a better environment.
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Greg Kesich: Don’t like Collins’ tax cut vote, Democrats? Offer up an alternative
Critics hammer the senator for voting straight Republican, but Democrats haven’t articulated their own policy positions.