politics Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Gordon L. Weil: Dems move to center, fighting GOP appeal

by Gordon L. Weil Guest column July 21, 2023July 19, 2023

Bernie Sanders is no longer a “democratic socialist.” He has dropped that label on his website. President Joe Biden has gone out of his way to say he is not a socialist, contrasting himself with Vermont’s Sen. Sanders. The label has proved to be a political liability. When Biden ran for president in 2020, he […]

Maine, News

Bar Harbor protester sues police over arrest outside home of conservative activist Leonard Leo

by Emily Allen July 20, 2023July 21, 2023

Eli Durand-McDonnell says officers violated his first amendment rights when they arrested him at the behest of conservative legal activist Leonard Leo.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Americans are moving to other states as they sort themselves by ideology

by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board July 17, 2023July 16, 2023

The busy moving vans represent a worrying trend.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: Jimmy Carter has always been true to the standards he set for himself

by Bill Allen Special to the Press Herald July 11, 2023July 10, 2023

The man I first met at the Eastland Hotel in 1975, very early in his campaign, has inspired me throughout my life with his grace, integrity and compassion.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: Celebrate July Fourth by encouraging youth civic engagement

by Rajiv Vinnakota Special to the Press Herald July 4, 2023July 3, 2023

Gen Z is the most diverse and most tolerant generation in America’s history. There’s a lot to be gained from working together.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: Politicians will not be the people to save our political system

by Peter Jacobs Special to the Press Herald July 3, 2023June 30, 2023

Luckily, most of us aren’t politicians.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Faith-based communities have a role to play in strengthening democracy

by Sofi Hersher Andorsky The Fulcrum June 10, 2023June 9, 2023

Our approach envisions a shared future and supports a framework for civic action but empowers individual communities to engage in the ways that are most meaningful and effective for them.