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Editorials

Published
June 16, 2020

Our View: Equal rights decision something to celebrate

The Supreme Court's decision offers long-overdue protection for LGBT people in the workplace.
Published
June 15, 2020

Another View: Don’t bungle the ending of America’s longest war

The U.S. should let progress, not politics, guide the pace of its withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Published
June 14, 2020

Another View: Press Herald to Trump supporters – go to hell

Bill Nemitz's recent attack on the president – followed by an editorial calling for Trump to resign – have one reader questioning his own donations to the paper.
Published
June 14, 2020

Our View: In Maine, nationwide, more aid needed to keep economy afloat

A better-than-expected jobs report has buoyed hopes for a quick recovery, but fundamental problems remain that hint at a longer downturn.
Published
June 13, 2020

Another View: Unions help ensure police officers won’t face accountability

Contract protections make it harder to rein in small abuses and can even shield egregious actions.

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Published
June 12, 2020

Our View: Masks critical to keeping down new cases of COVID-19

There's a lot of noise around the issue, but the facts are clear: Face coverings significantly slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Published
June 11, 2020

Another View: Finally, NFL backs players’ peaceful protests

Colin Kaepernick took a knee and paid a price. Then George Floyd was killed, and black players demanded that the league stand up for black lives.
Published
June 10, 2020

Our View: As nation, Maine reopen, risks from COVID-19 remain high

Every person has a responsibility to help limit the spread of the coronavirus, by using tools that we know are effective.
Published
June 9, 2020

Our View: Voices of Mainers raising black children must be heard

We should recognize that the mothers and fathers of children of color shoulder a burden that few others understand.
Published
June 8, 2020

Our View: Mills shouldn’t keep lawmakers from doing their job

The governor's response to questions about unemployment benefits echoed her predecessor, and that's not good.