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U.S. Constitution

Published
August 3, 2021

Our View: Voting Rights Act needs attention now

One of the great achievements of American democracy could be erased in our time if we do not fight to save it.
Published
August 1, 2021

Maine Voices: Can America remain a democracy? Authoritarianism raises its ugly head

We need to elect leaders who appeal to our better selves, who inspire us to be strong and unafraid, who give us specific reasons to be optimistic.
Published
July 27, 2021

Commentary: End discrimination in Maine against religious school families

By barring the use of public funding for religious high schools, the state is violating the First Amendment’s Free Exercise Clause, says the firm representing three Maine families.
Published
July 18, 2021

Maine Voices: July Fourth weekend standoff should raise awareness of ‘sovereign citizen’ threat

Rise of the Moors, arrested en route to Maine, is just one of many unauthorized paramilitary entities in the U.S.
Published
July 15, 2021

Maine Voices: Our country’s foundation depends on strong infrastructure plan

Any package should include enhanced broadband access and renewable energy, address climate change and harness willing private-sector resources.

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Published
July 10, 2021

Maine Voice: Collins, King should vote to repeal outdated 2002 Iraq war authorization

Maine’s senators have come out in favor of the legislative branch reasserting its authority to declare war. Supporting S.J. Res. 10 is one way to do that.
Published
June 12, 2021

Commentary: LGBTQ Americans have the right to raise children

A Philadelphia agency is prioritizing religion over children's safety by arguing for government funding while excluding LGBTQ potential foster and adoptive parents.
Published
May 18, 2021

Our View: Abortion rights under attack, in Maine and nation

Bills that would make it more difficult to terminate a pregnancy come before state legislators as the Supreme Court takes on Roe v. Wade.
Published
May 9, 2021

Another View: Criminal trials should come first

Civil trials are important, but when jail time is at stake, the priority is clear.
Published
May 1, 2021

Commentary: How to live your First Amendment freedoms

Many Americans can’t name the five freedoms this amendment guarantees: the freedoms of religion, speech, press, peaceful assembly and government petition.