It’s a vote not to punish the chief executive, but to protect our democracy.
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The View From Here: Trump will get away with it – again
Republicans are committed to making sure their president faces no consequences.
Jim Fossel: Campaign spending is the problem, not donations
England has a system that allows people to contribute to campaigns, but dictates how much candidates and parties can spend.
Rep. Cooper: Trump investigation hearkens back to stymied LePage impeachment
There is an obligation to rein in the chief executive when he or she has flouted the Constitution and the rule of law, even if conviction is unlikely.
Our View: Time to rethink system for defending Maine’s poor
Questions about cost and quality should lead lawmakers to consider starting a public defender system.
The View From Here: Letters about vaccines blur the lines
As the old saying goes, people are entitled to their own opinions, but not to their own facts.
Jim Fossel: Portland right to put the brakes on surveillance tech
Police cameras in the schools and use of facial recognition software represent erosions of privacy that should not be taken lightly.
Our View: Maine, federal lawmakers should rein in facial surveillance
We need strong policies to keep the powerful technology from being misused.
Maine Voices: In time of turmoil, let’s recommit to our grand democratic experiment
May we be as stalwart and smart and creative as the originators of this radical idea of government.
Commentary: Constitution demands justice for all – not just for those who can pay for it
The lack of a strong, well-resourced indigent defense system in Maine leads to deeply unfair results.