The legislation would add privacy as a natural right in Maine and protect electronic data and communication from unreasonable seizure by the government.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Judge’s order against The New York Times cannot stand
With very few and exact exceptions, no one in government can tell a newspaper what it can and cannot publish.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: First Amendment protects our right to live our freedoms
On the 230th anniversary of the amendment’s official adoption, let’s consider why the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition were bundled together.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Supreme Court gets it right on student free speech, privacy of the home
In rulings in two cases, the high court protects constitutional rights but shows flexibility.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inNation & World
Student’s Snapchat profanity leads to high court speech case
At issue is whether public schools can discipline students over something they say off-campus, a topic that is especially meaningful in a time of remote learning.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Hypocrisy abounds in response to Georgia voting law
Republicans lash out at big business and Democrats find some new friends, while corporations claim to discover a moral core.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: ‘Cancel culture’ is part of freedom of speech
Even people with a lot of power should not be exempt from the consequences of what they say.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine State Chamber: New election rules treat First Amendment as ‘loophole’
Every company has the right to advocate on issues that affect its well-being, because Mainers deserve access to all arguments on all sides of a ballot question.
Posted inMaine
New bill that targets press is part of a nationwide push
Proposed Stop Guilt by Accusation Act introduced in Augusta follows failed efforts to pass the measure in other states.