We are in a crisis moment for abortion access. Nearly half of all women of reproductive age – over 36 million women and even more transgender and nonbinary people that could need an abortion – have lost access to safe, legal abortion in the United States. As a supporter of reproductive health care, I am […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Mainewhile: Maine owes its brand to now crippled EPA
We are in a drought. “Moderate” for the Midcoast as of this writing. So far, knock on wood, our well is holding up. We made it through last year’s drought, too, thank goodness. But pause a moment and consider that statement. We are in a drought … and we had a drought last year as […]
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What you need to know about the Supreme Court’s EPA case
The ruling is the latest instance of the court’s emboldened conservative majority flexing its muscle following its decision to strike down Roe v. Wade.
Posted inMaine, News
Supreme Court ruling limits EPA’s power to combat climate change – but not Maine’s
The 6-3 decision Thursday will have few direct effects on Maine’s ambitious climate change efforts.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
More than 1,000 march in Portland to protest abortion ruling
The ruling means women no longer have a constitutional right to abortion, but Maine state law protects that right within state borders.
Posted inNation & World, News
In historic ruling, Supreme Court overturns abortion rights, freeing states to enact bans
The decision, unthinkable just a few years ago, was the culmination of decades of efforts by abortion opponents, made possible by an emboldened right side of the court.
Posted inMaine, News
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Maine ban on public funds for religious school tuition
The ruling on a program for rural communities that do not have their own public high schools could create opportunities for school choice programs in other states.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Supreme Court ruling on lawsuits against federal agents could affect Maine, civil rights group says
The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine says the high court ruling siding with the government could have an adverse effect here.
Posted inMaine
Supreme Court expected to soon rule on Maine school voucher case
Carson v. Makin centers around whether students in mostly rural districts can use state education vouchers to attend religious-based schools.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
What would happen in Maine if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade?
A draft opinion leaked to Politico suggests a majority of justices on the court support overturning the 1973 case that legalized abortion nationwide.