The only way to reverse the damage caused by the Supreme Court is to amend the Constitution.
U.S. Constitution
Posted inEditorials, Op-eds, Opinion
Insight: Democrats can learn to win in rural states
The U.S. Senate is biased in favor of small states, but not necessarily in favor of Republicans.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: There’s nothing nefarious about executive orders
George Washington used them. So did Lincoln, Obama and Trump. Biden will, too. They’re just an ordinary part of governing.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: The self-inflicted agony of Emily Murphy
Each day that the head of the General Services Administration abstains from her responsibilities, it becomes harder to see her as a neutral public servant.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Don’t expect much from divided government
Great achievements of the past have come when one party controls both houses of Congress and the presidency.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Panel’s suggested reforms address inequity of inadequate voting access
The cusp of a new administration is a good time to revisit institutions that weaken democracy in the 21st century.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Giving Black voters a reason to go Republican
The party needs to return to its roots and protect the right to vote.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Maine needs a public defender service
As attention is focused on the harm done in the name of criminal justice, now is the time to make this change.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Out-of-control money in Maine’s U.S. Senate race
The state is no better informed after $200 million in campaign spending, but we may be more divided than ever.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: The Supreme Court needs reform
The existing norms are failing and need attention – but there are better ideas than packing the court.