U.S. Constitution

Published
October 3, 2020

Maine Family Planning CEO: Mainers’ right to abortion is safe, for now. We must keep it that way

We should elect pro-choice legislators and press for an amendment protecting abortion rights in the state constitution.
Published
September 30, 2020

Commentary: There’s room for surprises from Amy Coney Barrett

It is pretty easy to predict the voting patterns of new Supreme Court justices, yet the court is capable of eye-openers.
Published
September 27, 2020

The View From Here: Trump is rewriting the unwritten rules

From politicizing the Supreme Court to refusing to commit to a peaceful transition, our norm-busting president is taking us into a danger zone.
Published
September 24, 2020

Maine Voices: Go back to the future in filling Supreme Court vacancies

We need to encourage bipartisanship by restoring the 60-vote threshold for advancing nominations to the high court.
Published
September 22, 2020

Mainewhile: Judicial system must remain strong and independent