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U.S. Constitution

Published
May 29, 2022

Commentary: When partisanship trumps journalistic integrity, the truth loses

It is clear that smear has carried the day when the Press Herald’s editorial page editor is willing to brand someone a liar without even calling that person.
Published
May 15, 2022

The View From Here: Abortion may just be the beginning

Federalist Society donors are poised to create changes to American life through the courts that could not be accomplished through the democratic process.
Published
May 12, 2022

Maine Voices: Americans must show that we really value our freedoms

Democracy depends on an informed populace that faces reality and challenges authoritarianism.
Published
May 7, 2022

Commentary: Students’ religious freedom deserves Supreme Court’s protection

A case involving a high school coach who pressured players to pray with him is important for a nation where church-state separation is being called into question.
Published
May 6, 2022

Maine Voices: Leaked ruling overturning Roe flouts legal system’s standards

Justice Samuel Alito has failed to demonstrate any reason why the court should not be bound by its earlier decision.

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Published
May 5, 2022

Commentary: State courts take on gerrymandering

Stepping into a void left by the U.S. Supreme Court, recent rulings have provided an unusual degree of nonpartisanship in these polarized times.
Published
April 21, 2022

Our View: Maine lawmakers missed chance to fix indigent legal aid

While the state clings to its unique criminal defense setup, people are being denied their constitutional rights.
Published
April 8, 2022

Commentary: We believe in innocent until proven guilty – unless a defense attorney is up for office

The attacks on Ketanji Brown Jackson for representing indigent defendants are just the latest example of how the constitutionally required role is maligned.
Published
April 4, 2022

Another View: Of course Clarence Thomas should recuse himself

Revelations that his wife pressured Trump’s chief of staff to try to overturn the election make it clear has no business ruling on cases involving Jan. 6.
Published
March 8, 2022

Commentary: Nomination brings appreciation for justice as truth-telling to Supreme Court

It is critical that supporters of representative democracy stand alongside Ketanji Brown Jackson and work to address systemic inequities.