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Maine Voices: Kavanaugh nomination also threatens constitutional right to birth control

by Kim Ervin Tucker Special to the Press Herald September 14, 2018September 13, 2018

The right to privacy, which protects contraception and abortion access, will be at risk if he’s confirmed.

by George J. Mitchell and William S. Cohen Special to the Press Herald September 13, 2018September 13, 2018

He represents what is best about Maine people – hard work, sound judgment and a determination to help his community.

His young administration already has at least three Benedict Arnolds.

by Dmitry Bam Special to the Press Herald September 13, 2018September 13, 2018

It must ensure that the nominee is independent and does not consider presidents above the law.

In the interest of balance, journalists may be giving credibility to viewpoints that have no basis in fact.

by Emily Figdor special to the Press Herald September 12, 2018September 12, 2018

Women and families are counting on Sens. Collins and King to vote against the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

by Radley Balko The Washington Post September 12, 2018September 12, 2018

Of the 2,265 exonerees who spent over 20,000 years in prison, more than half have not received any reparation.

by Chellie Pingree Special to the Press Herald September 11, 2018September 10, 2018

With the help of allies on Capitol Hill, the Trump administration is refusing to stand up for science.

by Kathleen Parker September 11, 2018September 10, 2018

The New Jersey Democrat said he was releasing confidential documents – that already had been released.

by Erin Rowan Special to the Press Herald September 11, 2018September 11, 2018

We keep hoping that Maine Sen. Susan Collins will turn, but we know who’s driving this wreck.