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constitution
Our View: Mills administration should be proactive on right to abortion
Why leave Maine open to an interpretation of the state constitution that could go either way?
Maine Voices: Pine Tree Amendment would help both businesses and the environment
The Pine Tree Amendment could help participants in the fishing and other industries ensure their voices are heard in local and state governance.
Maine Voices: Passing environment amendment would be natural ‘right to food’ follow-up
Polluted waters and contaminated soils would make meaningless our right as Mainers to grow crops and raise livestock.
Commentary: Question 3 a common-sense effort to secure the right to grow our own food
If you want a more ecologically sound and economically free and just food system, vote ‘yes.’
Maine Voices: We must seize the chance to protect our environmental rights
Urge your legislators to pass the proposed Pine Tree Amendment, which would provide a legal basis to take action against harmful policies or developments.
Another View: Criminal trials should come first
Civil trials are important, but when jail time is at stake, the priority is clear.
Maine Voices: How Pine Tree Amendment could benefit Maine’s environment, economy and future
L.D. 489 would protect Mainers by providing a legal basis for citizens, and state and local governments to take action against harmful policies or developments.
Our View: To reopen during pandemic, Maine courts have to adapt
Judges won’t be able meet their historical obligations without accepting some brand-new changes.
Maine Suffrage Centennial: To make America great, vote Black women into office
Black women are uniquely equipped to provide inclusive, fiscally adept and collaborative leadership.