Roe v. Wade
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PublishedAugust 13, 2023
Our View: Where is the public on abortion access? The writing is on the wall
The groundswell of support for abortion rights nationwide is forcing reassessment and soul-searching by those in pursuit of restrictions and bans. At least, it should be.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2023
Maine has tacked left as nation lurches right in culture wars
Embracing the state motto – 'I lead' – Maine lawmakers led in a different direction, safeguarding and expanding access to abortion and gender-affirming care.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2023
Sen. Collins was lone Republican to oppose confirmation of Texas judge who’ll rule on abortion pill
But her critics point out that Matthew Kacsmaryk would likely be an obscure federal judge if the justices she voted to confirm to the Supreme Court had not helped to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2022
Commentary: Alito laments loss of faith. It’s Supreme Court credibility he should worry about.
In a recent speech in Rome, Alito appeared to be proselytizing, essentially calling on Americans of faith to get others to church.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2022
Maine Voices: Chilling historical echoes in Supreme Court’s anti-privacy agenda
The erosion of civil liberties, tolerated by the most of the public, was how the Nazi regime took control in Germany.
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PublishedJune 30, 2022
South Portland council stands for safe reproductive health care
The motion passed unanimously.
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PublishedJune 28, 2022
Mainewhile: Battle lines are being drawn and it’s time to fight back
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PublishedJune 24, 2022
Young people in Portland express fear, dismay over Roe ruling
For their entire lives, the right to an abortion has been federally protected. Now they face a world in which the procedure will become illegal in many states.
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PublishedJune 24, 2022
The View From Here: Sen. Collins shares blame for loss of abortion rights
The nominally pro-choice senator played a key role in assembling an extremist Supreme Court.
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PublishedJune 24, 2022
In historic ruling, Supreme Court overturns abortion rights, freeing states to enact bans
The decision, unthinkable just a few years ago, was the culmination of decades of efforts by abortion opponents, made possible by an emboldened right side of the court.
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