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U.S. Constitution

Published
October 19, 2022

Commentary: As Maine’s indigent defense system crumbles, Mills stands idly by

The timing for a special session to appropriate $13 million for public defenders may not be ideal. That should not stop Gov. Mills from calling it.
Published
October 14, 2022

Our View: Mills, lawmakers have obligation to aid legal system for low-income Mainers

Maine’s governor seems hesitant to call a special session. She should reconsider.
Published
September 29, 2022

Commentary: Biden administration offers thoughts and prayers on equal rights amendment. Can it do more?

In fact, it’s the direct responsibility of the administration to publish the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Published
September 25, 2022

Commentary: Maine correctional system buckling under weight of staffing shortage

Longstanding staff shortages and an overreliance on overtime come with many costs.
Published
September 23, 2022

Our View: Maine’s indigent legal services system cannot wait for help any longer

Gov. Mills and the Legislature could have solved this problem last session. Now the crisis has deepened.

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Published
September 17, 2022

Another View: Mercifully, the U.S. Constitution is not based on the Bible

Elected officials like Missouri’s Josh Hawley seek to impose their beliefs on school curricula, equal rights, bodily autonomy and other issues.
Published
September 15, 2022

Another View: If cases involving Trump reach the Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas must recuse himself

Public perception matters; Thomas, of all people, should know that.
Published
August 30, 2022

Commentary: Lawyers are to be blamed for lack of access to justice in Maine

It’s not that attorneys don’t want to represent low-income clients – it’s that we’ve made it impossible for each other to do so.
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.