The revolutionaries also embraced conspiracy-driven violent direct action – but they would have opposed installing one man in power at the expense of the people’s sovereignty.
U.S. Constitution
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Maine Voices: Shattering of Capitol’s sanctity demonstrates our nation’s fragility
Everyone who truly wants to protect our founding principles must stand up now for unity and justice.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Trump leads attack on democracy itself
The president’s stream of lies has turned millions of his supporters into enemies of their own country.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Insight: Hidden upside to pardon spree
President Trump could give congressional investigators an opening if he follows through on his threat.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Supreme Court shouldn’t have punted on Trump’s census order
A new ruling addresses only the timing, not the merits, of the president’s unconstitutional directive to subtract undocumented immigrants from the count.
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Maine Voices: Constitution doesn’t protect voters from two-party system that perpetuates dysfunction
Change will require relevant messaging, a nonpartisan agenda of bold ideas and a coalition lobby to mobilize political action.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Trump’s legacy could be a more lenient immigration system
There is agreement that enforcement needs to improve, but it doesn’t have to be so brutal.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Action needed to curb political spending
The only way to reverse the damage caused by the Supreme Court is to amend the Constitution.
Posted inEditorials, Op-eds, Opinion
Insight: Democrats can learn to win in rural states
The U.S. Senate is biased in favor of small states, but not necessarily in favor of Republicans.
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Commentary: There’s nothing nefarious about executive orders
George Washington used them. So did Lincoln, Obama and Trump. Biden will, too. They’re just an ordinary part of governing.