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Op-eds, Opinion

Chellie Pingree: As we celebrate women’s suffrage, we must fight to protect democracy

by Chellie Pingree Special to the Press Herald February 14, 2020February 13, 2020

We need to rebuild access to the ballot box and push for Senate action on House-approved reforms.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Maine should build on campaign-finance reform progress

by James Kilbreth Special to the Press Herald January 31, 2020September 14, 2020

Let’s push to bar corporations from funding state-level candidates and PACs that engage in state elections.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Nation & World

Sotomayor teases next children’s book on civics, heroes

by ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press January 29, 2020January 29, 2020

The Supreme Court justice says she wants to use her platform to inspire kids through books, this time by helping them ‘understand what it takes to change the world.’

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Citizens United has gotten old really fast

by Fred Wertheimer Special to The Washington Post January 23, 2020January 23, 2020

New campaign finance regulations are needed to keep the wealthiest Americans from buying federal elections.

Nation & World, Schools and Education

Supreme Court seems favorable to public funding for religious education

by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press January 22, 2020January 22, 2020

The justices are sharply divided along ideological lines in arguments over a provision in Montana’s constitution that bars state aid to religious schools.

Op-eds, Opinion

Sara Gideon: I’ll work to end influence of money in politics in Washington

by Sara Gideon Special to the Press Herald January 21, 2020September 14, 2020

The 10th anniversary of Citizens United underscores the importance of my Reform Agenda in the U.S. Senate.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Real leadership needed to protect and advance reproductive rights

by Margot Milliken Special to the Press Herald January 18, 2020September 14, 2020

Sen. Susan Collins is no longer a reliable advocate for the thousands of Mainers in need of affordable, high-quality sexual and reproductive care.

Nation & World, Politics

High court to decide whether presidential electors are bound by popular vote

by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press January 17, 2020September 14, 2020

Advocates for the Supreme Court’s intervention say the issue needs urgent resolution in an era of intense political polarization and the prospect of a razor-thin margin in November.