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Sen. Collins says she would oppose Supreme Court nominee hostile to Roe v. Wade

by Beth Quimby July 1, 2018July 2, 2018

The Republican viewed as key to confirming Trump’s choice says she wouldn’t vote for someone who wants to overturn the decision on the right to choose, which she considers settled law.

Greg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion

Greg Kesich: Abortion fight will be on state level

by Greg Kesich July 1, 2018July 1, 2018

With changes on the Supreme Court, Maine’s next governor will have a lot of influence over women’s health choices.

Op-eds, Opinion

Cynthia Dill: Democrats best keep their eyes on the prize if they ever want to govern

by Cynthia Dill July 1, 2018June 29, 2018

It is so tempting to be dragged into running on the issues. But take a page from Republicans’ strategy.

Op-eds, Opinion

Jim Fossel: Timing makes Kennedy’s retirement politically knotty

by Jim Fossel July 1, 2018June 29, 2018

Just a few months before the midterms, it puts both Republicans and Democrats in awkward positions.

Nation & World

Fears of Roe v. Wade’s demise may be overblown

by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press June 28, 2018June 28, 2018

Democrats and liberal groups are treating the moment as one of utmost danger for abortion rights.

Nation & World

John Roberts now poised to be swing vote on high court

by The Washington Post June 28, 2018June 28, 2018

This will make him one of the most powerful chief justices in recent history.

Local & State, News, Politics

Collins to judge Trump’s Supreme Court pick without ‘litmus tests’ such as Roe v. Wade support

by Colin Woodard June 28, 2018June 29, 2018

Her spokeswoman says Maine’s Republican senator believes the landmark abortion ruling is settled law, and she won’t use the issue to disqualify a candidate to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy.