There is little chance Matt Mowers would face prosecution because the statute of limitations has lapsed.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Maine group inspires young voters by putting them to work
Founded in 2020, Youth Work Makes the Booth Work is encouraging teenagers to participate in the democratic process – whether by voting or by working the polls themselves.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: It’s obvious that Black Americans’ battle for voting rights will never, ever be over
Tempted to accept defeat? Remember this: Bigots will always cast ballots, so the rest of us must vote, and fight.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Nick Saban, Jerry West urge Manchin to support voting rights legislation
In a letter sent to Manchin last week, five sports leaders – most with ties to West Virginia – said they ‘strongly support urgently needed legislation that will protect both the rights of voters and the integrity of outcomes in all Federal elections.’
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Freedom to Vote Act aligns with conservative values
We must recognize the need to strengthen our institutions and eliminate the partisan corruption tearing them down.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: From hating Democrats to hating democracy
Maine Republicans were spreading the ‘Big Lie’ long before Donald Trump appeared on the scene.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Legacy of Jan. 6 should be voting rights
If Maine Sen. Susan Collins and other Republicans continue to block these protections, then the mob will have won.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Libertarians to be reenrolled, nominate candidates in Maine
A judge’s order says the state must tell Libertarians that their unenrollment after failing to have 10,000 members was unlawful and that they may rejoin.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Group tied to Trump working with Republicans to change Wisconsin election system
The measure is largely viewed as an attempt to force the state’s Democratic cities to restrict access to voting.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine joins dozens of states to improve voter registration
Joining the nonprofit center will allow Maine to more efficiently identify people who have moved, registered elsewhere or died outside the state.