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Published
July 5, 2020

Jim Fossel: The right to hold unpopular views is under attack

Margaret Chase Smith denounced McCarthyism 70 years ago. Her 'Declaration of Conscience' speaks to this moment in our politics and culture.
Published
July 4, 2020

Maine Voices: Let’s say ‘thank you’ to the Founders on America’s birthday

Yes, we still have a great deal of work to do. But think of how much effort it took to establish our nation.
Published
July 2, 2020

Commentary: Mainers can’t be heard when big money in politics drowns them out

The 2020 election is on pace to be Maine’s most costly – join Stand With Maine and support a constitutional amendment to allow spending limits.
Published
June 30, 2020

Our View: With abortion ruling, Roberts tries to salvage Supreme Court’s reputation

But Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh don’t live by their pledges to honor precedent.
Published
June 21, 2020

Maine Voices: Liberalism has changed, evolved along with our republic

What began as a philosophy of limited government now means government protection and a weakening of the grip of the elites over our democracy.

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Published
June 16, 2020

Our View: Equal rights decision something to celebrate

The Supreme Court's decision offers long-overdue protection for LGBT people in the workplace.
Published
June 11, 2020

Commentary: No one is above the law – end ‘qualified immunity’ for police

In Augusta and Washington, lawmakers should take steps to address violations of the Constitution by the officers sworn to uphold it.
Published
June 5, 2020

Our View: To President Trump: You should resign now

He lacks the character, maturity and judgment to lead the country in a perilous time.
Published
June 4, 2020

Commentary: Maine quarantine ruling shows everything old is new again

Science is at the heart of the federal decision, just as in the 1986 Supreme Court ruling that upheld Maine's out-of-state bait fish ban.
Published
May 14, 2020

Commentary: Forced quarantines are not the American way

Detainment without due process is contrary to the Constitution and U.S. ideas of individual rights.