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Published
September 25, 2022

Commentary: An attack on a Maine school librarian is an attack on democracy

The professional school library community will continue to uphold the principle of intellectual freedom. But we need your help.
Published
September 17, 2022

Another View: Mercifully, the U.S. Constitution is not based on the Bible

Elected officials like Missouri’s Josh Hawley seek to impose their beliefs on school curricula, equal rights, bodily autonomy and other issues.
Published
September 1, 2022

School district to pay far-right conservative Shawn McBreairty $40,000 in lawsuit

A judge ruled that RSU 22 violated McBreairty's First Amendment rights when it banned him from school events.
Published
August 7, 2022

Maine Voices: What if the balance demanded by the Fairness Doctrine could exist today?

A frequently chaotic and polarizing media landscape could benefit from an updated version of the broadcasting rule.
Published
August 1, 2022

Another View: Conspiracy theorist’s lawsuit must be coupled with social media reform

Twitter and Facebook and others must bear responsibility for letting vile falsehoods like Alex Jones' catch fire.

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Published
July 26, 2022

Trial begins in Alex Jones’ Sandy Hook damages lawsuit

Texas and Connecticut courts have found him liable for defamation for his portrayal of the massacre as a hoax.
Published
June 1, 2022

Vandal hits 4 homes tied to New Hampshire journalist

Investigators are considering the possibility that the attacks are linked to Lauren Chooljian's work as a senior reporter and producer for New Hampshire Public Radio.
Published
May 1, 2022

Jim Fossel: Controversial Florida education law exposes hypocrisy on both sides

The state’s Democrats come out in favor of rights for corporations, while Republicans use big government to impose their vision on local schools.
Published
April 6, 2022

Commentary: Elon Musk’s Twitter investment could be bad news for free speech

The Tesla founder’s decision suggests that he wants to bring the social media platform to heel.
Published
January 27, 2022

Concerns emerge over bill proposing privacy amendment to Maine Constitution

The legislation would add privacy as a natural right in Maine and protect electronic data and communication from unreasonable seizure by the government.