The minority party should hold the Democrats responsible for unpopular policies, which Republicans can run against in 2020.
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Louisiana lawmakers send strict new abortion ban to governor’s desk
The Democratic governor is expected to sign the bill, which prohibits the procedure from an early stage when some women don’t yet know they are pregnant.
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The Maine Millennial: Alabama needs another higher power intervention
With draconian abortion restrictions and a homophobic TV programming decision, the Yellowhammer State is serving up Southern-fried nonsense.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Senate passes bill to allow more medical professionals to perform abortions
The measure, which passed 19-16 with largely Democratic support, was previously approved by the House and has the backing of Gov. Janet Mills.
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Hundreds of Mainers protest other states’ new anti-abortion legislation
Demonstrators pack Congress Square Park to rally against laws passed recently in Alabama, Georgia, Missouri, Ohio and other states that place new restrictions on access to abortion.