The case against the former president doesn’t require any special effects.
U.S. Constitution
Our View: Supreme Court hints it favors state abortion limits
But Maine lawmakers should not enter into futile debates on this emotional issue.
The View From Here: Watching democracy come unglued
The assault on the U.S. Capitol looks unpleasantly familiar to an expert in Balkan politics.
Maine Voices: Shattering of Capitol’s sanctity demonstrates our nation’s fragility
Everyone who truly wants to protect our founding principles must stand up now for unity and justice.
Our View: Trump leads attack on democracy itself
The president’s stream of lies has turned millions of his supporters into enemies of their own country.
Commentary: Can Trump give his kids a get-out-of-jail-free card?
A sound reading of the Constitution doesn’t support pre-emptive pardons with no connection to the greater good of the nation.
The View From Here: Don’t expect much from divided government
Great achievements of the past have come when one party controls both houses of Congress and the presidency.
Maine Voices: Panel’s suggested reforms address inequity of inadequate voting access
The cusp of a new administration is a good time to revisit institutions that weaken democracy in the 21st century.
Maine Voices: Maine needs a public defender service
As attention is focused on the harm done in the name of criminal justice, now is the time to make this change.
Our View: Out-of-control money in Maine’s U.S. Senate race
The state is no better informed after $200 million in campaign spending, but we may be more divided than ever.