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.
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Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Catholic schools, ex-teachers clash in Supreme Court case
A disability discrimination lawsuit to be heard next week involves a teacher at a Catholic school who developed breast cancer, asked for time off for treatment, then learned her contract wouldn’t be renewed.
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Posted inNation & World
Justices wary of Obamacare birth control coverage changes
At issue are Trump administration rules that would allow more employers who cite a religious or moral objection to opt out of providing no-cost contraception to women.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Schumer: I ‘shouldn’t have used the words I did’ about 2 justices
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says he was referring to political consequences, not physical threats, when he said 2 Supreme Court justices would ‘pay the price’ for their decisions on an abortion case now before the court.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Critics of Sen. Collins’ Kavanaugh vote watching Supreme Court abortion case from Louisiana
The first major abortion case to come before the court since Brett Kavanaugh was seated has renewed criticism of Sen. Susan Collins’ vote to confirm him.
Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court hears case for letting natural gas pipeline cross Appalachian Trail
The justices appear ready to remove an obstacle to construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
Posted inNation & World, News
Supreme Court agrees to hear case of religion vs. gay rights over foster children
The city of Philadelphia has refused to contract with Catholic Social Services because the group would not place foster children with same-sex couples.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Chellie Pingree: As we celebrate women’s suffrage, we must fight to protect democracy
We need to rebuild access to the ballot box and push for Senate action on House-approved reforms.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine should build on campaign-finance reform progress
Let’s push to bar corporations from funding state-level candidates and PACs that engage in state elections.
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Sotomayor teases next children’s book on civics, heroes
The Supreme Court justice says she wants to use her platform to inspire kids through books, this time by helping them ‘understand what it takes to change the world.’