News & Commentary
Jul 27, 2017
Week in review: Health care, trans discrimination and free speech threats
Each week we will provide you with a rundown of top news stories and must-read articles.HeadlinesHealthcare re
Jul 26, 2017
ACLU Tells Maine Gov. LePage to Stop Censoring Comments
This post originally appeared on the website of the New England First Amendment Coalition.
Jul 21, 2017
Maine is failing the kids who need us most.
Evidence has shown that most youth break the law, but only a few are locked up for it. About 66,500 adolescents (ages 10-17) live in Maine, but on any given day, only 70 to 90 are behind bars. So why do some kids get to go about their lives, while others are taken from their families and put behind bars?
By Meagan Sway
Jul 21, 2017
Week in review: Muslim ban, preventing overdose deaths and civil asset forfeiture
Each week we will provide you with a rundown of top news stories and must-read articles.
Jul 17, 2017
Know Your Rights While Protesting, and Important Anniversaries
Last week, Zach Heiden, ACLU of Maine Legal Director, and I went live on Facebook to help our members and the general public understand our rights while protesting. Check out our KYR video here, along with the many resources listed in the comments.
By Marena Blanchard
Jul 13, 2017
Week in review: growing threats to privacy and tech freedom
Each week we will provide you with a rundown of top news stories and must-read articles.HEADLINESDangers of Trump's voter fraud commission  
Jul 06, 2017
Week in review: government shutdown ends, healthcare showdown continues
Each week we will provide you with a rundown of top news stories and must-read articles.
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