‘I welcome the appointment of black females to the court and believe that diversity benefits the Supreme Court, but the way that the president has handled this nomination has been clumsy at best,’ the senator from Maine said Sunday.
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Maine could legalize ‘magic mushroom’ drug to treat depression
Early studies have shown that psilocybin-assisted therapy can dramatically reduce severe depression, but some warn that it’s not safe for everyone.
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Pennsylvania court strikes down mail-in voting law
Just over 2.5 million Pennsylvania residents voted by mail in 2020′s presidential election, most of them Democrats.
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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.
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Manchin open to liberal-leaning justice, a key signal for Biden
The nominee’s philosophical beliefs “will not prohibit me from supporting somebody,” Sen. Manchin said.
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Biden renews pledge to nominate Black woman to replace Justice Breyer on high court
The president promises to name a nominee by the end of February as Stephen Breyer confirms his plan to retire.
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Maine senators praise Breyer, look forward to vetting Biden’s nominee
Sen. Susan Collins calls Justice Stephen Breyer a friend and says she’s sorry to see him leave the court, while Sen. Angus King says Breyer ‘has served the nation with thought, skill and dedication.’
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At least 3 judges are being considered as Biden weighs a high court pick
Adding a Black woman to the court would mean a series of firsts – 4 female justices and 2 Black justices serving at the same time on the 9-member court.
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Maine Legislature fails to muster enough support to allow farmworkers to unionize
Lawmakers don’t override Gov. Mills’ veto of a bill to allow workers at farms with 5 or more employees to negotiate wages and working conditions.
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Justice Stephen Breyer to retire, giving Biden a Supreme Court pick
The departure of Breyer, 83, expected over the summer, won’t change the 6-3 conservative advantage on the court because his replacement almost certainly will be confirmed by a Senate where Democrats have the slimmest majority.