A conviction on a charge that falls within the scope of the 14th Amendment could provide solid, objective grounds for state election officials to remove him from the ballot.
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Elliott Epstein: Biden backs his words with actions
Actions should speak louder than words, but that’s not always the case with the American presidency.
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Elliott Epstein: Androscoggin County Courthouse is a historical gem in downtown Auburn
Keeping and improving the structure can be architecturally inspiring and cost effective.
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Elliott Epstein: Rearview Mirror: Do we want to throw out the Bible with the bathwater?
You won’t find any mention of gay pride, gender identity, critical race theory or other “woke” topics in the Bible, at least not under those exact labels. But you’ll find plenty in there that could upset a young child.
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Elliott Epstein: Expect a bumper crop of McMansions in Auburn’s ag zone
Auburn appears to be heading towards making its AG Zone “agricultural” in name only.
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Elliott Epstein: Law school produces better lawyers than Brakey’s bill could
Law school is a grueling three-year program designed to teach the essential knowledge and analytical skills necessary to function competently in the profession.
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Elliott Epstein: U.S. aid to Ukraine is a no-brainer
We’re able to support a nation that’s shown extraordinary courage and ingenuity in the face of a barbaric onslaught, while, at the same time, managing to maintain a semblance of democracy and decency.
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Elliott Epstein: What problem is the City Council solving by censuring the mayor?
There’s certainly nothing in the Lewiston Charter which forbids the mayor from voicing opinions on issues of importance to the city.
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Elliott Epstein: Fox News is vulnerable in Dominion defamation lawsuit
Dominion Voting System’s $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News, pending in Delaware state court, will, I expect, produce the mother of all verdicts. I rarely attempt to predict the outcome of jury trials, because, as a wise judge once cautioned in persuading me to settle a case over which he was presiding, “a jury […]
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Elliott Epstein: People like us need a helping hand
These people who can’t afford shelter represent a challenge to the American belief that ours is a prosperous and humane society.