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Michael Tomasky is the editor of The New Republic and the author of five books, including his latest and cHeadshot of Michael Tomaskyritically acclaimed The Middle Out: The Rise of Progressive Economics and a Return to Shared Prosperity.

So many bills, so little time. Let's get into it.

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Voting Rights Act, a signature achievement of the Civil Rights Movement, has to be protected, but one threat looms on the horizon.

“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” – Tenth Amendment, 1791

This month you will find resources about how to have constructive dialogue that moves beyond civil discourse toward productive discourse.

The 132nd Legislature has officially begun, and the deadline for submitting bills for consideration has now passed. So what comes next?

Maine has strong voting rights. Let’s keep it this way and oppose this voter suppression initiative.

Things are about to get busy for the Legislature. Cloture is a few days away, set for January 10, the deadline for legislators to submit bills for consideration. Here are a few things to know before things really kick off.

The League of Women Voters of Maine (LWVME) opposes voter ID laws and measures to curtail absentee voting and views them as forms of voter suppression.

Public hearings are the time for everyone to offer their opinion on the legislation through testimony. It's an important step in the process. Here's how you can use your voice to take action.