Maine
When Data Brokers Slip Up Everyone Pays the Price
A four-month blindspot let intruders mine the guts of a system trusted by insurers, cops, and creditors alike.
Supreme Court Overturns Maine’s Censure of Rep. Laurel Libby in Free Speech Ruling Over Trans Athlete Post
Free speech scored a procedural knockout as political etiquette took the count.
Maine Lawmaker Asks Supreme Court to Reverse Speech Ban
The statehouse turned one Facebook post into a constitutional standoff with national implications.
Speech, Censure, and the Fight Over Fair Play: Maine Rep. Laurel Libby Takes Her Battle to Court
Libby says she’s not just fighting for her seat—she’s fighting for the right to call it like she sees it.
Maine Lawmaker Censored: The Facebook Post That Sparked a Free Speech Showdown
Lawmakers debating policy is a cornerstone of democracy — so what does it mean when one is punished for doing just that?
Maine Secretary of State’s Office Pressured Social Media to Censor Election Posts, FOAA Emails Reveal
Maine’s Secretary of State’s Office pressured Facebook and X to censor election-related posts in 2022, using a DHS-linked nonprofit as an intermediary.
Thin-Skinned Maine Governor Refers Social Media Criticism To Police
Governor Mills’s office involves law enforcement in response to social media backlash, raising concerns about free speech rights.
How a Maine Man’s Humorous Tweet Sparked a Secret Service Saga
A probe into satirical tweets about Biden raises concerns over Secret Service’s scrutiny of protected speech, spotlighting potential government overreach.
Biometric Scanning Is Increasing Making Its Way Into American Schools
A high school in Maine is the next to take the plunge.
Student kicked out after attending virtual class with Trump flag in background
An increasing trend.
Games industry lobbyists ESA say right to repair laws would hurt DRM
Louis Rossmann dismantled the argument.
Big tech is lobbying hard against state privacy laws
Tech giants say they don’t want individual state privacy laws.