With lifetime appointments, justices appear to think they’re above it all. If the court won’t alter course, Congress must impose changes. The growing ethics scandals at the U.S. Supreme Court should alarm all Americans — but they are only a portion of the deep problems besetting America’s judicial branch. The…

The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970 marked the beginning of our collective awareness that we face an environmental crisis and that we must fight to protect our planet. …

As we look towards Thanksgiving, a national holiday that brings people together through food, and is celebrated by many as a time of grateful harvests, I am particularly thankful for the progress our state is making in the fight against hunger. In 2019, Maine set an ambitious goal: to eliminate…

March 15, 1820, marked our separation from Massachusetts, and hence the establishment of our statehood. Although we recognize 1820 as a vitally important year, the fact is that communities have thrived in Maine for millennia. North Haven — the island community I call home — is also home to one…

Throughout his campaign for president, Donald Trump assured Americans he would “do everything within [his] power not to touch Social Security, to leave it the way it is.” He made similar vows to protect other critical social programs, including Medicare. Despite these clear promises, President Trump’s recently released budget proposal…

Consumers have the right to know what harmful chemicals are in their homes and should have the ability to choose products that keep their families and the environment safe. That’s why protecting consumers is one of my top priorities in Congress. Earlier this month, I voted to finally regulate PFAS…

The United Nation’s (UN) 25th annual Conference of the Parties (COP25) — a meeting of nearly 200 countries to discuss international action on climate change — took place in Madrid earlier this month. …

Our servicemembers and veterans are owed a tremendous debt of gratitude for the sacrifices they’ve made for our nation. When democracy has been tested and our values threatened, I’m thankful there were Americans brave enough to answer our nation’s call. What would this country be had they not? I believe…

Domestic Violence Awareness month is a time to reflect on how far we’ve come to address this public health problem and the continued steps we must take to eliminate it. The first shelter for battered women did not open in the United States until 1974. At that time, people looking…