Maine GOP lawmaker says Lewiston shooting was God's wrath in response to law expanding abortion access
Politics,Abortion,Maine,GOP,Crime,Bible
From the Left
AllSides Media Bias Rating: Lean Left
A pair of Maine lawmakers are facing possible censure after one said the state’s deadliest mass shooting, in Lewiston in October, was a sign of retribution from God over the passage of a law to expand abortion access by the Democratic-led state Legislature and other “immoral laws." During a floor debate Wednesday, state Republican state Rep. Michael Lemelin said God “draws a line in the sand, and when we crossed that line there’s consequences” to immoral actions. “Meditate on this, Madam Speaker,” Lemelin said, addressing House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross,...
Check for Bias
The AI-powered AllSides Bias Checker instantly reveals the bias of a news article. Tap the button to use.
Related Coverage
AllSides Picks
Headline Roundup
Planned Parenthood May Now Accept Medicaid As Defunding Bill Expires
July 6th, 2026
Red Blue Translator
Women’s Rights
Red Blue Translator