Abortion is not the topic of many movies, and good films that handle the topic well are few and far between. For this month's theme, I decided to rewind and take a look at a few features that tell a compelling story about women faced with unexpected pregnancies, and how it affects their lives and families.
The British seem to have the edge on American filmmakers here, but let's start with the U.S. (Spoilers ahead)
AUGUSTA, Maine – A bipartisan group of Maine lawmakers is pushing a measure to repeal national education standards, known as Common Core, adopted by the state in 2011.
State Rep. Will Tuell (R-East Machias) submitted a bill in late December that would replace Maine's Common Core standards by 2017. Tuell's proposal is supported by lawmakers, including leading Democrats, the Maine Education Association and tea-party activists.
