Consider a Democratic commentator’s case for embracing two civil rights leaders’ 1966 Freedom Budget, born out of a belief in the fundamental goodness of America.
Democrats
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Gov. Mills’ influence is shrinking
It looks to me like progressives have started working around Maine’s governor rather than working to gain her support.
advertisement
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: In both Augusta and D.C., the Democratic Party is the party of runaway spending
Much apart from what it means for Americans’ bottom line, ruling out all tax cuts damages bipartisanship.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Why America’s schools are getting more political
The parties’ ways of discussing education reflect a larger difference in how they perceive social relations in America.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Young voters’ enthusiasm for Democrats waned during midterms
The shift may have been fueled by issues like high inflation, which has hit young people especially hard since their wages are less likely to increase fast enough to keep pace with rising prices.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Democrats nominate candidates for council, school board, Kennebec Water District
The Waterville Democratic Committee caucus was held Monday and will be followed this week by a caucus held by the Waterville Republican Committee.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Sen. Pouliot: Tax policy is truly in the eye of the beholder
Who qualifies for Maine’s $850 rebate reflects the Republican belief that if the government is fully funded, any excess revenues should be returned to those who contributed it.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
‘A lot of anxiety’ for Democrats as Biden agenda stalls
Fed up by the delays, some senators are ready to change the rules to eliminate the filibuster, which they blame for the inaction.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Democrats seek government records in deadly Capitol riot probe
Hopes for a bipartisan, independent commission to study the attack are fading as Republicans have rejected the proposal.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine Democrats shake up Senate leadership posts
The changes were made necessary by the decision of Sen. Nate Libby to relinquish his position as Senate majority leader because of professional and family commitments.