Republicans are quick to blame movies and video games for stoking violence in this country, but why no mention of the president?
Donald Trump
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Planned Parenthood will forgo federal funds in Maine, U.S., over abortion ‘gag rule’
The reproductive health care provider will lose $400,000 a year for services in Maine rather than submit to a Trump administration rule that bars it from making abortion referrals.
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Trump rule change on public benefits sows ‘fear and confusion’ among Maine immigrants
The rule change, which would not apply to refugees or asylum seekers, would expand the definition of who might become a ‘public charge’ in need of benefits provided by taxpayers.
Posted inLocal & State, New England, News, Politics
Maine joins lawsuit challenging Trump’s move to allow more climate-altering gas emissions
Attorney General Aaron Frey added Maine to the more than 2 dozen state and local governments trying to protect Obama-era regulations that sought to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from power plants.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Trump’s rule punishes legal immigrants
Using the full power of the U.S. government to add to the misery of people without power is cruel and pointless.
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Commentary: Democratic congressman shames his own constituents, and himself
Defenders of Joaquin Castro’s tweet don’t understand the line between criticism and harassment.
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Trump, Republicans sue over California law requiring presidential tax returns
One of the suits alleges the law is an attack against the current president.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
There’s still no link between video games and violence
The president tried to link violence and video games after a weekend spate of mass shootings.
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Our View: Trump amplifies ‘white power’ message
Politicians who spread lies about an immigrant invasion aimed at smothering ‘white culture’ do the terror groups’ work for them.
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Maine Voices: Any American can be a patriot without being a nationalist
Patriots are committed to liberty and democracy, while nationalists value the symbols of a nation.