Overshadowing everything at the very start is Biden’s effort to win congressional approval of a $1.9 trillion plan to combat the coronavirus and the economic misery it has caused.
Election 2020
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Capitol Police chief should step down over false social media posts
The violent invasion of the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters should make it clear that words have consequences.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Survival and sanity in post-truth, hypervigilant America
Rather than worry, ask yourself why you believe some assertions and dismiss others – on COVID, the election or any other topic.
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In inaugural address, Biden will appeal to national unity
He plans a series of executive actions in his first hours after his inauguration.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Kamala Harris to be sworn in by Sotomayor at inauguration
The first Black, South Asian and female vice president will take her oath of office from the first Latina justice.
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Biden’s long political evolution leads to his biggest test
He will inherit stewardship of a nation wrenched by pandemic, seismic cultural fissures and an opposition party’s base that considers him illegitimate.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Op-Eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: When no news is good news
The State House on Sunday saw police, press and … peace.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Fringe theories go mainstream in GOP
Maine Republican Party leaders have been spreading the disinformation that led to the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
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Guard troops pour into Washington as states answer the call
Officials say they need at least 25,000 to adequately lock down the Capitol and a wide swath of D.C.
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After Trump, Biden aims to reshape the presidency itself
The sharp break won’t just come in federal policy, but in personal conduct.