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Jim Fossel: Joe Biden falls short on promise of unity

As a candidate, he claimed to be able to bring people together, but as a president, he has not delivered.

The Legislature should be making it easier for towns and cities to build affordable housing, not forcing projects on them.

Even if Roe is overturned, reproductive rights still will be subject to an often-messy democratic process.

by Jim Fossel December 5, 2021December 4, 2021

The projected $800 million can be used ideally to simplify our tax system, or at least to bolster the rainy day fund and invest in infrastructure.

Yes, it’s getting colder and darker – but consider all that we’ve weathered over the last 12 months.

But Maine candidates can’t expect to be swept into office by an electoral wave.

The big vote on Question 1 could open an electoral corridor for an independent candidate for governor next year.

The national focus is on two moderate Democrats, leaving Republican Collins and independent King out of the conversation.

by Jim Fossel October 24, 2021October 22, 2021

Maine’s off-year ballot might be confusing to new residents, but these referendums and local races are very important.

by Jim Fossel October 17, 2021October 17, 2021

The government should focus on supporting community relief efforts, not supplanting them with costly bureaucracy.