It’s time we talk about the corporate media. Sen. Bernie Sanders’s presidential campaign, just as in 2016, deals with an adversarial corporate media that either covers him unfairly or ignores his candidacy entirely. If you watch MSNBC or CNN all day, this may come as a surprise; but among progressive circles and Bernie’s massive and […]
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Another View: Sen. Collins won’t cave to Nemitz’s call to prejudge the president
The columnist’s approach can be summed up in the words of the Queen of Hearts: ‘Sentence first – verdict afterwards.’
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Commentary: Facebook just gave up the fight against fake news
The social media platform’s new policy means that nobody will stop you from posting lies there if you’re a ‘political figure.’
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Jon Treacy: As U.S. senator, I can help make government work for all Mainers
Like Susan Collins, too many in politics are siding with power and wealth. It’s time to restore freedom, fairness and opportunity for all.
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Our View: School resource officers are not just cops
As researchers have recommended, Maine should standardize the way it trains and supervises the ever-expanding duties of school-based police officers.
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Sen. King: Congress must follow the facts toward impeachment
Evidence already on the record shows a president who can’t distinguish between the national interest and his own personal interest.
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Our View: Child protective services in Maine still understaffed, undertrained
Two killers are in prison, but the system that could have prevented their abusive acts is still not up to the task.
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Maine Suffrage Centennial: Lewiston journalist was early, bold advocate for the vote among Franco women
Starting in 1910, Camille Lessard Bissonnette took a singular stand when she reached out to immigrant women in Maine and women in French Canada.
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Jim Fossel: Where will Maine go on impeachment?
Although it’s a small state, it could play a big role in the national drama.
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Our View: Child protective services in Maine still understaffed, undertrained
Two killers are in prison, but the system that could have prevented their abusive acts is still not up to the task.