As the bodies pile up from mass shootings, it’s time to ask why older, white, rural men should hold so much sway over public policy.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump, Republicans sue over California law requiring presidential tax returns
One of the suits alleges the law is an attack against the current president.
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Posted inBicentennial, Editorials, Opinion
Our View: Understanding Maine’s past is the best way to move forward
The state’s bicentennial celebration is a good time to take stock and plan for the future.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
New poll finds support drops for Susan Collins in Maine
The Morning Consult poll found the Republican incumbent had the second-lowest approval rating of any senator, while Sen. Angus King was the most-liked senator.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Republicans should stop fighting referendum process
Now that they are out of power, they would be wise to use the tools available to political minorities.
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Lone Republican who supports impeachment quits Freedom Caucus
Michigan Rep. Justin Amash has quit an influential caucus of House conservatives.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Time’s up for presidential caucuses
Maine should bring back the presidential primary, but we don’t need new rules about party enrollment.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Compact wrong way to fix Electoral College
Changing such well-established law with a back-door approach invites unintended consequences.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Sen. Collins should prioritize Mainers’ needs, advocate for $15 minimum wage
A third of our workforce would benefit from a base-pay hike – and so would the businesses where these workers would spend money.
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McConnell plans vote on Green New Deal to put political pressure on Democrats
The Senate majority leader wants lawmakers on the record about the climate change package, hoping it will alienate their moderate constituents.