In the annals of scandal, Aug. 29 was quite an eventful day. I’ll try to unpack the proceedings. The federal judge in the feds’ election subversion case decreed that the coup commander shall go on trial in Washington on March 4 – and if he doesn’t like it, well, tough: “Mr. Trump, like any defendant, […]
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Joe Guzzardi: DOJ sues SpaceX for hiring U.S. citizens
President Biden’s Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against SpaceX, the Elon Musk-founded company. In its 13-page complaint, the Justice Department alleges that SpaceX “discriminated against asylees and refugees throughout its hiring process, including during recruiting, screening, and selection, in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act.” The case’s outcome will be a landmark in […]
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Commentary: Why Judaism, and all religion, is relevant in 2023
Whether it’s Shabbat or the high holidays, every aspect of Judaism has a meaning that anyone can appreciate and love – it’s not an all-or-nothing deal.
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Commentary: With or without Maine, seaweed revolution is taking off
Let’s do everything in our power to stay on top of this emerging industry.
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Commentary: Travel ban to North Korea divides me from my family
The Biden administration has renewed limits imposed on American passport holders over travel to North Korea. The U.S. should lift this rule and put a formal end to the Korean War.
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Another View: Biden’s Medicare drug price plan is good medicine for Americans
How do we know that? Big Pharma is fighting all the way, already in court to stop it.
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Commentary: For environmental and racial justice, listen to the voice of labor
Maine workers have a strong track record of using their power to support their communities.
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Commentary: Businesses need reform of asylum seeker work authorization
Lots of red tape stands between new Mainers and the labor force. Fortunately, a common-sense solution is on the table.
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Jim Fossel: Ignored special election typical of Maine Republican failure
Writing off a district may make administrative sense at close range. Zoom out, though, and you see it’s the result of dangerous disorganization and disunity.
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Commentary: Together we must aspire to a more welcoming and safe Maine
Disarming intolerance and bigotry starts with education – this can be uncomfortable and scary, but it works.