Mainers can be competitive about how long we wait to turn up the thermostat. It’s a point of pride for many. But with heating prices as high as they are right now, it’s a very real challenge as well. When I talk to people in the community, the No. 1 concern I hear from folks […]
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Dick Polman: America’s post-midterm forecast is sunnier than we dared dream
Those of us who love America for its traditional democratic values are exhaling sighs of relief, because – lo and behold – it turns out that the midterm elections’ purported “red wave” turned out to be somewhere between a ripple and a trickle. We won’t have full clarity for a few days or even weeks […]
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The Maine Idea: Mills has opportunity to change the state — and herself
With her decisive victory on Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills can now take her place as one of the three most successful vote-getters in Maine Democratic Party history, joining Ed Muskie and George Mitchell – not least in their cross-party appeal. While in today’s fractured political climate it’s not possible to achieve the kind of margins […]
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Tom Purcell: Jokes to ease your election woes or reinforce your joy
This week, half the country will be upset by the midterm election results and half will be elated. Regardless, politics is causing every one of us more stress than it ought to, but believe it or not, there is, hopefully, still some humor that we can all enjoy. Since Congress has a lower approval rating […]
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The Conversation: America’s election systems are more than just machines – they’re people, who are overworked, underpaid and feeling pressured
THE CONVERSATION — When people think about making elections secure, they often think about voting machines, cybersecurity and mechanical threats. They don’t think about people. Since 2016, when there was evidence of computer hacking that did not affect the election’s results, the federal government has taken significant steps to secure elections, such as declaring election systems as crucial […]
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The Conversation: America’s election systems are more than just machines – they’re people, who are overworked, underpaid and feeling pressured
THE CONVERSATION — When people think about making elections secure, they often think about voting machines, cybersecurity and mechanical threats. They don’t think about people. Since 2016, when there was evidence of computer hacking that did not affect the election’s results, the federal government has taken significant steps to secure elections, such as declaring election systems as crucial […]
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The Conversation: How winning record $2 billion Powerball jackpot could still lead to bankruptcy
THE CONVERSATION — The latest Powerball jackpot swelled to a record US$2.04 billion after another drawing passed with no winning ticket. The winning numbers of 10, 33, 41, 47, 56 and a Powerball of 10 were released on the morning of Nov. 8, 2022, after an overnight delay. The prize is now the largest lottery the world has […]
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Joe Guzzardi: Immigration restrictionists brace for looming lame-duck session
Between today and January 3, 2023 when the 118th Congress convenes, the nation may undergo a shift away from the party that minimizes border security to the party that favors enforcement and a more rational immigration policy. The outcome will depend on more than the election night results. A hotly contested lame-duck session that will […]
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The Conversation: How a divided America, including the 15% who are ‘MAGA Republicans,’ splits on QAnon, racism and armed patrols at polling places
THE CONVERSATION — There is much talk about political violence in America these days. Garen Wintemute, a University of California, Davis, scholar who researches firearm violence, has recently led a nationwide survey research project on political violence. The Conversation U.S. asked him for a portrait of what Americans think about political violence as the midterm […]
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The Conversation: What to do if your vote is challenged on Election Day
THE CONVERSATION — With the general election drawing close, it’s important to know your rights in case your vote is challenged. The best way to ensure that your vote is counted is to advocate for yourself. I’m a civil rights attorney and lecturer for the University of Southern California’s undergraduate civil rights advocacy initiative, Agents of […]