After echoing Donald Trump’s false claims of widespread fraud, the Texas Republican led the effort on Jan. 6 to nullify millions of votes in states that tipped the Electoral College in Joe Biden’s favor.
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Facebook silences Greene for 24 hours for virus misinformation
Twitter permanently suspended the Georgia Republican’s personal account on Sunday.
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Biden pushed to speak out more as world leaders worry about U.S. democracy
The president also is being urged to use the powers of his office to push voting rights legislation that its adherents say could be the only effective way to counter the rapidly emerging threats to the democratic process.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland plans speech on Jan. 6 investigation
The Justice Department is under growing pressure to hold former President Donald Trump and others in his orbit criminally responsible.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race looking a lot like 2018 election
Independent Tiffany Bond’s entry into the contest sees a return to the campaign trail by the three contenders who got the most votes in 2018.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Libertarians to be reenrolled, nominate candidates in Maine
A judge’s order says the state must tell Libertarians that their unenrollment after failing to have 10,000 members was unlawful and that they may rejoin.
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Since Jan. 6, the pro-Trump internet has descended into infighting
The battles center not on policy but on the treasures of online fame: viewer donations and subscriptions; paid appearances at rallies and conferences; and crowds of followers to buy their books and merchandise.
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Twitter bans Rep. Greene’s personal account for COVID misinformation
Twitter had previously suspended Greene’s personal account for periods ranging from 12 hours to a full week.
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Maine lawmakers study direct cash payments as anti-poverty tool
Bipartisan support exists for a 2019 basic income proposal that would supplement the safety net for Mainers in need.
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Biden, Putin trade frank talk as alarm rises over Ukraine
The Russian president requested the call, the second between the leaders this month, ahead of scheduled talks between senior U.S. and Russian officials Jan. 9 and 10 in Geneva.