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Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
What Biden can and can’t get from an evenly divided Senate
So what does a 50-50 Senate get President-elect Joe Biden
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Posted inPerspective, Politics
Why ‘free speech’ needs a new definition in the age of the internet and Trump tweets
Freedom of speech emerged as a concept after the invention of the printing press, and that’s worth revisiting in the context of social media and Trump’s presidency.
Posted inPerspective, Politics
1969 ruling that tossed out conviction of Klan leader may shield Trump from riot charges
The case, in which the ACLU represented Ohio Klan leader Clarence Brandenburg, set a high bar for criminal prosecutions of inflammatory speech.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Biden outlines extensive vaccine distribution effort
The president-elect’s plan includes using the Federal Emergency Management Agency to set up 100 vaccination centers around the country by the end of his first month in office.
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Biden unveils $1.9 trillion plan to speed virus vaccines, ease economic fallout
It includes $1,400 checks for most Americans, extension of a temporary boost in unemployment benefits and a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures through September.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
Sen. Angus King calls out Republicans who ‘divided the country’ and now oppose impeachment
Maine’s junior senator doesn’t buy the argument that they can’t hold Donald Trump and other elected officials accountable because the country needs to heal.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Lawmakers violate Legislature’s COVID-19 prevention policies
A group of Republican legislators without masks is shown on a recent Facebook Live video in clear violation of the State House policy for face coverings.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Former Waterville mayor Isgro reports ‘full retirement from politics’ after tenure marked by progress, controversy
Nick Isgro’s six years in office included forward movement in downtown revitalization efforts as well as controversy over his comments on social media that led to a failed effort to recall him from office.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News, Politics
Vaccines and masks: Biden plan aims to break pandemic cycle
A coronavirus action plan to be introduced by President-elect Joe Biden centers on a mass vaccination campaign and closer coordination among all levels of government.