Analysts expect Joe Biden’s ascent to power to bolster liberal, internationalist forces across the Atlantic.
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Posted inPerspective, Politics
Populism erupts when people feel disconnected and disrespected
Donald Trump has been a populist president. Understanding populism’s roots in the US and elsewhere is essential for addressing its rise and threat to democracy.
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Posted inNation / World, Politics
Cohen seeks to dismantle Trump legacy, one podcast at a time
Michael Cohen says his podcast ‘Mea Culpa’ is changing the minds of listeners who supported President Trump.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Former Maine Sen. Olympia Snowe calls on Trump to resign
In a rare comment on current political events, the moderate Republican says the president should step down now ‘to allow our nation to begin to heal.’
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State
Max Linn was among ‘happy, joyful’ crowd in Washington as insurgents stormed U.S. Capitol
Failed U.S. Senate candidate from Bar Harbor said he thought it would be a “victory party.”
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
As momentum builds for 2nd impeachment, Collins, King and Golden aren’t saying where they stand
Rep. Chellie Pingree, who strongly supports impeaching President Trump, says there’s broad support among House Democrats to take action next week
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Twitter permanently bans Trump account, citing risk of violent incitement
The social media platform had faced growing pressure to take further action against Trump in response to Wednesday’s riot by his supporters.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Gov. Mills proposes $8.4 billion, 2-year budget that doesn’t raise taxes
The budget adds to the state’s ‘rainy day’ fund despite the impact of COVID-19 on state revenues.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation / World, Politics
Dominion sues Trump lawyer Sidney Powell for defamation
Dominion Voting Systems is seeking at least $1.3 billion for Powell’s ‘wild accusations’ that the company rigged the presidential election for Joe Biden.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Trump prepares pardon list for aides, family – and maybe himself
Trump has previously claimed the power to pardon himself, though it’s a matter of legal dispute and has never before been attempted by a president.