Tag: Maine
Maine Supreme Court upholds use of ranked-choice voting, will be used...
"Today's decision by the Maine Supreme Court confirms that the Maine people are sovereign and have the final say."
For Those Who Don’t Want to Vote for the Lesser of...
Ranked-choice voting is catching on, and Maine might become the first state to help citizens vote for candidates they actually want.
Governor of Maine Says People of Color Are ‘The Enemy,’ Implies...
“Maine Governor Paul LePage (R) called people of color and people of Hispanic origin ‘the enemy’ and implied they should be shot.”
Maine Governor Goes Off on State Legislator, Calls People of Color...
These aren’t the first statements that LePage has come under fire for. The governor has a long history of radical commentary.
First Democratic Convention Abolishes Superdelegates
The Maine Democratic Party just eliminated the superdelegate.
Maine Democrats Move to Eliminate Superdelegates
If the amendment passes it will not officially take affect until 2020, but will allow for Maine to strongly suggest that this year’s super delegates vote in accordance with the caucus results.
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Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA
“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”
143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.
House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without evidence, sparking free...
Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections
Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.