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Politics, humor, and where to draw the line

June 30, 2026

A Maine union boss sparked a heated debate after he joked on social media that Democrats standing against his preferred Senate pick should face firing squads. The message came after an opinion piece argued that not every Democrat needs to rubber-stamp a single candidate just because of a party label

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Maine Senate Race Tightens as Education Divide Widens

June 30, 2026

A fresh poll suggests the U. S. Senate race in Maine has narrowed to a near-deadlock, with Democrat Graham Platner holding a slim 49% to 47% advantage over Republican incumbent Susan Collins. The survey, conducted by three news outlets, shows Platner’s lead is well within the margin of error, meanin

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Maryland’s Chance to Boost School Funds Without Extra Taxes

June 29, 2026

The governor of Maryland recently spoke before a group of education writers and promised to use every available source of money for schools. He also said he would wait to see the final rules from the Treasury before deciding whether to join a new federal program that gives taxpayers a tax break for

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Louisiana Senate Race Shifts After Trump‑Endorsed Candidate Wins

June 29, 2026

Julia Letlow, a former teacher and college administrator, has secured the Republican nomination for U. S. Senate in Louisiana. She achieved this victory after a runoff against state treasurer John Fleming, who had previously challenged two‑term Senator Bill Cassidy. Letlow’s campaign was bolstered e

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Arkansas Newspaper Wins Back‑to‑Back Excellence Award

June 29, 2026

The Arkansas Democrat‑Gazette has been named the top large newspaper in the state for two consecutive years, earning the General Excellence title at the 2025 Arkansas Press Association Better Newspaper Editorial Awards. Eight other first‑place honors were also claimed by the paper, covering sports,

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Joseph Cao Eyes Victory in Tight Primary Race

June 28, 2026

Joseph Cao, who is currently filling a seat on the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), was set to keep his position after a close win over Ellie Schroder in the Republican primary runoff held on Saturday. By 10:15 p. m. , most precincts had reported, and Cao led with about 52 percent

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Maine’s Primary Fix: Let Every Voter Cast a Ballot

June 28, 2026

The June 9 primary proved that Maine’s open‑style voting can work. Citizens from all walks of life turned out in record numbers, showing that people want to influence who runs for office. The biggest win was allowing anyone—not just registered party members—to join the Democratic and Republican prim

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Maine Voters Shift Focus to Gaza, Not Just Israel

June 28, 2026

In recent primaries, two Maine Democrats emerged victorious by highlighting the Gaza crisis. Their messages were simple: build hospitals at home instead of supporting foreign bombings, and refuse money tied to pro‑Israel lobbying. This stance shows a growing trend: many voters in Maine now care more

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Why Trump’s Focus on Elections Over the Economy Could Backfire

June 28, 2026

Republicans in Congress had been hoping President Trump would shift gears and tackle the economy before the midterms. That hope is fading fast. Instead of addressing voter concerns about rising prices, Trump has doubled down on election laws, pushing a bill that would add stricter voting rules—like

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Another Dan Sullivan appears on Alaska Senate ballot after judge's decision

June 28, 2026

A judge in Alaska just changed the rules for who can run in a big Senate race. The state’s election chief had blocked Dan J. Sullivan—a former teacher and forest worker—from appearing on the primary ballot. But now a judge says that was a mistake. The ruling means two different men named Dan Sulliva