Pingree to pass on gubernatorial run; will campaign to hold House seat

By Gerald Weinand • December 19, 2017

In a video posted to her facebook page, today Rep. Chellie Pingree announced that while there is plenty of work to be done “to …

Collins announces she will remain in Senate, not run for governor

By Gerald Weinand • October 13, 2017

Addressing a breakfast meeting of the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce, Sen. Susan Collins ended months of speculation about whether she would be …

New poll shows Lucas St Clair with large support in 2nd District

By Gerald Weinand • October 11, 2017

A new poll by Global Strategy Group shows that Lucas St. Clair is “well positioned for both primary and general elections” in Maine’s 2nd …

“I Did Not Vote” wins 2016 POTUS election in a landslide

By Gerald Weinand • November 17, 2016

Paul Harvey used to say, “Self-government doesn’t work without self-discipline.” I would add to that “personal responsibility.
Taillesskangaru has this post at Reddit (h/t Kate …

Weekly Address of Governor Paul LePage: Despite Opposition, Maine is Putting Photos on All EBT Cards

By Andi Parkinson • July 9, 2014

(Cross posted at Maine Progressives Warehouse)
A few weeks ago, DHHS officials provided case workers the following instructions regarding the photo ID EBT card changes …

Paul LePage And Gary Alexander: A Timeline

By Andi Parkinson • May 29, 2014

(Cross posted at Maine Progressives Warehouse, The New Maine Times and Daily Kos)
December 2010- Gary Alexander, the former head of Rhode Island’s Department of Human …

Former Maine State Legislator Ted Koffman (D-Bar Harbor) Announces Candidacy For Senate District 7

By Andi Parkinson • March 20, 2014

Koffman Seeks Senate Seat
Veteran legislator offers leadership for Hancock County voters

BAR HARBOR – Today Ted Koffman a Democrat from Bar Harbor announced his candidacy …

Jared Golden Announces Candidacy For Lewiston House District 60

By Andi Parkinson • March 20, 2014

Via press release:
Jared Golden announces candidacy for State House
Veteran is dedicated to continuing public service in Lewiston
LEWISTON – Jared Golden, a Maine veteran, has …

Will Disillusioned Millenials Bring an End to the Reagan – Clinton Era?

By Thomas Czyz • September 13, 2013

Right-wing populism generally requires rousing white, Christian, straight, native-born Americans against Americans who are not all those things. But among Millennials, there are fewer …

Profiles in Courage? If Only

By Thomas Czyz • September 9, 2013

The Hill to the Rescue on Syria?

Don’t Hold Your Breath By Andrew J. Bacevich

A debate over the Syrian AUMF should encourage members of Congress …

Welcome to the Age of Denial

By Thomas Czyz • August 22, 2013

“Today, however, it is politically effective, and socially acceptable, to deny scientific fact….Though transparently unscientific, denying evolution has become a litmus test for some …

Friday Night Music: Rolling Stones Covers

By Gerald Weinand • July 19, 2013

Here are some of my favorite cover versions of Rolling Stones songs. Please add our own in the comments.

Sen. Collins: Vote Against Trump’s Nominee for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

By Tom Cox • December 6, 2018

By Tom Cox
Sensible Mainers have been wondering what has happened to Sen. Susan Collins as she has stuck doggedly with Brett Kavanaugh and the …

The Dismal Legacy of Donald Trump

By mcduffymckay • August 18, 2018

Rodolfo Rodriguez, 92, is an American citizen who was brutally beaten on the 4th of July in Los Angeles–first by a woman with a …

A New Post About Nothing

By Gerald Weinand • April 8, 2018

Time to update this dormant blog.

Christmastime: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

By Gerald Weinand • December 22, 2017

Each year, around the Christmas Holiday, I read The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle. It is the only Holmes story set at this time …