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The vast majority of US adults are stressed about grocery costs, an AP-NORC poll finds A new poll finds the vast majority of U.S. adults are feeling some stress about the cost of groceries, as prices continue to rise and concerns about the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs rema...

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We asked rural Mainers what they thought about tax breaks for the 1%. Here's what they shared with us. #taxfairness #taxfairnessnow #mepolitics

Texas Democrats making a Texas size sacrifice to stand up to GOP election cheating!
Well done, Dems & Friends! ❤️🤍💙
#WomenForward 🇺🇸🇺🇸👊🏽👊🧢🇺🇸

The Good Old Days like we had
Under Obama,can still be Ours,
If We Fight For It........

Vote NO on 1 Save absentee voting for the 50% of Mainers who rely on it to securely cast their ballot.

How the Left lost the working class A majority of registered voters think the Democrats are out of touch with Americans' everyday concerns according to recent polling. Social inequality scholar Joan Williams discusses her book "Outclass...

I had a great time talking with Meghna Chakrabarti on WBUR Thursday about my new book Outclassed. She called me out when I needed it! It's hard to speak respectfully of people who aren't like you....but worth the effort to try.
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Weakest 3 months of job growth since 2020.

Take 2! Resistance Rundown for July 28 – August 3, 2025 Monday, July 28th Events: FREEPORT 7:30–9:00am: Visibility Brigade on Old Country Road Overpass WELLS 9–10am: No I.C.E. in Wells Standout FREEPORT 6–7:30pm: Visibility Brigade on Old Country Road Overpass KENNEBUNKPORT 6:30–8:30pm: Jordan Wood Town Hall Tuesday, July 29th Events: FREEPORT 8–10am: VISIBILITY FREEPORT Stand for Democracy! BANGOR 11am–1pm: Weekly Peaceful Protest at Federal Building CHERRYFIELD 12–1pm: On the Bridge Protest LEWISTON 12–1pm: Weekly Protest at Susan Collins’ Office Wednesday, July 30th Events: FREEPORT 8–9am: Visibility Brigade Standout at LL Bean Corp WELLS 9–10am: No I.C.E. in Wells Standout BRIDGTON 10–11am: Peaceful Solidarity Protest DAMARISCOTTA 11am–12pm: Community Stand Up for Democracy ORONO 12–1pm: Madam Defarge Knitters, Corner of Bennoch and Maine BATH 3–4pm: Indivisibility Brigade on the Sagadahoc Bridge PORTLAND 4–5:30pm: Dirigo Bridge Brigade NORWAY 4:30–5:30pm: Stand Up to Defend Democracy! FREEPORT 6–7:30pm: Visibility Brigade on Old Country Road Overpass PORTLAND 6–7pm: Team ENOUGH Welcome Session – Weekly Event Thursday, July 31st Events: FAIRFIELD 4–5pm: Stop the Coup! Save Democracy! KENNEBUNK 4–5pm: Stand Out Weekly Rally to Protect Freedom PORTLAND 4–5pm: Vigil for Justice & the Constitution, Lincoln Park VIRTUAL 6:30–7:30pm: Jordan Wood Town Hall, Courage not Concern Friday, August 1st Events: FREEPORT 7:30–9:00am: Visibility Brigade on Old Country Road Overpass WELLS 9–10am: No I.C.E. in Wells Standout PORTLAND 10:30am–12:30pm: La Marcha De La Puebla! Congress Square FARMINGTON 12–1pm: Visibility Days SACO 2:30–3:30pm: Weekly Rally Outside General Dynamics PORTLAND 4–5:30pm: Dirigo Bridge Brigade SACO 4–5:30pm: Stop the Coup Protest, 138 Main St. SANFORD 4–5pm: Exercise your First Amendment Rights, Central Park PORTLAND 5–5:30pm: Women in Black, Congress Square FREEPORT 6–7:30pm: Visibility Brigade on Old Country Road Overpa…

For this time only, could everyone just do what *rump says! Voting OPPOSITE to how Collins votes would really be GREAT! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER! MAKA

Thank you for the chuckles @paleofuture.bsky.social

Six months in, young people have soured on Trump's job handling — CBS News analysis Most Americans under 30 approved at the start of President Trump's second term but are dissatisfied with the economy's direction.

Trump's support among young people has fallen from 55% to 28%. www.cbsnews.com/news/young-p...

Opinion | Lucky for Democrats, they picked the least-worst time to be unpopular Despite dismal polling, Democrats have some encouraging signs. But they need to get in shape, fast.

Democrats aren't meeting the moment: they need to start talking about how, even for college grads, hard work no longer pays off in a stable life, linking frustration of the young and that of the precarious Missing Middle (aka "working class"). www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Good morning with good news: Renewables will be world's top electricity source (36%) by 2026 & possibly by 2025!

Coal falls to its lowest global share (32%) in 100 years by 2026.

Wind & solar skyrocket from 4% in 2015 to 17% in 2025 & 20% in 2026!
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Trump administration requested voter data. Secretary Bellows says, ‘Go jump in the Gulf of Maine’ • Maine Morning Star The U.S. Department of Justice asked Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows to provide access to the state’s voter registration list and other sweeping election data. Bellows told Maine Morning Star…

“We don’t know why they’re doing this, whether it is to change the subject away from topics like the Epstein files, or whether it is to undermine voter confidence in our strong election systems,” said Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows. mainemorningstar.com/2025/07/29/t...

Maine AG joins lawsuit challenging federal cuts to family planning funds • Maine Morning Star Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey has joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in a federal lawsuit challenging part of Republicans’ tax cut and spending law that blocks funding to Maine’s…

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey has joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in a federal lawsuit challenging part of Republicans’ tax cut and spending law that blocks funding to Maine’s reproductive health care providers. mainemorningstar.com/briefs/maine...

Despite opposition from Collins, Bove confirmed by US Senate as federal appeals judge • Maine Morning Star WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Tuesday night confirmed President Donald Trump’s former criminal defense attorney, Emil Bove, to a lifetime position on the federal appeals bench, in the face of…

The former federal prosecutor and private defense attorney faced numerous accusations of misconduct throughout his confirmation process. mainemorningstar.com/2025/07/29/r...

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Fear of ICE Jolts a Maine Beach Town

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Maine shelters, civil rights groups slam Trump executive order on homelessness The order signed this week seeks to shift federal funds and policies away from harm reduction and towards civil commitment, which enables authorities to hospitalize and treat people without their cons...

Shelters and mental health advocacy groups in Maine are raising alarms about an executive order signed Thursday by President Donald Trump that makes it easier for cities to forcibly remove and involuntarily hospitalize homeless people.

Where is Senator King’s post?

Fewer than half of ICE arrests under Trump are convicted criminals • Maine Morning Star Despite Trump administration rhetoric accusing Democrats of protecting violent criminals and drug-dealing immigrants, the administration’s arrests have been catching a smaller share of criminals overa...

Fewer than half of ICE arrests under Trump are convicted criminals mainemorningstar.com/2025/07/24/f...

Maine’s democracy is strong despite socioeconomic barriers to access, report finds • Maine Morning Star Maine’s democracy remains among the most accessible and resilient in the nation, with strong voter turnout, a largely representative state legislature, and an increased shift toward clean elections,…

“Despite some areas for improvement, we want Mainers to feel very confident in their democracy and that they should feel proud of where we stand,” said Jen Lancaster, communications director for Democracy Maine. mainemorningstar.com/2025/07/25/m...

E.P.A. Is Said to Draft a Plan to End Its Ability to Fight Climate Change

Republicans To Switch EPA from Fighting to Causing Climate Change

When will Trump Demand the EPA #ArrestAlGore?

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Nashville Banner: Pregnant Mother in Tennessee Denied Care for Being Unmarried

Forget about what year it is. What century is it?

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Protesters rally in Wells over local ties to ICE contract Nearly 100 people rallied in Wells to support immigrant rights and protest a paused ICE contract with the local police department.

Wells was the first police department in Maine to sign an active contract with ICE. Chief Putnam said her department respects everyone’s right to express their views.

Know Your Rights: If You Encounter ICE - National Immigrant Justice Center All individuals in the United States have rights, regardless of immigration status.  The following information can help you protect yourself and your

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Maine’s largest jail faces mounting pressure to end contract with federal immigration authorities • Maine Morning Star Public pressure for Maine’s largest jail to end its contract with federal immigration authorities has continued to grow but so far elected officials have not taken action to reconsider the…

Public pressure for Maine’s largest jail to end its contract with federal immigration authorities has continued to grow but so far elected officials have not taken action to reconsider the agreement. mainemorningstar.com/2025/07/22/m...