Maine’s new governor has vowed not to raise taxes in her first 2-year budget proposal, but Democratic lawmakers’ agenda calls for more state spending.
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Outside Maine State House, abortion opponents have the floor
They protest in Augusta as part of the Hands Around the Capitol march, marking the 46th year since passage of Roe v. Wade.
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Mike Thibodeau: Where are boundaries in American politics?
Without boundaries, our democracy will continue to slip toward chaos.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Marc A. Thiessen: History shows Democrats once backed border fence, so why not now?
They’re in a great position to demand concessions from Trump, so they should put some demands on the table instead of making the wall non-negotiable.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: U.S. House Democrats’ reform bill would help safeguard voting rights
The dismal prospects for the voting-rights and campaign-finance measure should be a clear wake-up call.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Marc A. Thiessen: From Kim to Kavanaugh, Trump had year of successes
2018 was a productive year for the president, who also stood firm against Iran and Russia.
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Commentary: Press, politicians and voters: Time to do your jobs
As the 2020 election approaches, we must avoid mistakes that got us where we are today.
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Commentary: Republicans should be alarmed by sign of intelligent life in the Democratic Party
Rep. Cheri Bustos is tasked with cementing the Democrats’ House majority in 2020.
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Jim Fossel: Under Bush 43, Republicans may have missed a chance to frame health care debate
Imagine how different the political debate would have been over the past 15 years.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: We need a Green New Deal
Unlike some environmental proposals, this one comes with economic incentives to sway voters. And yes, it might just save the world.