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The Maine Millennial: Re-election numbers have lessons for Susan Collins

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal November 8, 2020November 7, 2020

She should take to heart the fact that 49% of the votes cast Tuesday were for someone else and become a true moderate.

The election offers no clarity in the battle between moderates and progressives for the party’s soul.

by Max Vogel Special to the Telegram November 8, 2020November 9, 2020

As attention is focused on the harm done in the name of criminal justice, now is the time to make this change.

by Alison Rieser Special to the Press Herald November 7, 2020November 6, 2020

Until new, long-term protections for right whales are in place, federal regulators must take emergency action.

by Los Angeles Times November 7, 2020November 6, 2020

A just-approved California measure should spur other states to weigh how to protect gig workers without sacrificing the flexibility they want.

by Robert Skoglund November 7, 2020November 6, 2020

For a week I was as knowledgeable as the grandchildren. But now, when I call, my friends can’t see me.

by Liberty Vittert Special to the New York Daily News November 7, 2020November 6, 2020

Shy voters, trends in approval ratings and margins of error all threw off pollsters’ models. Again.

by The Editorial Board November 6, 2020November 5, 2020

The state had a relatively problem-free vote Tuesday, and likely another record turnout, but there are still ways to improve the way we cast ballots.

by Karl W. Smith Bloomberg Opinion November 6, 2020November 5, 2020

House Democrats should work with Senate Republicans to pass a new COVID relief bill this year.

by Douglas Heye Special to The Washington Post November 6, 2020November 5, 2020

The ‘Brooks Brothers Riot’ was about making sure every vote counted. Today’s protesters are trying to thwart accurate vote counting.