The sky is falling – that’s what you may believe about a rash of new election laws being introduced, largely by the GOP, in statehouses across the country. Alternatively, you may think these laws are absolutely crucial to ensure election integrity. The Conversation’s Senior Politics Editor Naomi Schalit interviewed election law scholar Derek Muller about […]

On July 4, we celebrate the 245th anniversary of the day in 1776, when the American colonies declared their independence from Great Britain. That seems like a long time ago, so I was surprised to realize that I was among the roughly seven million Americans who have been around for more than one-third of the […]

With Joe Biden’s presidency nearing the six-month mark, the Republican National Committee sent out a “Biden Report Card”—a poll in which Biden’s performance is graded from A to F. The RNC email begins, “Friend, Let’s be clear. Joe Biden is a FAILURE.” It goes on: “Biden is out of touch and out of control, which […]

They called me “The Trail Blazer,” Good Buddy. That was my citizens band radio handle in the summer of 1977, when the hit movie “Smokey and the Bandit” created a CB craze and millions of kids like me dreamed of getting one. Much to my surprise, my father permitted me to do so — even […]

It’s clear by now that the bill proposing the “Pine Tree Power Co.” will not become law in this legislative session. An initial favorable Senate vote was reversed after two senators changed their minds. Nonetheless, supporters are already gearing up for a 2022 referendum to “let Mainers decide” whether to give Central Maine Power (and Versant) the boot, once […]

As federal appropriation decisions are made in Washington, D.C. this summer, there will be many crucial policies and programs considered. One important conservation item that must be included is more funding for threatened and endangered species. Biodiversity is essential to our quality of life and the health of our economy. There’s no getting around the […]