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Governor Janet Mills, who is also running in the state's Democratic U.S. Senate primary, is “resisting the will of a majority of Maine people” with the veto, said the bill's sponsor state Rep. Melanie Sachs.
The community discussion addressed the dismantling of Black history and the state of our democracy.
“The point of the poetry Sangha is to create a time for people to listen to each other speaking freely, directly and beautifully of their own desire to go past themselves,” said event co-organizer Peter J. Ryan.
Civil Rights Lawyer Garen Meguerian breaks down the New York Times' bombshell investigation exposing the secret origins of SCOTUS' “shadow docket” and its impact on our democracy.
"You want to be able to set the rules," said Upper Merion Township Supervisor Tina Garzillo.
Opinion
Fitzpatrick's proposed alternative resolution is deeply flawed and as a result has no chance of passing. He even tries to re-write the 1973 War Powers Act, writes Tom Taft.
This grassroots, anti-establishment congressional candidate believes a bold, progressive campaign offers the party the best chance to finally defeat Republican incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick. Will primary voters?
Drawing on his experience mentoring an aspiring teacher from Drexel University, Philadelphia educator Trey Smith calls for the state to consider team-based teaching and residency programs proven to reduce teacher turnover by as much as 50%.
So why did Republican State Rep. Shelby Labs vote against it?
Rep. Chip Roy's “MAMDANI Act” writes Joseph McCarthy's wildest fantasies into federal immigration law and dares the courts to do something about it.
Education
Drawing on his experience mentoring an aspiring teacher from Drexel University, Philadelphia educator Trey Smith calls for the state to consider team-based teaching and residency programs proven to reduce teacher turnover by as much as 50%.
“In 2025, book bans were not sparked by concerned parents, and they were not the result of local grassroots efforts. They were part of a well-funded, politically-driven campaign," said Sarah Lamdan, executive director of ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom.
Montco Intermediate Unit leaders’ lavish spending on “travel to three continents, including a 14-day African safari,” didn’t make school board member Kim Wheeler mad. The journalist who reported it did.
Philadelphia science teacher Gabbi Rodriguez shares the story of a 9th-grade student who can explain complex ecosystems but cannot decode preschool-level words, exposing a literacy cliff that mirrors challenges across the Commonwealth.
I want every aspiring educator to benefit from a student teaching experience like I am without having to worry how they are going to fill up their gas tank or put food on the table when the day is done, writes Gavin Mitsdarfer.
Elections
This grassroots, anti-establishment congressional candidate believes a bold, progressive campaign offers the party the best chance to finally defeat Republican incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick. Will primary voters?
“Right now, Democrats, the thing they want the most is a winner, and a very close second is a fighter,” said Paul Begala, a Democratic campaign strategist.
“In November, when I jumped into this race, the odds were stacked against us. But you know — we did the impossible, and we won,” said Mejia.
State law already prohibits poll workers from betting on elections, but prediction markets argue they are not betting operations.
“We should eliminate any super PAC in a Democratic primary. And I think every presidential candidate in 2028 should pledge that they will not have any super PAC spending in a Democratic primary,” said Rep. Ro Khanna.
In many states, civic groups have long provided applications to would-be voters that they can quickly fill out.
Recent Votes:
- H.R. 5587: HEATS Act April 23, 2026Vote: Passed 231/186 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.R. 8477: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reverse certain energy-related modifications enacted by Public Law 119-21. April 23, 2026Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] This bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] is a member of the committee.
- H.R. 6387: FIRE Act April 22, 2026Vote: Passed 220/198 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Nay
- On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 6387: FIRE Act April 22, 2026Vote: Failed 206/214 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Nay