Israel has moved steadily to the right and the Democratic Party to the left in recent years, while memories of the Holocaust, which long undergirded Americans’ sympathy for Israel, have increasingly faded into the past.
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Kristen Cloutier seeks 4th term in state House
The only other contender in the district is Republican Kendil Elizabeth Snow-Black. The general election is Nov. 5.
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Nebraska may cease using Maine’s system to allocate electoral votes
Trump follows governor’s lead and calls for Midwestern state to return to winner-take-all system for presidential elections.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson
The House is scheduled to leave town for a 2-week spring recess at the end of Friday’s session. It’s doubtful any vote on removing Johnson would be imminent.
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Midcoast artist fills State House halls with paintings of women leaders
Artist Jerri Whitman noticed that women lacked representation on the walls of the Maine State House in Augusta, so she created a collection of paintings to make sure their history was not lost.
Posted inNation / World
Netanyahu agrees to send Israeli officials to Washington to discuss prospective Rafah operation
The Biden-Netanyahu call also came as a new report warned that ‘famine is imminent’ in northern Gaza.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Waterville man charged by FBI over online threats to kill President Biden, immigrants
Benjamin Brown was arrested Monday on a warrant charging transmitting a threatening interstate communication and his Spring Street apartment was searched, according to a U.S. District Court official.
Posted inElections, Nation / World, News, Politics
Biden effigy beaten, kicked at Kansas county Republican event, drawing outrage
The event, promoted by a county Republican organization, comes amid increased fears over violence against public officials and civil servants.
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George Santos announces another run for New York House seat
The indicted former congressman plans to run against Nick LaLota for New York’s 1st District.
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Biden willing to meet House Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss Ukraine, Israel aid
Lawmakers are on recess so it’s not clear when a meeting might be scheduled.