Tag: Maine
Maine Supreme Court upholds use of ranked-choice voting, will be used...
"Today's decision by the Maine Supreme Court confirms that the Maine people are sovereign and have the final say."
For Those Who Don’t Want to Vote for the Lesser of...
Ranked-choice voting is catching on, and Maine might become the first state to help citizens vote for candidates they actually want.
Governor of Maine Says People of Color Are ‘The Enemy,’ Implies...
“Maine Governor Paul LePage (R) called people of color and people of Hispanic origin ‘the enemy’ and implied they should be shot.”
Maine Governor Goes Off on State Legislator, Calls People of Color...
These aren’t the first statements that LePage has come under fire for. The governor has a long history of radical commentary.
First Democratic Convention Abolishes Superdelegates
The Maine Democratic Party just eliminated the superdelegate.
Maine Democrats Move to Eliminate Superdelegates
If the amendment passes it will not officially take affect until 2020, but will allow for Maine to strongly suggest that this year’s super delegates vote in accordance with the caucus results.
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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk
A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.
Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins
The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).
Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba
The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...
California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze
Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.
Butter (and schools), not guns (and warfare)
The War Against Iran, Up Close and Personal (and All Too Far Away).