Political Sightlines

A view from Maine on what’s happening, why, and how to fight authoritarianism and build a more perfect union.

By Amy Fried

Political Sightlines

How Nominee Matt Dunlap Showed He Can Win ME-2

Five reasons why the primary race spells trouble for Paul LePage.

Jun 21 • Amy Fried

To Beat Susan Collins, Graham Platner Must Confront Misogyny

I was “a bad boyfriend” is a bad talking point that downplays abuse. There's another path.

Jun 8 • Amy Fried

How Troy Jackson or someone else could replace Platner

There's a pull the emergency cord scenario

Jun 4 • Amy Fried

Why I'm annoyed I have to hear about Platner sexting women early in his marriage

Another edition of Political Men Behaving Badly

May 31 • Amy Fried

The Curious Case of Susan Collins and the Trump Revenge Tour

Donald Trump hasn’t tried to oust Sen. Collins. Why?

May 28 • Amy Fried

When Memorial Day Was Woke

What the holiday's origins show about memory, race and power

May 22 • Amy Fried

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