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Maine Beacon @mainebeacon.bsky.social · 3d

A landlord-funded study meant to discredit Portland’s rent control ended up proving it works — showing tenants are saving about $500 a month, Opinion columnist @strim.bsky.social writes. Read his full piece below!

Opinion: Landlord study shows Portland renters are saving $500 a month thanks to rent control (oops!) - Maine Beacon

This past winter, the Rental Housing Alliance — a landlord group led by corporate landlord Brit Vitalius (whose name you might know because his group led the failed fights against rent control in Port...

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Ethan Striming @strim.bsky.social · 5d

Is that a rule of journalism, or just a rule when asking a question about whether Collins is doing good by the country?

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Ethan Striming @strim.bsky.social · 5d

Is it “no”?

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 5d

Is Sen. Susan Collins using her power as Chair of Appropriations to resolve the budget crisis? Get the full episode of In The Arena at WMTW.com/inthearena.com @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social #mainepolitics

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 14d

New episode of ITA is up. Find it at WMTW.com/inthearena Charlie Kirk, @jimmykimmel.com @grahamformaine.bsky.social Janet Mills, Susan Collins all on the agenda where we play “Fishy or Fragrant”

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Maine Beacon @mainebeacon.bsky.social · 21d

Earlier this summer, Pres. Donald Trump took to Truth Social to tell Republicans to “vote the opposite of Susan Collins” in a hidden attempt to make her appear to be moderate. The truth? Collins has voted with Trump 96% of the time.

Click the link below to read @strim.bsky.social's full column!

Opinion: Susan Collins is no moderate and Trump knows it - Maine Beacon

This summer, in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Pres. Donald Trump told Republicans to “vote the exact opposite of Senator Susan Collins.” I couldn't agree with him more. Because if ...

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Maine Beacon @mainebeacon.bsky.social · 29d

Opinion writer Ethan Strimling pays tribute to the late Bill Diamond, who served Maine for 40 years between the House, Senate, and as Sec. of State. Despite their differences, Ethan remembers Diamond as a mentor, friend, and leader who was "more progressive than he let on."

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Opinion: I will miss Bill Diamond - Maine Beacon

Twenty years ago, I met Bill Diamond, who died recently, when he took the seat next to mine in the Maine Senate. I was in my second term. He had served in the Senate for four years back in the 1980s. ...

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Maine Beacon @mainebeacon.bsky.social · Sep 7

Maine’s Clean Elections system gives candidates millions in public funding—freeing them from wealthy donors & giving them more time to meet voters. While most current governor candidates are chasing private money, @strim.bsky.social argues running clean isn’t just ethical, it’s a winning strategy.

Opinion: Candidates for governor can win running clean – and they should do it. - Maine Beacon

To state the obvious, one of the biggest problems in politics today is the influence of wealthy donors. Republicans are certainly the leaders in drinking from this spigot and working at the behest of ...

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · Sep 5

In The Arena is back! Ep. 55 dropped. We deep dive on the Collins race, do a lightning round catching up on recent news, and pay tribute to Bill Diamond. go to wmtw.com/inthearena for full episode. @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @terrystackhouse.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social

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Ethan Striming @strim.bsky.social · Sep 5

Well, if you listen to the beginning of the clip @patcallaghan6.bsky.social is asking if Collins' criticism of JFK rings hollow after voting to convince. To that, I am saying, emphatically, yes. But we mince words. I agree 100% that her criticism is both meager, qualified, and many deaths too late.

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danny @dabbs346.bsky.social · Sep 5

WMTW clocks Susan Collins on RFK Jr.: “Does that ring hollow when she complains about his actions when in fact she voted to support him and confirm him?”

#mesen #mepolitics

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Ethan Striming @strim.bsky.social · Sep 5

That would be fair if I were claiming that she said her vote was wrong, but the clip is referencing our discussion around her disagreeing, mildly, with RFK.

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David Herman @davidherman.bsky.social · Sep 5

Please read this full thread and join in urging Congress to stop the removal of hundreds of unaccompanied Guatemalan children from the U.S.

National Immigration Law Center @nilc.org · Sep 4

In the dead of night on a holiday weekend, ICE agents took frightened children from their beds and put them on planes bound for Guatemala.

Here's how our emergency lawsuit unfolded and what YOU can do to help:

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Maine Beacon @mainebeacon.bsky.social · Aug 27

Opinion Columnist Ethan Strimling calls out Portland’s City Council for secretly accepting federal airport funds tied to ICE compliance, calling the move “unfortunate” compared to Lincoln County’s open rejection of similar money. Click below to read @strim.bsky.social's full column!

Opinion: A tale of two cities confronting tyranny (or not) - Maine Beacon

Last week, Portland’s City Council went into an unusual and last-minute closed door meeting to discuss whether the city should accept federal funds to upgrade the tourist experience at our airport in ...

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Ethan Striming @strim.bsky.social · Aug 22

And here's the offending column

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Opinion: Vote ‘Yes’ on Question 2 to improve gun safety in Maine - Maine Beacon

Nearly two years ago, Maine’s yellow flag law failed to remove over 15 guns, 19 high capacity magazines, and hundreds of unused bullets from a home less than 15 miles from the Just-In-Time Recreation ...

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Ethan Striming @strim.bsky.social · Aug 22

I think I looked fabulous that day. And yes, a Red Flag law likely would have prevented the massacre in Lewiston. Vote yes on Q2.

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Maine Beacon @mainebeacon.bsky.social · Aug 6

In his latest column, @strim.bsky.social urges Mainers to vote "No" to Question 1 on the November ballot, as it's a GOP-backed proposal that would roll back absentee voting, restrict drop boxes, eliminate prepaid postage, and add a strict photo ID requirement. Click below to read his full piece!

Opinion: Why you should vote no on Question 1 to save absentee voting - Maine Beacon

In perhaps the most honestly written question ever put before Maine voters (thank you Secretary of State Shenna Bellows), Question 1 on the ballot this November speaks for itself: “Do you want to chan...

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Maine Beacon @mainebeacon.bsky.social · Aug 21

Portland’s City Council could give voters a chance to raise the minimum wage to $20/hour by 2029. Over 11,000 low-wage workers could see a real difference in their lives — but only if the council sends the proposal to the ballot, writes columnist @strim.bsky.social.

Opinion: Hey Portland! It’s past time for a $20 an hour minimum wage - Maine Beacon

Next week, Portland’s City Council has a chance to dramatically improve the prospects of 11,000 of the city’s lowest-income residents, by voting to send a question to voters asking if they want to rai...

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Maine Beacon @mainebeacon.bsky.social · Aug 14

Maine’s yellow flag law is “cumbersome, inefficient,” and failed to prevent the Lewiston shooting, writes @strim.bsky.social. Passing Question 2 would let families act quickly to remove guns from someone who poses a threat, potentially saving lives. Read Ethan's full column below.

Opinion: Vote ‘Yes’ on Question 2 to improve gun safety in Maine - Maine Beacon

Nearly two years ago, Maine’s yellow flag law failed to remove over 15 guns, 19 high capacity magazines, and hundreds of unused bullets from a home less than 15 miles from the Just-In-Time Recreation ...

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Ethan Striming @strim.bsky.social · Jul 17

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Opinion: Why is Collins so useless when she should have so much power? - Maine Beacon

When Susan Collins ran for re-election in 2020, one of her main arguments for returning to the U.S. Senate was that, if elected to a fifth term, her seniority and power would be non-pareil in terms of...

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Ethan Striming @strim.bsky.social · Jul 16

What’s this from?

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Ethan Striming @strim.bsky.social · Jun 21

I gave my party an F for taxing the wrong people (the poor and middle class, instead of the rich) in order to raise the revenue needed to ensure Mainers have health care and get a good education.

Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · Jun 21

Professors Harriman & Strimling issue report cards for the 132nd Maine Legislature on Ep. 54 of In The Arena. They also note when their own parties earned an F.
Full episode here: youtu.be/Q07P8Pe4ua4 and wherever you listen to podcasts. @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · Jun 21

Professors Harriman & Strimling issue report cards for the 132nd Maine Legislature on Ep. 54 of In The Arena. They also note when their own parties earned an F.
Full episode here: youtu.be/Q07P8Pe4ua4 and wherever you listen to podcasts. @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · Jun 20

Ep 54 of In The Arena is here:
youtu.be/Q07P8Pe4ua4
@strim.bsky.social & Phil Harriman offer grades to the 132nd Maine Legislature, and award at least one "A" to the "other side." @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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Maine Beacon @mainebeacon.bsky.social · Jun 20

In this year’s legislative session, no issue drew more fire than attacks on trans rights. @strim.bsky.social argues the efforts to roll back trans people’s rights weren’t just ideological — they were targeted efforts to strip away economic protections from some of Maine’s most vulnerable residents.

Opinion: How discrimination against trans people is also an economic inequality issue - Maine Beacon

If there is one issue that marked this legislative session in a way that no other one issue has, it was the full court attacks led by Pres. Donald Trump, GOP state Rep. Laurel Libby, and all the MAGA ...

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