A Message on International Women’s Day
Saturday, March 8th, 2008 Posted in Campaign Blog | No Comments »Why we are supporting Michael Brennan On the eve of International Women's Day, we are writing to tell you why we are supporting Michael Brennan for Congress. March 8th, International Women's Day, is a global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women. One hundred years ago, 15,000 women marched through New York City [...]
A Real Commitment to Peace
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 Posted in Campaign Blog | No Comments »With the War in Iraq nearing its fifth anniversary and presidential candidate John McCain talking about an endless U.S. occupation, we should take every opportunity to insist that peace be reestablished as a fundamental value of U.S. foreign policy. Of all the Bush Administration policies that have harmed this country over the last eight years, it is [...]
Six Hours, Six Caucuses - A Report from the Road
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008 Posted in Campaign Blog | No Comments »What a day! Neither snow nor slush nor packed parking lots kept Michael from reaching six caucuses on Sunday. We started in Biddeford, and moved on to Scarborough, South Portland, Westbrook, Portland and Bath before the evening was out. Everywhere we went, the crowds were unbelieveable - 700 in Scarborough, more than 4,000 in Portland - [...]
A New Direction for Maine & America
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 Posted in Campaign Blog | No Comments »Download in PDF format "Too often we get caught up in strategic voting and campaign tactics – and we forget what is most important: that we are best served by people who are honest and decent – and who are qualified to discuss and advance the issues that are important to each of us." – Sen. [...]
Keeping Maine Warm as Winter Hits Hard
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007 Posted in Campaign Blog | No Comments »Winter has not even officially begun yet, but families in Maine might be forgiven for paying more attention to the mercury level than the timing of the Winter Solstice. Severe weather and severe cold have long since arrived, and with them the fear of enormous heating bills. These fears are all the more widespread this [...]
Time to Speak Out Against War with Iran
Tuesday, December 4th, 2007 Posted in Campaign Blog | No Comments »On Monday, American intelligence agencies released a report that should encourage all Americans who are seeking to prevent war against Iran. The newly released National Intelligence Estimate, which is the consensus view of all 16 American intelligence agencies, stated that Iran discontinued its nuclear weapons program back in 2003, and that the program is still [...]
