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Protest Against ICE Operations in Maine

A protest in Portland, Maine, led to the arrest of several faith leaders and activists advocating for a halt to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the state. The demonstration targeted Senator Susan Collins, urging her...

Feb 01, 2026 01:03 Sen. Collins must know a ‘pause’ on ICE operations is not enough | Opinion

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Politics / Elections

Graham Platner Navigates Fetterman Comparisons Amidst Maine Senate Run

Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, faces scrutiny and comparisons to Senator John Fetterman. Both share a working-class aesthetic and progressive roots, but Platner aims to distinguish himself amidst controversies and s...

Nov 10, 2025 02:35 When I Was John Fetterman

Politics / US Senate

Senate Candidate Graham Platner on Dick Cheney's Death

Graham Platner, a U.S. Senate hopeful in Maine, has publicly stated that he will not mourn the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney. This stance is rooted in Platner's experience as an Iraq War veteran and his criticism of Cheney's le...

Nov 06, 2025 12:34 Dick Cheney, influential Republican vice president to George W. Bush, dies

Politics / US Elections

Maine Senate Candidate Stays in Race Despite Controversial Reddit Posts

Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate vying for a U.S. Senate seat in Maine against Republican Susan Collins, is addressing controversy stemming from old Reddit posts. Despite facing criticism, Platner intends to continue his campaign.

Oct 21, 2025 15:02 Maine Democrat running to unseat Susan Collins to stay in race after discovery of Reddit postings

Politics / Elections

Maine Senate Race 2025: Graham Platner Challenges Susan Collins

Army and Marine veteran Graham Platner has launched his campaign for the Senate in Maine, joining a growing Democratic primary field seeking to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2025. Maine Gov. Janet Mills has also announced her c...

Oct 16, 2025 12:32 ‘I got older and became a communist’: Deleted posts show Maine Senate hopeful’s raw views on politics, war, and police

Politics / Elections

Graham Platner Challenges Susan Collins in Maine Senate Race

Graham Platner, a Maine oyster farmer and veteran, is making waves in the political arena as he challenges Republican Senator Susan Collins. His campaign focuses on economic populism and criticisms of current immigration policies, attractin...

Oct 14, 2025 12:01 Democratic youth-focused groups endorse Graham Platner in Maine Senate race