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Mitt's Downward Slide: Why His Maine 'Win' May Be Revoked This Weekend

Steve Kornacki, Salon. February 17, 2012.

Romney's already had his Iowa win handed over to Rick Santorum, now he may lose Maine to Ron Paul.

The 10 Scariest GOP Governors: Bringing a Radical Right-Wing Agenda To a State Near You

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. July 6, 2011.

The 2010 election saw a right-wing sweep of many state governor's races, and those governors haven't been shy about pushing their conservative shock treatment.

Madness: Right-Wingers Are Serious About Trying to Undermine Child Labor Laws

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. April 23, 2011.

Yes, they are trying to roll back the 20th century.

GOP Governor Orders Removal of Pro-Labor Mural -- Are We Still in America?

Robert Reich, RobertReich.org. March 24, 2011.

Maine Governor Paul LePage thinks the mural depicting the state's labor history is "not in keeping with the [Labor Department's] pro-business goals."

Marijuana Has Rocked the West Coast, And Now New England Is the Next Frontier for Reform

Steven Wishnia, AlterNet. December 16, 2010.

The political landscape for pot in the Northeast is changing dramatically, with bright prospects in many states.

This Was the Decade For Same-Sex Marriage. Who Knew?

Melissa McEwan, Comment Is Free. December 29, 2009.

In the year 2000, I never would have imagined that we'd be seeing a global movement for marriage equality.

New York State Senate to Vote On Marriage Equality?

Adam Bink, Open Left. November 6, 2009.

After losses like the one in Maine, I always feel like the best way to channel anger is into the next fight.

Marriage Equality: Why it Is Critical You Passionately Care About Maine

Greta Christina, Greta Christina's Blog. August 25, 2009.

One of the most important fights in the country over same-sex marriage is going on in Maine right now and you can help.

Maine Community Rebuffs NestlÃ© Over Water Rights

Leslie Samuelrich, Corporate Accountability International. July 27, 2009.

The water bottling giant has been dealt yet another set-back by the grassroots.

Maine Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage: Feel the Homomentum!

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville. May 6, 2009.

Another state does the right thing.

Slain American Nazi Millionaire Had Dirty Bomb Ingredients, Was 'Very Upset' About Obama

Staff, AlterNet. March 10, 2009.

Agency says radioactive materials recovered in home of man allegedly slain by his wife.

Maine Jury Says It's Legal to Protest an Illegal War

Penny Coleman, AlterNet. May 31, 2008.

A rare bit of good news for the anti-war movement goes largely ignored by the media.

Hillary Cans Campaign Manager After Very Bad Weekend

Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone. February 11, 2008.

This was a Sunday Night Massacre, and you can be sure it represents a shift in the balance of power over there.

Romney\'s Lead in Maine Shrinks to 157 Votes; GOP Chair Calls Ron Paul Fans \"Conspiracy Theorists\"

Brad Friedman, December 31, 1969.

Occupy Updates: Chemical Bomb Thrown at Maine Encampment, \"We Are the 1%\" Parody, Sean Lennon Sings Madonna at OWS, Campers Shore Up on Sleeping Bags