Four hundred and eighteen Mainers died last year from opioid overdoses and health advocates are up in arms as the state government continues to block even the most basic preventative measures. On Friday, candidates for governor were given the opportunity to explain what if elected they would do differently to address this raging public health…
This week on the Beacon Podcast, Ben Chin and Mike Tipping discuss the state of the gubernatorial race and what we may see next. They also cover the questions facing LePage’s nominee for the Maine State Housing Authority, what’s next for the homecare for all referendum following the validation of signatures last week, the state’s…
From the horse race to real issues After candidates filed their campaign finance reports, the media coverage of the gubernatorial race centered on the predictable “horse race” stories about who seemed to be winning or losing. It dwarfed the attention given to the actual ideas of the candidates. Yet, as a voter trying to figure…
This week on the Beacon Podcast, Ben, Taryn and Mike can finally talk publicly about the new referendum campaign for universal in-home care for seniors and Mainers with disabilities, paid for by closing a tax loophole on the wealthy. Sign up to collect signatures here. Also, an interview with gubernatorial candidate Betsy Sweet, who is…
This week on the Beacon podcast, Taryn, Ben and Mike recap the Resistance Rising event in Lewiston, were candidates for high office had some substantive conversations with Maine progressives. They also interview Sam Saucier, the UMaine student who spoke out against misogynist signs and sparked a massive, positive community response. You can make a contribution…
This week on the Beacon podcast, Taryn, Ben and Mike examine the rapidly-expanding gubernatorial field and new fundraising numbers. They also discuss the latest federal health care happenings (and why we should stay vigilant) and the threat of Maine’s falling vaccination rate. Also: They introduce a new segment (for which they are completely unqualified) giving…