Derek Viger
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Union Endorsement TransparencyNot that long ago, the Maine Education Association addressed criticism that they were out of touch...
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Otten's Out, but Scandals ContinueCraig Benson, John McCain, Les Otten, Paul LePage, Phil Gramm
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Goodbye Grade LevelsUnless you attended a small rural school, you were likely instructed only at your grade level. In 2nd grade maybe you learned beginning grammar.
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The Education Debate Heats UpIt seems the gloves have come off. Let the gubernatorial education debate begin!
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Dennis Bailey: "Eliot Cutler Called Me a Whore"After an impressive finish from political first timer Rosa Scarcelli, you'd think her campaign adviser Dennis Bailey would be taking the summer off...
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Education Money Lost and Money GainedThere's good news and there's bad news on the education front. Let's start with the bad news.
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The Maine AFL-CIO and MEA Endorse MitchellWhen I heard that the Maine AFL-CIO and the Maine Education Association endorsed Libby Mitchell for governor I darn near fell out of my chair.
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The Complex Mainer and PoliticsPersonally, where someone is from, or how long they have lived in Maine, is not at the top of my list of "make or breaks" for a candidate. I place more weight on their policy directions, ideas for the state, and positions on issues...
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Two Maine Democrats Endorse CutlerState Senator Dennis Damon (D-Trenton) and State Representative Leila J. Percy (D-Phippsburg) have announced they will support Eliot Cutler for governor.
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Moratoriums on DemocracyNovember 2009 Maine voted to expand the number of conditions for which marijuana could be prescribed and to set up a system of distribution.
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Gubernatorial Candidates Have PrideThis Saturday the 19th the Southern Maine Pride Festival is taking place in Portland. There are a number of events celebrating the homosexual community in Maine and advocating equality.
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The Importance of Class SizeIn education reform there are two schools of thought on class size debate. The first believe small class sizes are preferable. The other camp believes small class sizes are expensive.
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A Pause to Discuss the PrimariesWe now know the gubernatorial lineup for this November. Though the general is in its infancy, it is a good time to explore some of the prevailing opinions that have come out of last night's results.
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GOP Candidates on Creationism in Maine's SchoolsWhile still a hot topic in many states, you don't hear much about teaching creationism in Maine. At last night's Republican debate candidates were asked if creationism should be taught alongside creationism in Maine's schools.
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Gubernatorial Education QuestionnareThis is a series of education questions presented to the Maine Democrat and GOP gubernatorial candidates. The questions have been formulated in conjunction with Gerald Weinand and Bruce Bourgoine of Dirigo Blue and Derek Viger.
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LePage's Civil Union Flip-FlopThe GOP gubernatorial candidates gathered recently in North Yarmouth. The forum, led by Tarren Bragdon, CEO of the Maine Heritage Policy Center, covered a variety of topics. Bragdon asked candidates their position on civil unions in Maine...
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Our Racecar is Busted - Maine in the RttTAn assessment of Maine's chances in the Race to the Top compared to the recent winners.
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Poliquin Launches New AdBruce Poliquin releases a new campaign TV ad
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Joe Kennedy Supports Pat McGowan for GovernorJoe Kennedy took a break from Citizens Energy yesterday to support another cause. Kennedy has endorsed Pat McGowan for governor.
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Preble Street Looses FundingThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland withdraws funding from the Preble Street Resource Center over gay marriage support.
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Paul LePage Changes His Mind on Civil UnionsPaul LePage, a GOP candidate for governor in Maine, changes his mind on supporting civil unions
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No Love for Anthem in Portland, MaineChanges That Work, in conjunction with the Maine People's Alliance and the Maine SEIU, have organized two protests against Anthem.
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Lynne Williams OutThe deadline to submit petitions to put a candidate enrolled in a political party on the ballot has passed. The major party primary field shaped up as expected. The Maine Green Independent Party will not have a candidate on the ballot however.
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Time to Admit the Truth About Parental InvolvementI've said it before and I'll say it yet again, some parents don't give a flying poop about what their kids are doing.
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Casinos Yes and NoWith the expansion of gambling in Maine once again on voters minds, Casinos No will be gearing up to fight these proposals. In a press release this morning, Casinos No released statements of several gubernatorial candidates on casino expansion in Maine.
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Where Are We Racing?While a few people are questioning if we should be involved in the Race to the Top, some are wondering how Maine will stack up against other states.
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What Did Baldacci Say on Education?That's it. Governor Baldacci's last "State of the State" has been given. The Governor touched on a number of expected topics, including the economy, taxes, and energy.
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Creative Budget SolutionsMaine is not the only state going through lean budget times. Across the country states are agonizing over what programs to cut and save in order to come to terms with revenue shortfalls
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The Importance of Educating MaineYou've probably heard the saying, "if you think education is expensive, try ignorance." There's truth to that statement. If the next governor does not focus on improving Maine's schools, our economy, as well as our children, will pay the price.
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Scarcelli Looking to Set the Democratic ToneTaxes. It's a word that strikes fear into the average citizen. No one should be surprised taxes are one of the top issues this election.
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The Definition of Educational InsanityNot only should Maine's education system continue to evolve, it must continue to evolve. Our education system is still functioning on a Industrial Era model. We continue to question why are kids leave school unprepared and/or uninterested in learning.
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Lynne Williams (G)Profile of Maine gubernatorial candidate Lynne Williams (G)
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Steve RoweProfile of Democratic candidate for Maine governor Steve Rowe
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Matt JacobsonProfile of Republican candidate for Maine governor Matt Jacobson
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Obama's Rebranding of Gitmo PolicyIs Obama's policy on terrorist detainees the same as Bush's?
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Change in Education?A critique of Education Secretary Duncan's work so far.
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Can They Think Outside the Box?Policy makers need to employ some 21st century skills to aid our children
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DIY EducationHow the internet is changing the way we learn
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Class DisruptionHow a disruptive student can affect the others.
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Maine Explores Charter SchoolsMaine has a new bill proposed to start allowing charter schools. The bill is examined here.
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The Failure of The Buffet ReformHow poorly organized or timed education reform is like having no reform at all.
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LD 1020 - Maine Gay Marriage Debates Y'allDetails from the public gay marriage debate.
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Dunkin Donuts = Walmart of the Coffee World?How franchise hating hurts the economy
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Maine Gay Marriage DebatesHighlights from the same-sex marriage debates in Augusta Maine
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The Poli-Spectrum SlideThe shift in America's political spectrum as viewed through key issues
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The Failure of Buffet ReformThe complexities of education reform examined.
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Maine Gay Marriage Opponents Resort to Playground TacticsMore gay marriage attacks in Maine -
Vampires at Oldest School in AmericaA "vampire" scare at a Boston High School
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More Merit Pay MadnessCritique of a Bangor Daily News editorial on merit pay
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Don't Mess with TexasTexas has prided itself on its tough, larger-than-life image. Don't mess with Texas, right? Well one Dallas principal attempted, allegedly, to prove those impressions to be true.
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It's the Kids Stupid - Thoughts on Blog Education CommentsAddressing concerns on teacher accountability, school vouchers, and merit pay
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Palin Saga Continues - Bristol and Levi Break EngagementBristol Palin and Levi Johnston break their engagement. Opinions
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The Portland Press Herald's Sad DeclineThe decline of Portland's daily local newspaper -
Let it Go - Fueling the Rush FlamesIs the left shooting itself in the foot by giving so much power to Rush Limbaugh? -
$5 for an Instant Coffee?Will instant coffee save Starbucks?
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Colin Powell: One for the AgesPraise for Colin Powell
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The Problems and Promise of Change.OrgA critique of the new netroots website Change.org
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A Rest on Standardized TestsHow can we make standardized testing more fair and more effective
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The Lure of LibertarianismMore deregulation is not what we need now. Find out why.
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Bring Civics to CivilizationA call for teaching a basic understanding for how our government works.
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The Country Runs on DuncanMany people have written off Obama's choice for Education Secretary and he hasn't even started yet. A real critique of Duncan and the work we can expect from him here without all the agenda.
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Are His Fifteen Minutes Up Yet?Joe the Plumber is now a war corespondent. PajamasTV's credibility is now in the crapper -
Katie Couric Not Center of UniverseSarah Palin is interviewed for a new documentary on the 2008 presidential election. Palin lashes out what she believes is media bias. -
Legalism and the Quin DynastyHow the philosophy of Legalism affected the Quin dynasty in China during the 200s BC
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Moral BankruptsHow religion was used by the plantation class in the antebellum South to bolster pro-slavery views.
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Ancient AllegoryExploration of allegories in the poetry of Catullus. Looks at links between his poetry and Rome
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The Salem SentinelA fictional letter from the editor of a colonial Salem Mass newspaper on the need for an American revolution.
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To Explain AllWhat Braham Stoker's 'Dracula' can tell us about the conflict between religion and science in Victorian England.
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The Meaning of SavageHow the tragic character of Caliban in Shakespeare's "The Tempest" became an anti-imperialist icon
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Tuesday's GoneShort story on whether or not we can really ever run away.
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American UndersideAn expose of various Hate Groups during the 1990s. Focuses on their uses of the internet and music as recruitment tools.
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How to Write a ReviewA short instructional on how to write an informative interesting review on any product. What to avoid and what to embrace in your review writing
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Suetonius's Lives of August and NeroA look at Suetonius's treatment of the Roman Emperors Augustus and Nero -
Dirty SnowTale of sins past and sins present.
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Died of a TheoryExamination of the causes and effects of the American Civil War: Economic, social, and political influences examined. -
One People, One Constitution, and One CountryFollows the struggle to create the 14th amendment and grant African American rights after the American Civil War. -
Calamity Jane BioShort biography of the enigmatic mythic western figure Calamity Jane -
BBC NewsBBC is where to get the best, unbiased news. Even in America
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Women in VenezuelaLook into the efforts of the Venezuelan government to attempt to legislate women's morality in the late 1800s