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Author Archives: Amy Fried

Amy Fried loves Maine's sense of community and the wonderful mix of culture and outdoor recreation. She loves politics in three ways: as an analytical political scientist, a devoted political junkie and a citizen who believes politics matters for people's lives. Fried is Professor of Political Science at the University of Maine. Her views do not reflect those of her employer or any group to which she belongs.

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We’re facing an emergency. Let’s act like it.

by Amy Fried February 2, 2021February 2, 2021

The real danger is not doing enough.

Posted inOpinion Contributor

Trump’s dangerous quest to stay in office

by Amy Fried January 5, 2021January 4, 2021
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Recovering from the Trump era

by Amy Fried December 22, 2020December 22, 2020
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Democracy defenders debunked Trump’s false vote fraud claims

by Amy Fried December 8, 2020December 8, 2020
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Why Maine needs to act on health care

by Amy Fried November 24, 2020November 24, 2020
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A new generation is poised to remake American politics

by Amy Fried November 10, 2020November 10, 2020
Posted inOpinion Contributor

Election Day and the great task before us now

by Amy Fried October 27, 2020October 27, 2020
Posted inOpinion Contributor

The party of irresponsibility

by Amy Fried October 13, 2020October 13, 2020
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Whatever Sanders says, there can’t be a contested Democratic National Convention.

by Amy Fried May 2, 2016
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Aretha Franklin blows away Carole King and gets Barack Obama emotional

by Amy Fried January 2, 2016
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Why LePage and Legislature will definitely clash on land bonds in January

by Amy Fried October 28, 2015
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How many elected officials does it take to change a lightbulb?

by Amy Fried June 16, 2015
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Will Cutler “Apology-gate” come up in upcoming debates?

by Amy Fried October 19, 2014
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Why is Cutler so far back in the polls?

by Amy Fried September 15, 2014
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Did LePage approach a judge about extremist group?

by Amy Fried July 5, 2014
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Cutler gives supporters permission to vote for someone else

by Amy Fried May 6, 2014

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