Scholars Strategy Network-Maine
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Maine-based researchers committed to serving policymakers, civic leaders, journalists and citizens to improve policy in #Maine and beyond. Learn more at https://scholars.org/chapter/maine
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A new op-ed is up on @bangordailynews.bsky.social exploring Maine's potential!
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/01/o...
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/01/o...
Opinion: Maine can be a strategic gateway to the Arctic and Europe
"As melting Arctic ice reshapes trade routes and climate change redraws the world’s map, Maine stands at the front line of a new frontier."
www.bangordailynews.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
A new op-ed is up on @bangordailynews.bsky.social exploring Maine's potential!
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/01/o...
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/01/o...
An article by Luisa S. Deprez, professor emerita of sociology and social policy at the University of Southern Maine, details the effects that a lack of SNAP benefits will have.
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www.pressherald.com/2025/10/30/l...
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Attack on SNAP benefits weaponizes hunger | Opinion
The Trump administration is playing politics with people’s lives.
www.pressherald.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
An article by Luisa S. Deprez, professor emerita of sociology and social policy at the University of Southern Maine, details the effects that a lack of SNAP benefits will have.
@scholars.org
www.pressherald.com/2025/10/30/l...
@scholars.org
www.pressherald.com/2025/10/30/l...
Maine SSN chapter member Amy Fried (@asfried.bsky.social) and Luisa S. Deprez discuss the upcoming Senate vote in Maine, as well as the intricacies surrounding the candidates in a Washington Monthly article. (@washingtonmonthly.com)
washingtonmonthly.com/2025/10/24/g...
washingtonmonthly.com/2025/10/24/g...
Campaign 2026: As Maine Goes…
Tattooed Graham Platner and a challenger to Jared Golden are roiling their races. How Maine’s political tradition shapes these contests.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Maine SSN chapter member Amy Fried (@asfried.bsky.social) and Luisa S. Deprez discuss the upcoming Senate vote in Maine, as well as the intricacies surrounding the candidates in a Washington Monthly article. (@washingtonmonthly.com)
washingtonmonthly.com/2025/10/24/g...
washingtonmonthly.com/2025/10/24/g...
Alicia Peters, Ph.D, associate professor of anthropology at the University of New England, wrote this op-ed in the @pressherald.com.
www.pressherald.com/2025/10/23/s...
www.pressherald.com/2025/10/23/s...
Support for human trafficking survivors must be preserved | Opinion
The Department of Justice has yet to release $88 million appropriated by Congress for victim services. In Maine, Preble Street is among those being affected.
www.pressherald.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Alicia Peters, Ph.D, associate professor of anthropology at the University of New England, wrote this op-ed in the @pressherald.com.
www.pressherald.com/2025/10/23/s...
www.pressherald.com/2025/10/23/s...
The newest op-ed is up on the @bangordailynews.bsky.social - be sure to keep your eyes open for more of our coverage as the referendum draws near!
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/25/o...
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/25/o...
Opinion: Question 1 would make it harder for rural Maine voters to cast their ballots
“Rural voters are more likely to take advantage of these convenience reforms by casting their ballots early and by mailing in their votes.”
www.bangordailynews.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The newest op-ed is up on the @bangordailynews.bsky.social - be sure to keep your eyes open for more of our coverage as the referendum draws near!
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/25/o...
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/25/o...
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Okay this is a good headline
You won’t believe what degrading practice the Pope just condemned
You won’t believe what degrading practice the Pope just condemned
Communication must be freed from clickbait and misguided thinking, head of Catholic church tells journalists
The Pope has condemned clickbait as a “degrading” part of journalism, at a private audience with global newswires.
Australian media representatives were among those to hear directly from Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday with about 150 members of newswire alliance MINDS International. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Best way to consolidate authoritarian rule is to not pay your soldiers, this has historically worked out well for everyone who has tried it.
October 10, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Best way to consolidate authoritarian rule is to not pay your soldiers, this has historically worked out well for everyone who has tried it.
One of Maine SSN’s newest members, Lucy Britt (Assistant Professor of Politics at Bates College), has a letter to the editor in the Bangor Daily News on why Q1 is about much more than voter ID—it would make absentee voting harder for many Mainers.
Letter: Save absentee voting
"Voting yes on Question 1 means voting to make it harder for elderly and homebound Mainers to get their absentee ballots."
www.bangordailynews.com
October 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
One of Maine SSN’s newest members, Lucy Britt (Assistant Professor of Politics at Bates College), has a letter to the editor in the Bangor Daily News on why Q1 is about much more than voter ID—it would make absentee voting harder for many Mainers.
Maine SSN's Amy Fried shows why Question 1 is about much more than “voter ID” — it would restrict absentee voting, eliminate phone requests, cut early-vote days, and more.
Read in the BDN: www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/01/o...
Read in the BDN: www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/01/o...
Opinion: Question 1 is about much more than voter ID
“If the proponents wanted a referendum solely on photo ID, they could have written legislation accordingly. Instead, after getting the bill title they wanted for petitions, they added many absentee vo...
www.bangordailynews.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Maine SSN's Amy Fried shows why Question 1 is about much more than “voter ID” — it would restrict absentee voting, eliminate phone requests, cut early-vote days, and more.
Read in the BDN: www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/01/o...
Read in the BDN: www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/01/o...
Maine SSN's @rlarochelle.bsky.social argues that the Trump administration is actively unraveling LBJ’s Great Society — cutting back on popular health, education, and social safety net programs built over decades.
Read his full op-ed in the BDN ⬇️
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/09/26/o...
Read his full op-ed in the BDN ⬇️
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/09/26/o...
Opinion: LBJ’s Great Society is being unraveled
"Johnson’s ambitious programs generated significant backlash. Ever since the 1970s, Republicans have tried to roll back many elements of his Great Society."
www.bangordailynews.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Maine SSN's @rlarochelle.bsky.social argues that the Trump administration is actively unraveling LBJ’s Great Society — cutting back on popular health, education, and social safety net programs built over decades.
Read his full op-ed in the BDN ⬇️
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/09/26/o...
Read his full op-ed in the BDN ⬇️
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/09/26/o...
👏 Congrats to chapter member Mara Casey Tieken (Bates College) on being named a 2025–26 SSN Media Fellow! Casey Tieken's work focuses on racial and educational equity in rural schools.
She’ll work with mentors to sharpen media skills and enrich public conversations on these topics with research.
She’ll work with mentors to sharpen media skills and enrich public conversations on these topics with research.
October 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
👏 Congrats to chapter member Mara Casey Tieken (Bates College) on being named a 2025–26 SSN Media Fellow! Casey Tieken's work focuses on racial and educational equity in rural schools.
She’ll work with mentors to sharpen media skills and enrich public conversations on these topics with research.
She’ll work with mentors to sharpen media skills and enrich public conversations on these topics with research.
Our chapter member Amy Fried explains how Maine’s Question 1 would restrict voter access — from tighter mail ballot rules to fewer drop boxes. 📉
Read her op-ed in the @PressHerald: www.pressherald.com/2025/10/03/r...
Read her op-ed in the @PressHerald: www.pressherald.com/2025/10/03/r...
Research shows Question 1 would harm Maine voters | Opinion
There's a lot more to the Nov. 4 referendum question than simply presenting identification to vote.
www.pressherald.com
October 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Our chapter member Amy Fried explains how Maine’s Question 1 would restrict voter access — from tighter mail ballot rules to fewer drop boxes. 📉
Read her op-ed in the @PressHerald: www.pressherald.com/2025/10/03/r...
Read her op-ed in the @PressHerald: www.pressherald.com/2025/10/03/r...
The Maine Scholars Strategy Network has been named the 2025 “Best Chapter” Award winner by the national organization, chosen from 38 chapters nationwide. 🏆
Thanks to all our amazing members who make this work possible! 👏
Thanks to all our amazing members who make this work possible! 👏
September 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The Maine Scholars Strategy Network has been named the 2025 “Best Chapter” Award winner by the national organization, chosen from 38 chapters nationwide. 🏆
Thanks to all our amazing members who make this work possible! 👏
Thanks to all our amazing members who make this work possible! 👏
Maine @scholars.org member Daniel Bryant has a piece in the
@bangordailynews.bsky.social this week examining Maine's urgent need for a single-payer health care system. Check it out at the link below.
@bangordailynews.bsky.social this week examining Maine's urgent need for a single-payer health care system. Check it out at the link below.
Single-payer system could help Mainers avoid rising health care costs
“Forty percent of Mainers struggle with medical debt, according to Consumers for Affordable Health Care.”
www.bangordailynews.com
September 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Maine @scholars.org member Daniel Bryant has a piece in the
@bangordailynews.bsky.social this week examining Maine's urgent need for a single-payer health care system. Check it out at the link below.
@bangordailynews.bsky.social this week examining Maine's urgent need for a single-payer health care system. Check it out at the link below.
What do you call a group of loons? Maine @scholars.org co-leader Rob Glover and Amanda Sohns say it’s time to retire “asylum” and embrace something that captures their drama and grace: "opera."
Their @bangordailynews.bsky.social op-ed dives into the power of language, history, and why words matter.
Their @bangordailynews.bsky.social op-ed dives into the power of language, history, and why words matter.
Opinion: An opera of loons
"'Asylum' is not some quaint, Victorian word. It conjures up trauma of loved ones lost to systems that saw them as problems to be contained rather than people deserving of care."
www.bangordailynews.com
August 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
What do you call a group of loons? Maine @scholars.org co-leader Rob Glover and Amanda Sohns say it’s time to retire “asylum” and embrace something that captures their drama and grace: "opera."
Their @bangordailynews.bsky.social op-ed dives into the power of language, history, and why words matter.
Their @bangordailynews.bsky.social op-ed dives into the power of language, history, and why words matter.
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Wow. A group of top scholars at Harvard just sent a letter to its president, Alan Garber, warning against surrendering to Trump.
Signatories include Steven Levitsky, Dani Rodrik, Ryan Enos, Theda Skocpol, and Steven Walt.
Someone forwarded it to me. Read it here:
Signatories include Steven Levitsky, Dani Rodrik, Ryan Enos, Theda Skocpol, and Steven Walt.
Someone forwarded it to me. Read it here:
July 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Wow. A group of top scholars at Harvard just sent a letter to its president, Alan Garber, warning against surrendering to Trump.
Signatories include Steven Levitsky, Dani Rodrik, Ryan Enos, Theda Skocpol, and Steven Walt.
Someone forwarded it to me. Read it here:
Signatories include Steven Levitsky, Dani Rodrik, Ryan Enos, Theda Skocpol, and Steven Walt.
Someone forwarded it to me. Read it here:
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Now that the federal government is severely curtailing investments in science and education, state governments will need to step up.
This announcement from @massgovernor.bsky.social is a great development.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07...
This announcement from @massgovernor.bsky.social is a great development.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07...
July 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Now that the federal government is severely curtailing investments in science and education, state governments will need to step up.
This announcement from @massgovernor.bsky.social is a great development.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07...
This announcement from @massgovernor.bsky.social is a great development.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07...
In today’s @bangordailynews.bsky.social, Andrew Hudacs of @umaine.bsky.social Cooperative Extension lays out why Maine should invest more in youth agricultural programs — not just to grow future farmers, but to build stronger, healthier communities.
Opinion: Maine can harvest more benefits from youth in agriculture
"Even if youth aren’t interested in an agriculture-based career, self employment for a few months or years can develop career-ready skills."
www.bangordailynews.com
July 31, 2025 at 5:18 PM
In today’s @bangordailynews.bsky.social, Andrew Hudacs of @umaine.bsky.social Cooperative Extension lays out why Maine should invest more in youth agricultural programs — not just to grow future farmers, but to build stronger, healthier communities.
Maine @scholars.org member Sandy Butler has an op-ed in @pressherald.com today which maps out the likely impact of Trump's budget bill on low-income and older Mainers.
Trump’s big bill is not the least bit beautiful | Opinion
In Maine, the impacts will be especially harsh for low-income and older adults.
www.pressherald.com
July 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Maine @scholars.org member Sandy Butler has an op-ed in @pressherald.com today which maps out the likely impact of Trump's budget bill on low-income and older Mainers.
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"Attacks on university research put at risk one of government's highest-return investments."
In this op-ed, SSN Board Member Ian Simmons writes about the governments recent involvement in #HigherEd and how academic freedom is crucial for long-term economic growth.
Read more in @forbes.com. ⤵️
In this op-ed, SSN Board Member Ian Simmons writes about the governments recent involvement in #HigherEd and how academic freedom is crucial for long-term economic growth.
Read more in @forbes.com. ⤵️
The Business And Economic Case For Academic Freedom
Academic freedom fuels U.S. innovation and economic growth. Political interference risks undermining our universities—and America's global competitive edge.
www.forbes.com
July 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
"Attacks on university research put at risk one of government's highest-return investments."
In this op-ed, SSN Board Member Ian Simmons writes about the governments recent involvement in #HigherEd and how academic freedom is crucial for long-term economic growth.
Read more in @forbes.com. ⤵️
In this op-ed, SSN Board Member Ian Simmons writes about the governments recent involvement in #HigherEd and how academic freedom is crucial for long-term economic growth.
Read more in @forbes.com. ⤵️
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Gun violence is down, thanks in part to policies that address its root causes. In this No Jargon episode, @daniel-semenza.bsky.social (@njgvrc.bsky.social) explains what’s working, what’s at risk, and why cutting federal support could reverse progress.
🎙️ Listen now: scholars.org/podcast/drop...
🎙️ Listen now: scholars.org/podcast/drop...
July 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Gun violence is down, thanks in part to policies that address its root causes. In this No Jargon episode, @daniel-semenza.bsky.social (@njgvrc.bsky.social) explains what’s working, what’s at risk, and why cutting federal support could reverse progress.
🎙️ Listen now: scholars.org/podcast/drop...
🎙️ Listen now: scholars.org/podcast/drop...
Maine @scholars.org member Amy Blackstone was featured on @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social (picked up by @MSN) discussing declining birthrates in the US and ways to address demographic decline that do not involve individuals having more children.
www.msn.com/en-us/health...
www.msn.com/en-us/health...
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July 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Maine @scholars.org member Amy Blackstone was featured on @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social (picked up by @MSN) discussing declining birthrates in the US and ways to address demographic decline that do not involve individuals having more children.
www.msn.com/en-us/health...
www.msn.com/en-us/health...
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This NYT analysis of rising prescription drug denials by health insurers aligns closely w/ findings from my forthcoming book Coverage Denied. Prescription drugs were one of the two biggest categories of denials I observed, and many physicians spoke to recent increases www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/h...
Health Insurers Are Denying More Drug Claims, Data Shows
www.nytimes.com
July 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM
This NYT analysis of rising prescription drug denials by health insurers aligns closely w/ findings from my forthcoming book Coverage Denied. Prescription drugs were one of the two biggest categories of denials I observed, and many physicians spoke to recent increases www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/h...
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"Trump revels in using U.S. power, but he doesn’t quite understand where it comes from."
In this op-ed, Hal Brands writes about #foreignpolicy under the #Trump administration and the three problems with it.
Read more in @pilotonline.com ⤵️
In this op-ed, Hal Brands writes about #foreignpolicy under the #Trump administration and the three problems with it.
Read more in @pilotonline.com ⤵️
Column: Trump is opening a new chapter in US foreign policy
Hal Brands is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist and the Henry Kissinger Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies.
www.pilotonline.com
July 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
"Trump revels in using U.S. power, but he doesn’t quite understand where it comes from."
In this op-ed, Hal Brands writes about #foreignpolicy under the #Trump administration and the three problems with it.
Read more in @pilotonline.com ⤵️
In this op-ed, Hal Brands writes about #foreignpolicy under the #Trump administration and the three problems with it.
Read more in @pilotonline.com ⤵️
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Gun violence rates are down across the U.S. In our latest No Jargon podcast episode, @daniel-semenza.bsky.social explains what's working to keep these rates down and what we stand to lose as federal support for violence prevention is rolled back. #GunPolicy
🎧 Listen. ⤵️
scholars.org/podcast/real...
🎧 Listen. ⤵️
scholars.org/podcast/real...
July 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Gun violence rates are down across the U.S. In our latest No Jargon podcast episode, @daniel-semenza.bsky.social explains what's working to keep these rates down and what we stand to lose as federal support for violence prevention is rolled back. #GunPolicy
🎧 Listen. ⤵️
scholars.org/podcast/real...
🎧 Listen. ⤵️
scholars.org/podcast/real...