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The mysterious, pudgy fingers on the economic dial

August 4, 2016Politics
By Chris Busby

There’s some small comfort in knowing you’re not the only one who’s screwed.

Want to understand Democrats’ problems with working people? Read this

July 28, 2016Politics
By Chris Busby

I resent the fact the corrupt, dishonest Democratic Party, which once purported to represent the will of working people, purposely sabotaged Sanders’ candidacy in favor of a warmonger beholden to Wall Street.

When it’s time to protest — and when it isn’t

July 21, 2016Politics
By Chris Busby

Portland is lucky to have an open-minded, accessible and progressive police chief and a police force that upholds, and is held to, exceptionally high standards.

Feeling the Bern at local business, not in Washington

July 14, 2016Politics
By Chris Busby

The conditions of our current economic system are compelling employees and executives alike to take matters into their own hands and do what’s best for all involved.

What really happened to Gerry Largay

July 7, 2016Politics
By Chris Busby

The Maine Warden Service began its search too late, ended it too soon, and failed to take into account a host of strong evidence that should have led them to Geraldine Largay’s campsite.

Cheers to bar owners who take a stand — even if they take it too far

June 30, 2016Politics
By Chris Busby

Restaurateurs and bar owners have a lot to lose from taking bold political stands. So, I’m always impressed when they speak out.

A nonpartisan way to make America great again

June 23, 2016Politics
By Chris Busby

Buying locally means more jobs and lower taxes, regardless of which politician is in office.

The wreck of Diane Russell’s campaign crazy train

June 16, 2016Politics
By Chris Busby

Rep. Diane Russell’s bid for the Maine Senate seat being vacated by Justin Alfond was the meanest and ugliest local campaign I’ve witnessed yet.

Portland’s back-door deal for public art

June 9, 2016Politics
By Chris Busby

Portland’s Public Art Committee has just handed artist Aaron T Stephan $25,000 to design and install a street-lamp sculpture in Woodfords Corner.

Chipman superior to Russell in Portland Senate race

June 2, 2016Politics
By Chris Busby

Democratic voters in District 27 are left to consider: which candidate’s political fundraising shenanigans are more odious?

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Chris Busby

Chris Busby

Chris Busby is editor and publisher of The Bollard, a monthly magazine about Portland. He writes a weekly column for the BDN.

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