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Political & Cultural Events

Josh criticizes the practice of land acknowledgments at political and cultural events, arguing it is hypocritical and subversive. He argues that all land has been conquered historically, not just by Western Europeans, and question why property taxes are still collected on land considered “stolen. Chris from South Portland, highlighting the historical inaccuracies in portraying Native Americans. Josh then discusses the case of Shiloh Hendricks, convicted under Minnesota’s disorderly conduct statute for using offensive language, criticizing the fighting words doctrine from the 1940s. They hope the case will reach the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn this exception to the First Amendment.

Local Headlines

3 minutes ago in Local

Deputies Say Woman Caused Crash in Harpswell Fleeing Arrest

Fresh

The woman was arrested on an active warrant and several charges.

30 minutes ago in Local

Group Supporting Sen. Collins Mistakenly Runs Ads in Wrong Portland

Fresh

The ad buyer reportedly took down the ads quickly

4 hours ago in Local

Pentagon approves funding for destroyer to be built at Bath Iron Works

Bath Iron Works has gotten the green light to build one of two guided missile destroyers approved by the Pentagon this year.

National Headlines

3 days ago in National

Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the US Gulf Coast

Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts

Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.

5 days ago in National

Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says

Christa Pike was "angry and confused" in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee's failed execution attempt, first asking, "Where am I?" her lawyer said Wednesday.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Tropical Storm Isaias forms, is forecast to become a hurricane and hit US Gulf Coast this week

Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.