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Cave Falsa Nomina

2/15/2019

 
Translation: Beware false labels
Let's Start with the Good
A local politico who I have great respect for (Joey Brunelle) has been publishing blog posts titled "Who Funded Your Candidate?" which I think are a fantastic idea.

I agree that it's important for people to know who's funding local campaigns. That's why in 2018 I introduced a charter amendment to add an additional campaign finance reporting period for municipal candidates in Portland. 

But back to those "Who Funded Your Candidate?" posts. Like I said, I think they're a great idea, and for the most part, they're very well done. But I do have a small problem with them...which is actually kind of a big problem.

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Caveat Lector: Let the Reader Beware

2/23/2018

 
On Thursday morning (2/22), I was surprised to see the following information at the beginning of an article in the Portland Press Herald:

"Portland officials will hold discussions on whether to establish Maine's first safe-injection site for drug users. Councilor Belinda Ray said a council subcommittee will discuss the idea next week...."

I was surprised, because it's not true.

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