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Liberal-city resident hesitates when pressed on beliefs: ‘I hadn’t really thought about socialism that way’
PORTLAND, Maine — Americans who were asked for their opinions of socialism by Digital offered sharply different interpretations of the ideology, with some embracing its promises of economic equality while others expressed strong reservations about government control over the means of production.
Digital took to the streets of Maine’s largest city, a progressive bastion, to talk to residents about their definitions of socialism and how far they would be willing to go to embrace its ideals.
The topic of socialism has featured prominently in campaign coverage during this midterm election cycle, as candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) scored high-profile victories over more centrist rivals in a slew of Democratic primaries this year. DSA’s outsized influence has been a driving force in the ballot box battle for the Democratic Party’s ideological future.
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A new national poll indicates 32% of voters have a favorable view of socialism, with 64% seeing it in an unfavorable way. But the favorable rating matches an all-time high, first reached five years ago, since first began asking the question in 2019. And a September Gallup poll found that 43% of Americans had a positive image of socialism, the highest level since the polling organization began tracking the question in 2010.
Lewis, a retired Navy veteran, said socialism was a good thing because it «looks out for people’s needs…. and it’s not communism.»
Socialism and communism both emphasize collective ownership of the means of production, such as factories, businesses and major industries. But socialism encompasses a range of approaches, including those that allow private enterprise, while communism traditionally envisions the abolition of private ownership of productive assets and, ultimately, a classless society.
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Lewis turned skeptical when Digital asked whether he would personally surrender private property to government or collective control.
«I guess. I hadn’t really thought about socialism that way. I think about taking care of the needs of people, you know, things like… national health care, things like that,» he answered. «I don’t like government taking things away from you.»
Nolan, who recently moved to Portland, told Digital «there’s a lot of wealth imbalance in America right now, and we could benefit from some sort of leveling system.»
He said socialism exists to help «people who aren’t as, you know, benefiting in society.»
Nolan added that «business owners should have their autonomy» and that «people deserve to earn their money.»
«But there are a lot of really high-end… corporations that benefit so much… that really don’t need that much wealth… there’s so much exorbitant wealth at the top end that a lot of that could trickle down to people who are disadvantaged and don’t have homes,» Nolan stated.
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Nola, another resident passing through Portland’s Monument Square, said socialism’s «a good thing. It means equity.»
Asked about the takeover of businesses and means of production under socialism, Nola said she still «100%» supported socialism.
«I’m the daughter of a small business owner. I’ve seen how tough it is to run a small business in this country and how easy it is for corporations to just do whatever they want,» she explained. «So if we gave actually back to small businesses and the government helped them out… and so much of the market that’s privatized actually became public, I think… with how big the U.S. has gotten, it’s only a good thing.»
Ted disagreed.
«Socialism overall, I think it’s a horrible idea,» he emphasized. «If we can learn from history, anything from history, we see that it’s gonna really give way too much power to the government institution. It’s gonna… make things that are harmful overall for everyone… it’s like it’s dictatorship.»
Ted argued that «socialism just impoverishes. Capitalism, the free market economy is a good thing.»
He added that while «some people are very wealthy and very greedy,» that overall capitalism «creates other wealth for other people.»
The new poll found that 51% of voters had a favorable view of capitalism, compared with 32% who viewed socialism favorably. Another 46% had an unfavorable view of capitalism.
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Massachusetts GOP ticket rocked by alleged drunken crash as candidate abruptly halts campaign
A late-night crash has thrown a Massachusetts Republican’s statewide campaign into turmoil just weeks before voters head to the polls.
Shawn Oliver, 42, the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor and a New Bedford city councilor, suspended his campaign on Sunday. The move came after Oliver was arrested following a rollover crash that involved five parked vehicles, police confirmed to Digital.
Officers responded around 11:40 p.m. Saturday to 448 Dartmouth St., where a vehicle had overturned after striking multiple parked vehicles, the New Bedford Police Department said. Two of the five parked vehicles sustained extensive damage.
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Oliver, identified by police as the driver, was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Following an investigation at the scene and at the hospital, officers arrested Oliver and charged him with operating under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, a marked lanes violation and speeding, police said.
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Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Minogue publicly called on Oliver to suspend his campaign.
«I am extremely disappointed. Shawn is lucky to be alive and lucky that no one innocent was hurt,» Minogue wrote on X. «There is no excuse for driving under the influence.»
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Minogue, a businessman and military veteran challenging Democratic Gov. Maura Healey, said he spoke with Oliver before demanding he step aside.
«After speaking with Shawn, I am asking him to suspend his campaign immediately, and when elected, I will formally ask for his resignation,» he wrote.
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Oliver confirmed his campaign suspension on X, saying «the election is too important to be overshadowed by personal matters.»
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said in a statement posted to Facebook that the crash happened in the city’s South End.
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«This morning, I was made aware that City Councilor Shawn Oliver was involved in a car accident in the South End and taken into custody,» Mitchell said. «I’m grateful to the New Bedford Police Department for their prompt response and relieved that no one was seriously injured.»
The Democratic mayor also called for Oliver to address the incident publicly.
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«The allegations against Councilor Oliver are deeply concerning, and the public deserves to hear his explanation of what happened,» Mitchell said.
Minogue urged Oliver to focus on his family and take steps to prevent another incident.
«Shawn is a father and grandfather, and he needs to put his family first. He needs to do the work to ensure this never happens again,» Minogue wrote. «If he needs help with that, I will help him.»
He also took aim at his Democratic opponent.
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«As governor, I will put the Commonwealth first. That starts with accountability, something Massachusetts has not seen from Maura Healey,» Minogue wrote.
The Massachusetts Department of Correction confirmed to Digital that Oliver, a New Bedford city councilor employed by the department, has been placed on restricted work duty following his arrest.
«Shawn Oliver has been placed on restricted work duty while all facts and circumstances are reviewed. He is currently assigned to the Massachusetts Treatment Center,» department spokesman Scott J. Croteau said.
The campaign suspension comes just weeks before the November election, with Minogue challenging Healey and Democratic Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll seeking another term.
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One of Saudi Arabia’s most iconic skyscrapers ordered office workers to stay home Sunday as escalating attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels rattled the capital of Riyadh amid fears of a widening Middle East conflict.
The move came after the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted two drones in the Riyadh area, a third over the Eastern Province and two ballistic missiles in southern Saudi Arabia overnight, after authorities had earlier issued a threat alert in the capital, also shared on X.
Management at the 99-story Kingdom Centre, a landmark on Riyadh’s skyline, ordered office employees to work remotely until further notice, according to reporting by Agence France-Presse (AFP).
The directive affects a building whose tenants include major international financial institutions such as Merrill Lynch, consulting giant McKinsey & Company and the International Monetary Fund.
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One of Saudi Arabia’s most iconic skyscrapers ordered office workers to stay home as escalating attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels rattled the capital of Riyadh amid fears of a widening Middle East conflict. (Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
«Please be advised that remote working arrangements are mandatory for all office employees at Kingdom Centre, effective immediately and until further notice,» building management said in an email obtained by AFP.
Employees were instructed not to report back to their offices. The shopping mall at the base of the tower, however, remained open to the public.
Management did not specify a reason for the directive, but it came as repeated missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s Houthis disrupted the Saudi capital.
The security concerns also follow a deadly Oct. 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport that killed 13 people and wounded more than 300 others.
As previously reported by Fox News Digital, another strike the following day killed one person and injured 11.
Airport operations have been severely disrupted, while schools in Riyadh have extended remote learning measures amid continued security threats.
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The Houthis also attacked Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia. (AFPTV / AFP via Getty Images)
The mounting crisis comes as Saudi Arabia’s military reported two deaths in a helicopter crash near its southern border with Yemen.
Maj. Gen. Turki al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition, said Sunday that an AH-6i reconnaissance helicopter crashed in the Najran region because of a technical malfunction, killing both crew members.
Saudi civil defense authorities also reported Sunday that six people were injured when a hostile projectile struck a residential neighborhood in Najran, damaging three homes and three vehicles.
Meanwhile, Egypt moved toward potentially providing military assistance to Saudi Arabia as the kingdom confronts the growing Houthi threat.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi requested an emergency parliamentary session to authorize defensive military support for Saudi Arabia if requested by Riyadh, Reuters reported.
Lawmakers were expected to continue discussions Monday.
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A Houthi follower looks on, during a pro-Iran demonstration, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continues, in Sanaa, Yemen April 6, 2026. (Khaled Abdullah/Reuters)
The Egyptian presidency said Cairo was prepared to provide Saudi Arabia with necessary support to defend its security, stability, territorial integrity and Islamic holy sites.
The statement followed a meeting of Egypt’s National Defense Council chaired by el-Sissi and attended by senior government and military officials.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty also spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan about regional developments and the importance of de-escalation, according to a post on X.
The potential involvement of Egypt, which has one of the Arab world’s largest militaries, could significantly expand the regional response to the Houthis.
The Iran-backed group now controls Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and much of the country’s north.
Fighting with the Saudi-led coalition, which supports Yemen’s internationally recognized government, has intensified amid the broader U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
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Una abogada condenada a 12 años de prisión por estafa agravada y falsificación de documentos deberá cumplir íntegramente la pena.
Un Tribunal Superior de Apelaciones confirmó la sentencia tras rechazar un pedido de anulación presentado por su defensa.
El caso lo impulsó la Fiscalía Regional de la provincia de Chiriquí, adscrita a la Procuraduría General de la Nación.
La causa se originó por la apropiación fraudulenta de una finca perteneciente a dos personas adultas mayores.
Los hechos se remontan al 2019, en la comunidad de Bongo, distrito de Bugaba, provincia de Chiriquí. Según la investigación de la Procuraduría, la mujer usó engaños para apropiarse de un terreno que pertenecía a sus víctimas.
Un tribunal la declaró responsable de estafa agravada y falsificación de documentos, delitos vinculados a la maniobra con la que despojó del inmueble a los propietarios.
A esa pena principal se suma una sanción accesoria: la inhabilitación para ejercer la abogacía durante cinco años. Esa restricción profesional comenzará a correr una vez que la condenada cumpla la totalidad de los 12 años de cárcel.
Tras la condena, la defensa técnica de la abogada presentó una solicitud de anulación de la sentencia. El planteamiento buscaba revertir el fallo dictado en el juicio original.
Los miembros del Tribunal Superior de Apelaciones evaluaron los argumentos expuestos por ambas partes antes de resolver. Luego de ese análisis, decidieron confirmar la sentencia penal en todos sus términos, incluida la pena accesoria de inhabilitación profesional.
Con esta decisión de segunda instancia, la condena de 12 años de prisión y la inhabilitación de cinco años quedaron en firme. La mujer no podrá ejercer el derecho durante ese período posterior a su reclusión.
La Fiscalía Regional de Chiriquí fue la encargada de sostener la acusación a lo largo de todo el proceso penal. Su trabajo incluyó reunir las pruebas que sustentaron tanto el delito de estafa agravada como el de falsificación de documentos.
La Procuraduría General de la Nación destacó que la confirmación del fallo representa la culminación de esa gestión fiscal. El organismo había impulsado la investigación desde que se detectó la apropiación irregular del terreno en Bugaba.
El expediente puso el foco en la condición de las víctimas, dos personas adultas mayores que resultaron despojadas de su propiedad mediante un engaño. La utilización de documentos falsos fue el mecanismo identificado para consumar el fraude sobre el inmueble.
La resolución del Tribunal Superior de Apelaciones cierra, al menos en esta instancia, un litigio que combinó el delito patrimonial con el uso de la profesión jurídica de la condenada. La inhabilitación accesoria busca impedir que, una vez libre, pueda volver a ejercer como abogada durante el lustro siguiente a su liberación.
El caso se suma a otros expedientes recientes difundidos por la Procuraduría General de la Nación en Panamá, que en los últimos días también informó sobre detenciones por delitos de robo, maltrato infantil y tentativa de homicidio en distintas regiones del país.
En todos estos procesos, el organismo destacó que apunta al seguimiento judicial hasta la etapa de apelación como parte de su estrategia de persecución penal.
La confirmación de la condena contra la abogada de la provincia de Chiriquí deja sin efecto, por el momento, cualquier posibilidad de revisión adicional sobre los hechos ocurridos en 2019. La pena de 12 años de prisión y la inhabilitación profesional de cinco años quedaron firmes tras el pronunciamiento del Tribunal Superior de Apelaciones.
En otro caso, se logró la detención provisional de un hombre de 29 años de edad, vinculado presuntamente a los delitos de homicidio doloso agravado y posesión ilícita de arma de fuego.
Durante la audiencia de solicitudes múltiples, la Fiscalía presentó los elementos de convicción que sustentan la investigación, logrando que el Tribunal de Garantías legalizara la aprehensión, admitiera la formulación de cargo y ordenara la medida cautelar antes mencionada.
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