Colby College
Coverage of Colby College in the Nexus archive.
- Community-Building Program Targets Division in Small Towns
Community Works, a project under the Rural Urban Bridge Initiative (RUBI), organizes volunteers in seven states for non-political efforts like community cleanups and food distribution. The program, which requires leaders to attend local Democratic committee meetings but is not run by the party, has chapters in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, aiming to rebuild trust and reduce polarization in rural areas.
- Troy Jackson surges as Maine Democrats’ likely Senate pick after Graham Platner's exit
Troy Jackson is the likely Democratic Senate nominee in Maine after Graham Platner withdrew from the race amid a sexual assault allegation. Jackson secured 481 of 601 delegates at a state convention, leading opponents like Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah to drop out. He faces challenges in fundraising and campaigning against Sen. Susan Collins while advocating for progressive policies like Medicare for All and eliminating ICE.