Archive for July, 2009

Celebrating quietly in my little office. Sparkling water anyone? Senate panel just endorsed nomination of Judge Sotomayor. Next week: Senate

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Since I was the only lady in the room, I hoped that they would let me stand in front with all the big guys.  But, in all seriousness, this was a great event.  Yesterday morning, I had the pleasure to attend the signing ceremony for LD 621, “An Act Allowing Workers’ [...]

If you’re like me – you often feel lost when anything tax related hits home.  Terms like tax reform and Tabor II make my skin crawl – causing me to have random outbursts as I run to Google for comfort.
Fortunately for us, the Penobscot County Democratic Committee has come to our rescue.  On Tuesday, July 28th, from 6:30 [...]

Last week the Maine Women’s Fund announced the recipients of their 2008 – 2009 grant cycle.  They have awarded nearly $80,000 in social grants to nine Maine organizations.  Each of these grant recipients have a long history of promoting and implementing social change in Maine.
The Maine Women’s Policy Center is very excited and appreciative to be [...]

Here is a “Maine Voices” piece written by Sarah Standiford, our Executive Director, about the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor. Earlier in the month, I posted it as part of another blog entry, but as we’ve all been watching, listening, and talking about this historic happening, I wanted to post it again.
Supreme Court nominee reflects [...]

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Listening to Judge Sotomayor hearings and LOVING IT! I am a political junkie when it comes to new role models for Maine women and girls.

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At the Maine Women’s Lobby, we are really excited about the confirmation hearings of Sonia Sotomayor! Where will you be when Judge Sonia Sotomayor makes her opening statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee?
I know where I’ll be – Hattie’s in Hallowell.
It’s a “Judge Sotomayor Hearing Watch Party!”
Judge Sotomayor will be the country’s third woman confirmed [...]

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Life outside the Legislature exists! Seriously, glad to be back at work. Operation Clean-up Inbox in progress.

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  • Elizabeth Johns: I caught a little of the debate on the internet. Sorry I couldn't attend in person and help show sup [...]
  • Connie Lewis: BRAVO for this effort re toxins in personal care products (PCPs)! I'm wondering whether you're [...]
  • Linda Cleary: These young women are incredible! The best of luck to them. This is an important project and it's so [...]
  • Jason Sabo: Visit SafePhaseOut.org to support the national phase out of deca-bde, not just in Maine! [...]
  • Elizabeth Johns: What an outstanding job Sarah Standiford did today (Feb. 4) on Maine Public Television's Watch progr [...]
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