Message from the Director

Dear Friends:

If you’re like me, you’re disturbed and disappointed by the passage of Question 1. Everyone put so much on the line. On the lobbying team and in the field ,volunteers and staff were driven, thoughtful, strategic and focused. Thousands of you put your stories, time, and dollars to work. You did everything right.

Ultimately, however, this is just one phase in the campaign for justice. The foundation we built together will endure – and prepare us for the next moment. We’re particularly proud of Maine’s lawmakers who heard their constituents appeals for justice and in some cases, rightfully provided leadership in their districts. As part of the Maine Women’s Lobby’s 30 year history, you know that winning justice is a multi-year , sometimes a multi-decade proposition, and it will never be easy. This is why we lead.

Thanks for being part of this work now, and for the long haul. We’ll grieve – we’ll support our friends and partners in the work – but we won’t stop today, or ever.

Thanks to all,

Sarah Standiford