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30 Dec 2011

It’s that time of year again when we look back at the work we did together – from right here on our computers (or smart phones, tablets … you get the idea). This is a compilation of the most read action alerts and the issues they communicated. Throughout this past year, we fought against roll-backs [...]

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What are you doing for democracy this Independence Day?

In: Civil Rights|election

1 Jul 2011

Before you eat that hot dog, before you head out to see those fireworks, take a minute to think about our rights and responsibilities as Americans. What does voting mean to you? This weekend, we will celebrate the Fourth of July with family gatherings and fireworks. In part, we will honor our democracy. Even after independence, women had [...]

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Governor LePage just signed the bill…

In: Civil Rights

21 Jun 2011

…And Maine voters just filed an application to veto it. Here’s the scoop: this past session the Legislature passed L.D. 1376, which says that voters can no longer register to vote on Election Day. And, the Governor just signed it into law. Not so fast Governor LePage. L.D. 1376 eliminates same-day voter registration, making it [...]

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the good. the bad. and the tabled.

10 Jun 2011

The Good (well, actually, the great!) This week, Maine lawmakers stood firm against efforts to roll back access to reproductive health care and civil rights protections for transgendered Mainers. The bills were defeated by wide margins—and for good reason. In upholding Maine law, legislators put the health of Maine women and teens first and did [...]

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Maine House Stands Up for Civil Rights

In: Choice|Civil Rights|Sarah Standiford

8 Jun 2011

Maine Women’s Lobby Lauds Votes to Uphold Reproductive Privacy, Maine Human Rights Act Statement of Sarah Standiford Executive Director, Maine Women’s Lobby “Late last night the Maine House of Representatives stood firm against efforts to roll back access to reproductive health care and civil rights protections for transgendered Mainers. “These bills were defeated by wide [...]

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Maine House Votes to Revoke Voting Rights

In: Charlotte Warren|Civil Rights|Maine State House|Maine Women's Lobby

7 Jun 2011

Yesterday, the Maine House of Representatives voted to eliminate Election Day voter registration. L.D. 1376, An Act To Preserve the Integrity of the Voter Registration and Election Process, eliminates Maine’s 38-year-old same-day voting registration and bans absentee voting two business days before Election Day. This bill creates unnecessary barriers for prospective voters, and turns back [...]

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Coalition Warns Legislature Not to End Same Day Voting

In: Civil Rights|Maine State House|Maine Women's Lobby|Photos

27 May 2011

Portland – A diverse coalition of advocates for seniors, students, and women have a special Memorial Day weekend message for lawmakers: Leave Maine’s voting laws alone. The Maine House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on Tuesday on a proposal, sponsored by Speaker of the House Robert Nutting and Secretary of State Charles Summers, that [...]

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Here’s the skinny

18 May 2011

Feeling blue about the state of affairs in Augusta these days? I hear ya (although it might also be the rain). That’s why I’m writing to you today. Believe it or not, we have A LOT to celebrate. Thanks to you, and your calls, emails, and visits to the State House we have – together [...]

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Surge of anti-choice women governors

2 Nov 2010

Here we go! Happy Election Day. Don’t forget to VOTE! (But, you knew that). Something we haven’t heard a lot about nationally – Women’s E-news reports today that anti-choice female candidates for governor are poised for big wins. What will this mean for state protections for reproductive rights and access to health care?

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A Good Day for Politics!

In: Civil Rights|Gay Marriage|Olympia Snowe|Susan Collins

5 Aug 2010

On Wednesday, California’s federal court overturned the state’s ban on gay marriage in a historic step towards equality. The California judge, Vaughn Walker, found that the ban violated the 14th Amendment’s rights to equal protection under the law. “Fundamental rights,” he said, “may not be submitted to a vote; they depend on the outcome of [...]

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