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The Only Lady in the Room

In: Alliance for a Clean and Healthy Maine|Events|Governor Baldacci|LD 621|Labor|Laura Harper|Maine State House|Maine Women's Lobby|Maine's Firefighter Cancer Bill|Uncategorized

24 Jul 2009

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’ Compensation Benefits for Firefighters [...]

The women of the Maine Women's Lobby reflect on the 124th

In: Charlotte Warren|Civil Rights|Discrimination|Equal Pay|Events|Fair Pay|Family Caregiver Protection|Family Responsibilities Discrimination|Gay Marriage|Girls' Day|Governor Baldacci|Hannah Pingree|Laura Harper|Maine State House|Maine Women's Lobby|Maine Women's Policy Center|Marriage Equality|Obama|Paid sick days|Press Link|Sarah Standiford|Speaker of the House

24 Jun 2009

Last week, the Village Soup posted an article featuring reflections on the 124th session from capital-area legislators. Their reflections are really interesting – and got me wondering what others thought. So, I started asking around … and here are some reflections from the women of the Maine Women’s Lobby: Here’s what Laura had to say: [...]

A Question of Fairness

In: Civil Rights|Discrimination|Gay Marriage|Governor Baldacci|Marriage Equality|Press Link

7 May 2009

We know how Governor Baldacci answered the question, he clearly stated that marriage equality was about being fair. Unfortunately, New Hampshire’s Governor hasn’t proceeded in the same fashion. In New Hampshire, Gov. John Lynch – who previously defined marriage as strictly between a man and a woman – promised his “best decision” after consulting lawmakers [...]

Happy Happy Happy

In: Civil Rights|Discrimination|Gay Marriage|Governor Baldacci|Maine State House|Maine Women's Lobby|Marriage Equality

6 May 2009

Can’t even describe  how elated we are to live in Maine, where, at every opportunity, our decisionmakers have stood FOR equality, fairness and justice. From all of us at the Maine Women’s Lobby: Thank you, Governor Baldacci. Here’s my favorite part of his statement: “In the past, I opposed gay marriage while supporting the idea [...]

Getting Ready…

In: Civil Rights|Discrimination|Gay Marriage|Governor Baldacci|Maine State House|Maine Women's Lobby|Marriage Equality

5 May 2009

The 3rd floor of the State House is lined with marriage equality supporters – wearing red, of course – and several have already taken their seats here in the balcony. Hopefully this will be a short debate, and we can get this bill to the Governor’s desk to sign. Pronto. But I’m not counting any [...]

Governor Baldacci Welcomes 100 Girls to State House

In: Girls' Day|Governor Baldacci|Maine State House|Maine Women's Policy Center|Press Link|Women's Leadership

19 Mar 2009

Each year, for almost 13 years now, the Governor of Maine welcomes over one hundred 8th grade girls to the state house for a day of learning about leadership. The program, Girls’ Day at the State House, is hosted by the Maine Women’s Policy Center.


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