Posts Tagged ‘women’s issues’

Maine Women's Fund Announces 2008-2009 Grantees

In: Maine Women's Policy Center

16 Jul 2009

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 [...]

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: [...]

Go Sarah, Go Sarah!

In: Maine Women's Policy Center|Sarah Standiford|Uncategorized

20 Jun 2009

In a recent publication of the Maine Women’s Fund, our fearless leader, Sarah – and the work she directs at the Maine Women’s Policy Center – was highlighted. Check out what they had to say: “Sarah Standiford is changing Maine. As executive director of the Maine Women’s Policy Center and its sister organization, the Maine [...]

What's in a Word?

In: Discrimination

12 Jun 2009

Governor John Baldacci signed a bill on Monday that tightens a nine-year-old law banning the use of the word “squaw” from official place names (Portland Press Herald, Sun Journal). After this law took effect, many places, including the names of mountains and creeks, were changed. But, believe it or not, some people just couldn’t let [...]

Family Friendly Policies are "Critical to Empowering Employers" says, First Lady Michelle Obama

In: Discrimination|Family Caregiver Protection|Family Responsibilities Discrimination|Obama|Paid sick days

7 May 2009

On May 7, Michelle Obama spoke at the Corporate Voices for Working Families Annual Partners Meeting in Washington, D.C.  The First Lady talked about balancing work and life and the importance of family friendly policies that benefit working families and strengthen the competiveness of American business. Corporate Voices for Working Families is the leading national [...]

Homelessness Close To Home

In: Discrimination|Family Responsibilities Discrimination

7 May 2009

Recent federal and local research has helped identify some of the main causes of homelessness, but questions still remain about factors that are unique to women.  Preble Street, a nonprofit organization focusing on homelessness, located in Portland, Maine, has released an in-depth report highlighting women and homelessness in Maine. The Preble Street Report was staggering. [...]

Join the Maine Women's Fund Celebration

In: Events|Philanthropy|Women's Leadership

19 Apr 2009

The Maine Women’s Fund is celebrating 20 years of investing in the power of women and the dreams of girls with a weekend of events May 1-3, 2009!Check out their site for the details. 20th Anniversary Celebration Join us for an inspiring weekend to honor Maine women and girls who are making change happen in [...]

The New New Deal: Building an Economy That Works for All of Us

In: Labor

14 Apr 2009

Join the Maine Women’s Lobby at The New New Deal: Building an Economy That Works for All of Us Saturday, May 2nd, 8:30 am – 3:00 PM The University of Maine Hutchinson Center Route 3, Belfast Join us for a conference exploring ways to strengthen our economy and create a better life for all. You [...]

Please stand with us for marriage equality

In: Civil Rights|Gay Marriage|Marriage Equality

3 Apr 2009

The campaign for marriage in Maine is moving to the next level: a public hearing on the marriage bill will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 24, at Cony High School in Augusta. Make no mistake about it: April 24 will be the single most important day of this campaign outside of the final [...]

Promotion Denied: Too Much on Your Plate

In: Family Caregiver Protection|Family Responsibilities Discrimination|Maine Women's Policy Center|Press Link

28 Mar 2009

Laurie Chadwick was denied a position of team leader at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and is now waiting for a jury to decide if she was denied the promotion because she had four children. The case is the first out of Maine to deal with a relatively new area of employment discrimination law, [...]


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