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Political violence is growing. Violent rhetoric helps it grow.
Political violence is growing. Violent rhetoric helps it grow.
Voter ID laws decrease equity at the ballot box
Voter ID laws decrease equity at the ballot box
For Trump, it was never about “protecting women and girls”
For Trump, it was never about “protecting women and girls”
The increasing danger that public servants and political figures face today is profoundly trouble - but it is telling that the spotlight is brightest now when it has happened mostly to straight white men. We must not forget that political violence ha
We are so excited to join a bunch of other amazing Maine advocacy organizations to celebrate the opening of @portlandstageco 's season premiere, "Eleanor," a play about the trailblazing humanitarian and First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. We'll
Congress returned to session last week, and without a moment to lose: federal government funding will run out by the end of this month. Republicans are threatening to shut down the government unless they are able to take away health care from million
We were incredibly honored and privileged to spend Sunday afternoon at the @francesperkinscenter in Newcastle celebrating the 90th anniversary of social security - which, of course, was shepherded into being by Perkins herself! The campus is especial
One of our dear board members is the subject of a short film, "Flowers," as part of the Dirigo Docs program of Maine-made documentaries at this year's Camden International Film Festival! Rene Goddess, our inspiring and multi-talented vice
This is what we're fighting to protect! The Maine Secretary of State's office has opened the online portal to request an absentee ballot for the 2025 election. Find the link in our bio and request yours today - let's show the people that want to rest
Envisioning Our Shared Power, the theme of the 2025 Gender Justice Summit, is in part inspired by this year's keynote speaker Rebecca Traister's galvanizing 2018 book, "Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Anger." To get everybo
A public comment session for Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave law is set for this Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 9 a.m. sharp, either on Zoom or in-person at the Maine Department of Labor in Augusta. We want to hear from YOU about how much you love the pro
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Book groups for "Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Anger"
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Book groups for "Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Anger"
2025 Gender Justice Summit: Envisioning Our Shared Power
Oct 23
2025 Gender Justice Summit: Envisioning Our Shared Power

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