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EqualityMaine @equalitymaine.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Sorry friends! Queer Youth Fridays this month has been CANCELED! But have no fear - we will see you Friday April 11 at the Bangor Region YMCA Teen Center for an afternoon of games, laughs, crafts, and snacks! See you then! Allies welcome, email kelly@equalitymaine.org with questions.

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Bangor Pride @bangorpride.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

🌈 Join Us for the 2025 Parade! This year’s theme, Generations of Pride, is all about celebrating the connections that bring us together. Whether you're marching w/a nonprofit, business, community group, or a float w/your own family’s generations, we’d love to have you! forms.gle/vN5nPJPMEqNJ...

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Bangor Pride @bangorpride.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

We're partnering with Downtown Charcuterie to help build Bangor Pride as our own nonprofit — brick by brick! we have 9 bricks up for grabs + more on the way! Snag one here - bangorpride-shop.fourthwall.com/products/bri... it says it will ship but you'll receive it at the event!

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Blueprint for Democracy @bluprint4democracy.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Somehow, the message about the February 28th economic blackout got twisted. Let’s set the record straight! We’re not boycotting every business—only those that have rolled back their commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This is about holding companies accountable, not hurting

newsweek.com

Nationwide economic blackout on February 28: List of stores being targeted

The national economic blackout is scheduled as a way for Americans to boycott major retailers that have pulled back on DEI policies.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 22/02/2025

The House could vote next week on drastic cuts to Medicaid that would gut critical programs that protect the civil rights and dignity of millions of Americans — including people with disabilities. Contact your member of Congress: No cuts to Medicaid.

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Congress: Save Medicaid Now

Politicians are attempting to pass devastating cuts to Medicaid right now and we must act fast. Send a message telling your member of Congress to fight back now.

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MaineTransNet @mainetransnet.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Maine Governor Janet Mills: "Today, the President of the United States has targeted one particular group on one particular issue which Maine law has addressed. But you must ask yourself: who and what will he target next, and what will he do? Will it be you?"

ID: on an off-white background with pink, purple, and yellow stars and flowers along the edges, block prints in these colors read
"thank you Aaron Frey and Janet Mills for standing with trans Mainers"

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💙Kat Chow6 (KC6)💙 @kc6.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Someone mentioned back in another post of mine that instead of posting places NOT to shop, could I post shops that support DEI inciative programs? Yes, I can. These are stores that support DEI. Feel free to spread word out.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 21/02/2025

Hunter, like every trans person, has a right to accurate identification. We've taken Trump to court to block this policy barring trans people from passports with our correct gender markers.

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Hunter Schafer ‘Shocked’ Her New Passport Lists Her Gender As Male

“I’m never gonna stop being trans, a letter on a passport can’t change that, and fuck this administration.”

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ACLU @aclu.org · 21/02/2025

After marrying in 1958, childhood sweethearts Mildred and Richard Loving were arrested for violating Virginia's ban on interracial marriage.

Image of Mildred Loving, an ACLU client in the landmark Supreme Court case that outlawed bans on interracial marriage. This quote that was attributed to Mildred Loving is on the image: "I believe all American, no matter their race, no matter their sex, no matter their sexual orientation should have that same freedom to marry."

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Bangor Pride @bangorpride.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

A friend of Pride made a petition/letter to thank Governor Mills for standing up for our trans community! chng.it/fzwttxdDYT

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Sign the Petition

Gov. Janet Mills of Maine, keep standing up to Trump!

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Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

It’s about having red hair and freckles FFS and how to be cool with that when other kids make fun of it. By that twisted logic, you’d have to ban pretty much every children’s book, old and new www.cnn.com/2025/02/17/e...

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Julianne Moore says her book about embracing differences was removed from Pentagon-run schools | CNN

Oscar winner Julianne Moore claims her children’s book “Freckleface Strawberry” was banned by the Department of Defense’s Education Activity, a global network of 160 schools serving military families.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 17/02/2025

This isn’t Donald Trump’s America. This isn’t any president’s America. It’s ours, and we the people will fight for it.

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Bangor Pride @bangorpride.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

💚🤍🩶🖤 It’s Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week! Love + connection come in many forms—friendship, community + self-love are just as meaningful. Happy Aro Week to all our aro-spec friends! This week, we’ll be sharing info to educate, raise awareness + celebrate our aro-spec friends.

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GLAAD @glaad.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

What happens when USAID funding stops? - Violence and arbitrary arrests increase - LGBTQ voices silenced - Health care jeopardized - Most marginalized are harmed This report from @outrightintl.bsky.social shows the harm that is being caused by eliminating LGBTQ programming and funding.

outrightinternational.org

Defunding Freedom – Impacts of U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts on LGBTIQ People Worldwide

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Bangor Pride @bangorpride.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

🐾🌈 Got a fabulous furry, feathered, or scaly friend? Enter them in the 2nd Annual Bangor Pride Pets with Pride photo contest! For questions or the links, reach out to us at hello@bangorpride.com! Let’s make this Pride celebration paws-itively unforgettable! 🐕🐾🦎

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too. EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them. Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)

KNOW YOUR
RIGHTS
IN CASE OF ICE:
CONOCE TUS DERECHOS
EN CASO DE ENCUENTRO CON ICE:

DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOOR.
ICE cannot enter your home without a warrant signed by a judge.
Tell the agents to show you the warrant by sliding it under the door.
NO ABRAS TU PUERTA.
ICE no puede entrar a tu casa sin una orden firmada por un juez. Diles a los agentes que te muestren la orden deslizándola debajo de la puerta.

ASK THEM
TO LEAVE.
If ICE doesn't have a warrant, tell them you do not consent for them to enter your home and ask them to leave. At work, ICE cannot enter employee-only areas without permission.
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PÍDALES QUE SE VAYAN.
Si ICE no tiene una orden judicial, diles que no das tu consentimiento para que entren a tu casa y pídeles que se vayan. En el trabajo, ICE no puede ingresar a áreas exclusivas para empleados sin permiso.

REMAIN SILENT.
You have the right to remain silent.
If the agents ask you questions, tell them,
"I wish to remain silent."
PERMANECE EN SILENCIO.
Tienes derecho a permanecer en silencio.
Si los agentes te hacen preguntas, diles:
"Deseo permanecer en silencio".

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 14/02/2025

DOGE is hurting working people, plain and simple. Federal workers are members of our communities who work hard for this country, but right now they are in fear for their jobs. It’s not right. These are some of their stories.

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Bangor Pride @bangorpride.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

We are the weirdos, mister. Join us and @theemporiumspooky.bsky.social for Queer Thrills & Chills!

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Queerly ME @queerlyme.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Queerly ME and the Network For Older Adults is in search of 9 LGBTQIA+ storytellers ages 10-90 in Maine for an intergenerational story hour in Falmouth, May 10th 4:30pm-6:30pm. Please include your name, age, and town in your submissions. Email your submission by March 1st.

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Bangor Pride @bangorpride.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Get ready, Bangor! After the Pride Festival, we’re bringing you a spellbinding night of drag, glam + enchantment! The exact time, date + location are TBD but you won’t want to miss this! Carmilla Velour will be hosting the Bangor Pride Drag Festival Show + ✨ABRACABANGOR✨ #ABRACABANGOR #BangorPride

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Maine Equal Justice @maineequaljustice.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

⚠️ Read this! SNAP is the most effective tool we have to fight hunger in Maine, and Congressional Republicans want to make huge cuts, including to funding for meals Maine students rely on. Read the article from @pressherald.bsky.social loom.ly/zQs8zx0

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Congressional Equality Caucus @equality.house.gov · 10/02/2025

Today, we're announcing that a historic 191 Members of the U.S. House have joined the Congressional Equality Caucus this Congress—the most we've ever had at the start of a Congress! See our full membership, led by Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social, at the link in our bio.

Announcing a historic 191 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have joined the Congressional Equality Caucus at the start of the 119th Congress. IMAGE: U.S. Capitol with a rainbow behind it.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the Senate Minority Leader, has launched a new online portal for individuals to report corruption, abuses of power, and threats to public safety, with the legal protections afforded to whistleblowers.

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MaineTransNet @mainetransnet.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Are you the caregiver of a Trans or Nonbinary young person and interested in helping to create space for you and your peers to connect? Consider joining MaineTransNet as a Peer Support Group Facilitator! linktr.ee/mainetransnet

Graphic of three cartoon people sitting and having a conversation. The text reads: Are you the caregiver of a Trans or Nonbinary young person and interested in helping to create space for you and your peers to connect? Consider joining MaineTransNet as a Peer Support Group Facilitator!
TRANS & NONBINARY
YOUTH CAREGIVER
PEER SUPPORT FACILITATOR
TRAINING

Text above cartoon of three people chatting reads: Participants will be paired with at least one Co-Facilitator and may choose to conduct more formal support spaces, or more relaxed points of social connection. Groups will be conducted either virtually or in-person, based on facilitator location and need.
Facilitators will be provided with the skills and support needed to feel confident in their ability to provide safer, structured spaces that build positive peer connections and grow allied community.
This training will be delivered virtually and schedulded later in February to accomodate the needs of the cohort.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!

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GLAAD @glaad.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Excellent: Holding the Trump administration accountable for dangerous anti-trans rhetoric and executive orders. Shameful: Omitting the role that the Times and the Times Opinion page played in creating this deeply hostile, anti-trans moment in America.

nytimes.com

Opinion | Trump’s Shameful Campaign Against Transgender Americans

Trump’s attacks on trans people are on the wrong side of history and humanity.

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Bangor Pride @bangorpride.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

We received dozens of responses when we first posted this but we wanted to put this out there again as we expand our planning committee & subcommittees and dive into the finer details of organizing. If you have any feedback—good or bad—we’d love to hear it! forms.gle/VjF3iv1rwvFm...

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Bangor Pride @bangorpride.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

We had a great time at the Wilson Center at UMaine last night for our first queer hangout 🌈🥰 over two dozen people came by and enjoyed vegan lasagna with us. We'll see you each on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 6-8pm!

Group of smiling people against a brick backdrop

Yellow poster board with a hand drawn saying "let your light shine" with a rainbow and glitter

Quilt hanging on a a brick wall. The quilt has a navy blue border and mountains, with the saying "you can't kill the spirit, it's like the mountain old and strong it lives on."

White poster board with Wilson Center Community Norma including using I statements, listening actively, being vulnerable, respecting pronouns, and know that you are welcome

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

The Maine Principal’s Association said it will continue to allow transgender female athletes to compete despite an executive order from President Donald Trump that seeks to ban the practice.

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Transgender female athletes can still compete in Maine, sports governing body says

The Maine Principal's Association will continue to allow transgender female athletes to compete despite President Donald Trump's executive order.

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EqualityMaine @equalitymaine.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

It's almost Queer Youth Friday again! And this time, we're celebrating queer love in all its forms - whether with friends, chosen family, or partners. Eat Valentine's Day snacks, create Valentine's crafts for the folks you love, play games.🥰 Please email kelly@equalitymaine.org with any questions!

EqualityMaine's New Leaders Project presents: Queer Youth Fridays Bangor.
Friday, February 14, 3-6pm. Bangor Region YMCA Teen Center. Valentine's Day Crafts. Snacks. Community.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 08/02/2025

Marsha P. Johnson spent her life advocating for LGBTQ people of color, LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness, and people living with HIV and AIDS. She was a trailblazer for the trans community and an icon to all. Thank you, Marsha.

A black and white photo of Marsha P. Johnson, a Black woman with her hair styled in an updo wearing necklaces, earrings, and a v-neck blouse. On the left side of the photo is a quote “No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.” The quote is attributed to “Marsha P. Johnson, LGBTQ activist and prominent member of the Stonewall uprising”
In the lower right corner reads “Black History Month”

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The Emporium Spooky Goods and More, LLC @theemporiumspooky.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Greetings everyone! If you want to join us at the shop tomorrow, at 4:00pm, to watch the 1981 classic My Bloody Valentine please email us at emporiumspookygoods@gmail.com. Today we're open from 10 to 6 if you want to stop by and get a card or gift for your special someone. Stay spooky!

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MaineTransNet @mainetransnet.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Join MTN and Maine Audubon for a native plants info and potting session! We'll learn from an Audubon naturalist about the importance of cultivating native plants & plant seedlings to bring home to make a difference in our own backyards 🌿 Need an interpreter or have Qs? Email info@mainetransnet.org

Illustrated plants and gardening tools on a mint green background surround a light lavender circle with blue text that reads: POT UP AND BRING HOME
A SELECTION OF
NATIVE PLANT STARTERS
WITH
THE AUDUBON SOCIETY
AND MAINETRANSNET!

Illustrated plants and gardening tools on a mint green background surround a light lavender circle with blue text that reads: FEBRUARY 19
6P-7:30P
JOIN US AT FIELDS POND
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NATIVE PLANTS & HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD!
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL!

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GLAAD @glaad.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Today, on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we honor the strength and activism of Black communities in the fight against HIV. This day serves as a powerful reminder to continue breaking down stigma, increasing access to care, and promoting education to end the epidemic

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Congressional Equality Caucus @equality.house.gov · 07/02/2025

As part of our fight to end the HIV & AIDS epidemics, our members are committed to ending any & all disparities faced by Black Americans living with HIV or AIDS. #NBHAAD

National Black HIV & AIDS Awareness Day. IMAGE: A red ribbon surrounded by white, yellow, and red dots. Congressional Equality Caucus & Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus logos.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 04/02/2025

Don’t agonize. Organize, mobilize, and stand in solidarity with working people everywhere fighting for their fair share. Join the movement: Aflcio.org/formaunion

aflcio.org

Form a Union | AFL-CIO

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OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

This month's School Support Circle will feature a guest speaker from GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders - GLAD Law! Come to discuss queer and trans student rights in schools in the wake of the new administration's executive orders. On Zoom Thursday, Feb. 6, 3-4pm! secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/...

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OUT Maine · EVENT - School Circle

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EqualityMaine @equalitymaine.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

In case you missed it: The Grammys were filled with support for our community last night. Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga, and Alicia Keys used their platform to stand with queer and trans folks in America. Thank you so much for your solidarity and commitment during these times.

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PFLAG National @pflag.org · 04/02/2025

BREAKING NEWS: We’re SUING TRUMP! 🏛️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🧵

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Queerly ME @queerlyme.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Are you our next Board VP? 👀We are accepting inquiries for Board VP until March 1st, 2025. Send inquiries to kwarnock@queerlyme.org. Inquiries should include a short summary of who you are, why you are interested, and any experience you have related to what we’re looking for in a board VP.

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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 04/02/2025

bsky.app/profile/ones...

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Casey Johnston @caseyjohnston.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Also a reminder that if you are reading good coverage, share/post those links, a lot has shifted and people need to know where to find information

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Bangor Pride @bangorpride.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

One of the most meaningful parts of Bangor Pride is the Rainbow Awards - a chance to celebrate the incredible people making a difference in our community. This year, we’ve expanded the categories to reflect the diversity of our community. Nominate people today! forms.gle/34kT1S5xtdhs...

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2025 Rainbow Awards Nominations

We're excited to celebrate and honor the incredible work of our community members throughout the year! We've updated a few of the categories and added some new ones, so please take a moment to review ...

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world. Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO

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Bangor Pride @bangorpride.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

🎉 We are SO excited to officially announce the winner of the 2025 Bangor Pride theme! 🎉 the 2025 theme is... Generations of Pride! We had already planned to include a history section at Pride, so this feels meant to be. We can’t wait to bring this theme to life with all of you! 🏳️‍🌈

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PFLAG National @pflag.org · 30/01/2025

Let’s face it, our LGBTQ+ community has a LOT of terms and acronyms. With language constantly evolving, it’s important to keep yourself informed to better communicate with our LGBTQ+ loved ones. Our PFLAG Glossary is your go-to for slang, definitions, and identities. Learn today: pflag.org/glossary

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 30/01/2025

Less than five years after corporations across the country implemented policies to bolster diversity and equity, many of them have scaled back their efforts. But others are defending the initiatives and saying they'll stick with DEI.

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From Delta Air Lines to Costco, some companies say they’ll stick with DEI

The president’s push against diversity programs has led many big employers to announce rollbacks, but others are defending the initiatives as good for business.

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