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Maine Women’s Lobby

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Passing laws for gender justice since 1978.

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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
"Running the table" - when legislators make decisions about which remaining bills from the session will get funded with any remaining available revenue - is always a nail-biter. Many of our priority bills received funding including family planning, Respite for ME, menopause education and more.
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
All eight anti-trans bills have been defeated in the Maine Legislature! While we will surely see more attempts to roll back human rights in Maine and nationally in the next few years, but today, we can celebrate this victory, and know that we are that much stronger for it.
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
The Maine Senate has voted AGAINST 2 of the proposals attempting to roll back civil rights for trans Mainers! Thank you to the senators that voted against these bills. The House will take up more anti-trans bills today. Tell your Reps to vote against them all! secure.everyaction.com/aWNoJHSh9EWy...
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Reupping this powerful opinion piece from Wayne Maines that ran in the @bangordailynews.bsky.social earlier this week. When you let love guide you instead of fear or ignorance, you make the world a better place.
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I didn’t think transgender kids were real. My love for my daughter changed that.
“Please, reject these anti-trans bills not just because they’re harmful, but because even someone like me, who once held more conservative views, came to see that my child didn’t need to be changed. I...
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
This summery weather is putting us in the mood for our annual party at Broadturn Farm in Scarborough! We'd love to see you there. Get tickets at www.mainewomen.org/flowers-femi...
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
The Maine Legislature will vote on the bills that would destabilize and alter Maine's PFML law! We'll keep you updated as the bills move through the session.
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave program is chugging right along, and you can learn all the ins and outs of how it works for Maine people with a webinar presented by the Maine DOL this Wednesday. Visit www.mainewomen.org/events/webin... to register!
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Yesterday was a long, tough and inspiring day at the state house as more than 300 PEOPLE showed up to offer testimony in opposition to 8 anti-trans bills. We are so proud to be a part of this community that stands up for the rights of ALL Mainers!
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
"With inclusive school policies and accepting families, these kids can live long, healthy lives being just who they are. School, family and community support for — and acceptance of — trans youth is absolutely life-saving."
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Let Maine’s trans kids be themselves | Letter
I’m troubled by the spate of anti-trans bills in the Maine Legislature — LD 233, LD 380, LD 868, LD 1134, LD 1337, LD 1432 — targeting trans girls in sports and the protections of the Maine Human Righ...
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Tomorrow a swath of bills that would seek to deny trans people - especially trans youth - a number of civil rights will be heard before the Maine Legislature. We firmly oppose all these bills and will be there to voice our opposition to them, and our support of the trans community in Maine.
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Join the Maine Women’s Lobby for Dinner with 10 Feminists! Tickets are now on sale and are extremely limited. Get or sponsor a ticket today. Visit: bit.ly/dinner10fem
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
SAVE THE DATE! Join the Maine Women’s Lobby for an unforgettable evening of connection, good food, and good trouble during "Dinner with 10 Feminists." Tickets release on May 1 and are first come, first served.
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ACLU of Maine @aclumaine.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
We had a great time participating in @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social's Girls' Lobbying Day in Augusta! Our policy fellow led a group of girls through the legislative process for a bill affecting school start times and how the public can engage. We're excited to see what's next for these new leaders!
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
We are proud to join our allies in the Mainers for Tax Fairness Coalition for a Tax Day Rally on April 15 in Augusta! Congress is gutting Social Security, Medicaid, health care (including family planning!) education, veterans’ care and more — just to bankroll tax cuts for the ultra-rich.
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
It is more important than ever that the Maine Legislature pass LD 143, which will help fund family planning services in Maine. And it is more important than ever that we call upon Sen. Collins, the Chair of the Senate’s budget committee, to demand the restoration of Congress’s funding priorities.
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Liberal Jane @liberaljane.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Happy Trans Day of Visibility! ✊ trans rights are human rights. full stop. #TDOV #tdov2025
Digital illustration of a large diverse group of trans people. Text reads, 'There are infinite ways to be trans.'
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Yesterday at the state house was all about healthy outcomes for birthing families and babies! We started the day gathering with the Maine Doula Coalition and partner organizations for Doula Advocacy Day, advocating for expanded access to doula care in Maine.
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
The Maine Women's Lobby supports LD 1089 because it has a two-fold benefit: improving the overall fairness of the tax code, and also restoring the State resources that help us build the infrastructure our families need to thrive.
pressherald.com
Raise taxes on Maine’s wealthy? Some of them are OK with that
An added 4% tax on incomes over $1 million and capital gains over $250,000 could generate more than $200 million in annual revenue for the state, according to estimates provided to lawmakers.
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Maine K-12 schools are likely violating Title IX, but not because of transgender inclusion in sports. Systemic patterns of sexual harassment and assault undermine educational equity, and this is a fantastic time for a genuine investigation and commitment to addressing the problem.
bangordailynews.com
Opinion: Maine may be violating Title IX, but it has nothing to do with transgender athletes
"Instead of tackling misogyny in schools, politicians are perpetuating the conditions that lead to more violence by dehumanizing and scapegoating transgender athletes."
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
While terrible abortion bills that won't pass are getting lots of attention, a far more important bill is currently before the Maine legislature: LD 143, which would invest in Maine's family planning sites to ensure essential healthcare services are available, accessible, and affordable.
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
In 2024, women out-earned men in just 2 out of 131 occupations. The wage gap is real. One of the ways we’re working to close the gap is to pass the Maine Equal Rights Amendment, which will ensure that all people are protected from gender discrimination. #EqualPayDay #PayEquityNow
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
"It is time to update our Maine Constitution to reflect our values of equality for all and to enshrine equality in it so all Mainers will have constitutional legal protections." Read the entire letter @https://bit.ly/ERALTE #MaineERAforAll #EqualRightsAmendment
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
"If he truly cares about women and girls and people of this country, let’s see the economic plan. Let’s see the health care plan. Let’s see the education plan.” We'd like to see that too, instead of chaos, distractions and hurting vulnerable people.
bangordailynews.com
Janet Mills unloads on Donald Trump after he demands apology
“If he truly cares about women and girls and people of this country, let’s see the economic plan. Let’s see the health care plan," Mills said.
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
We are raising money over Women's History Month to grow our feminist alliance and continue urgent advocacy for gender equity and democracy. We NEED funds to keep doing this work and creating sustainable systems for gender equity during these hostile times. Give a gift here: bit.ly/WomensLobby2...
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
This Friday is Bad Abortion Bill Day in the Maine Legislature. While you should be rightfully appalled by it, don't get too freaked out: these bills will not pass. You can still make your voice heard! Check out our handy-dandy guide to submitting testimony online. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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There are a truckload of bad abortion bills in the Legislature this werk. They arent going anywhere, so dont freak out! But do take action- we’ll show yoi how. #PeoplePower #GenderJustice #GenderEquit...
TikTok video by MaineWomensLobby
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
AOC: If you are an LGBTQ kid or family, we cannot throw you under the bus in order to win an election. In this house, we stand together
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
“Children should have access to a safe, welcoming school environment where they are encouraged to attain their own personal happiness and explore their own identity,” a Greely High School senior told the large crowd gathered by the gazebo on Sunday.
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Cumberland-North Yarmouth parents, students hold rally supporting trans students
The district gained national attention after an on-camera clash between Gov. Mills and President Trump over a Greely student's win at a girls track meet.
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
“Parents are facing an impossible choice to care for their children or to contribute to the workforce.” The Governor's budget cuts $20 million from our childcare infrastructure. We *must* do better and stand together for a budget that invests in our families and economy.
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Child care advocates protest at State House against proposed budget cuts
Those at the protest claim that these cuts would be detrimental to child care educator wages and even eliminating head start services for around 180 Maine children and families.
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
A 'censure' is the highest form of reprimand. If a 'censured' legislator will not apologize publicly, they cannot vote for the rest of the session. The idea of public officials creating threats against private citizens is a complete breach of decency. They should be held to account.
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Maine House censures Libby for anti-trans Facebook post of high school athlete
Last week, Rep. Laurel Libby posted two photos on Facebook that she says shows a Greely High School teenager who competed in a pole vault competition as a boy one year and as a girl the next.
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
We were proud to join with so many partners to stand up for kids, and for asking our public officials to respect the privacy and dignity of private citizens. You can read the full statement and list of partners at our blog at MaineWomen.org/blog.
pressherald.com
Support grows for Maine student-athlete at center of transgender debate
A group of 30 state and national organizations has condemned elected officials for posts about a Greely High School student that eventually led to the showdown between Gov. Janet Mills and President D...
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
“This [program] will offer people the chance to take the time they need…and not worry about how they can afford it or whether they can go back to their job. It’s really a win-win.” For more info, visit MaineFamilyLeave.Org #CareCantWait #PaidLeaveForAll #PaidLeave4ME
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A discussion about Maine's Paid Family Medical Leave program
IN-STUDIO -- Beginning in 2026, eligible workers in Maine's public and private sectors will have up to 12 weeks of paid leave available to access.
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Today marks 32 years of FMLA, but we need PAID family and medical leave! Maine's PFML program will help workers care for: 👉 a new child 👉 themselves during long-term illness 👉 family member w/ a medical condition Check out how Maine compares when we have #PaidLeaveForAll: npwf.info/3Q0OrYQ
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Today the Labor Committee is hearing LD 54, a bill which would require that salaries be published in job postings, a proven way to reduce the pay gap. There’s a lot of opposition for something so easy to do: “This could open the door to people chasing a paycheck instead of having a passion.” 🤨
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
If you or someone you know has been harmed by sexual abuse or violence at any time, Maine’s statewide sexual assault helpline is available for you 💗 Mecasa.org / 1-800-871-7741
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MECASA
Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault is organized to end sexual violence and to support high quality sexual violence prevention and response within Maine communities.
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
This decision is out of keeping with other states, and betrays the survivors of sexual abuse who bravely came forward to name the institution that protected perpetrators instead of our *children*. Disgraceful. #CourtsMatter #CourtsMatterToME #TrustSurvivors
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Maine supreme court strikes down law that allowed civil lawsuits for decades-old sexual abuse claims
The Roman Catholic Bishop of Maine challenged the law after it was sued by dozens of adults who claimed they were abused by clergy members.
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Maine was just slated to receive a multimillion dollar 10-year grant to transform our maternal healthcare system. Childcare, victim services… Almost every Maine’s life is touched by federal grant programs. We don’t know what will happen with this, but we do know these games harm real people.
nytimes.com
White House Budget Office Orders Pause in All Federal Loans and Grants
The full extent of the order was not immediately clear, but the directive sent to government agencies on Monday threatened to paralyze a vast swath of federal programs.
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Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
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