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Southern Maine for Racial Justice

@smrj20.bsky.social
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A group of individuals organizing for racial and economic justice.

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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Urge Maine Lawmakers to override Gov. Mills' veto of LD 1911!. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/urge...
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Urge Maine Lawmakers to override Gov. Mills' veto of LD 1911!
We need your help in asking lawmakers to override Governor Mills' veto of LD 1911, supported by individuals, organizations, and bipartisan lawmakers across Maine. If successful, LD 1911 will open up ...
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
ICE data from Maine last year shows what we've come to expect: The vast majority of individuals apprehended over the past 2 years were not convicted of crimes, and a substantial portion had no criminal charges whatsoever. Read the full report online: bit.ly/4tbIQkM
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Hotline call data update from the start of what ICE is now calling “Operation Catch of the Day” in Maine.
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Don’t miss Catherine’s interview this Sunday, January 4 at 1:30pm with Preston Shipp, Chief Legal and Advocacy Officer for Fair and Just Prosecution, as they talk about best practices for parole. Listen live at 90.9 WMPG FM or stream: www.wmpg.org
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Activate Maine💪🗓️ @activatemaine.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
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Tiril Valeur on Instagram
6,066 likes, 20 comments - tiril.valeur on December 23, 2025
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Don’t miss Emily’s interview with extern Sadie Colby, currently studying at Maine Law, as they talk about cash bail from an indigent defense perspective. Tune-in this Sunday, December 28 at 1:30pm. Listen live at 90.9 WMPG FM or stream: www.wmpg.org
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
✨As the year winds down, we’re holding space for care, rest, and community — and getting ready to take action in the new year. Let’s keep building equity, justice, and belonging together in 2026!✨
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Don’t miss Swathi’s interview this Sun., 12/14 at 1:30 PM with Joe Montgomery, mentor at the Precious Blood Ministry Of Reconciliation, as they talk about radical accompaniment, a practice rooted in restorative justice. Listen live at 90.9 WMPG or stream: www.wmpg.org
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
📌 Link to Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Hosted by: Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition #MainePrisonerAdvocacy #MPAC #CommunityClassroom #PublicEducation #CleanSlate #Ombuds #Parole4Maine
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Don’t miss Catherine’s interview with the cast of Freedom & Captivity's “It’s Hard to Talk About: Stories of Incarceration” performance, inviting each guest to share one quote or passage from the show that resonated with them the most, and why. Listen live at 90.9 WMPG FM or stream: www.wmpg.org
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
LD 1971 ensures that Maine’s public safety resources aren’t being diverted to assist the federal administration in its mass deportation agenda. That bill is currently sitting on Governor Mills’ desk. Ask her not to veto it. Send a message now: ilapmaine.org/ld-1971
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
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Activists urge Penobscot County to consider diversion efforts over jail expansion
Hoping to keep folks out of jail rather than expand the number of beds, local activists have created the Penobscot County Diversion and Problem-Solving Pilot Initiative.
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Don’t miss Emily’s interview this Sun., 11/23 at 1:30 PM with Mica Gonzalez a second year student at Northeastern University school of Law, as they talk about inequality and inaccessibility in the legal system. Listen live at 90.9 WMPG FM or stream: www.wmpg.org
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Don’t miss Linda’s interview this Sunday, November 16 at 1:30 pm with Bay Love of the Groundwater Institute. They’ll dive into the Institute’s powerful work uncovering the deeper structural roots of inequity—and how we can all be part of creating lasting change. www.wmpg.org
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Don't miss Catherine's interview this Sunday, 11/2 at 1:30p with performer Katrina Hoop, and audience members Nick Drake and his mother Donna Drake, as they talk about the Freedom & Captivity tour of their new performance: It's Hard to Talk About. Listen live at 90.9 WMPG FM or stream: www.wmpg.org
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
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A Vote Is a Voice - And Every Voice Deserves to Count
Vote "No" on Maine Ballot Question 1
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Join us in celebrating @wmpg.org and their commitment to bringing you the best in music, news, and powerful community programming.🎉 #WMPG #CommunityRadio #SupportLocal #KeepRadioAlive #PortlandMaine
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
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Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
On this #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and resilience of Indigenous communities, including the Wabanaki nation here in Maine which includes the Maliseet, Mi’kmaq, Penobscot, and Passamaquoddy tribes. #IndigenousRightsAreHumanRights
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Help MPAC reach its goal of $100,000 in 90 days. Watch, share, and be part of making their fall fundraiser its most impactful yet. 👉 Donate now: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati... #MainePrisonerAdvocacy #MPAC #FallFundraiser #CommunityStrong #LookingBackMovingAhead youtu.be/j_tMJ_v24jw?...
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Donate to make a difference
Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition (MPAC) aims to establish a justice system grounded in restorative values, focusing on human dignity, accountability, and transformation over punishment. We work to ad...
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Daira for Maine @dairaforme.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Mainers across the state are standing up and speaking out to protect our communities. It was an honor to join the weekly protest in Wells this weekend. In these troubled times, we owe it to our neighbors to stand up, speak out, and get involved!
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Don’t miss Emily’s interview with Clara Mulvihill, law student and extern at MIDC, as they talk about burnout among public defense attorneys due to budget shortfalls and underfunding and how it also takes a toll on the people waiting for their day in court. @wmpg.org
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
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Mutual Aid Is Not Enough
Why Charity Won't Save Our Democracy
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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 20/09/2025
===================== MAINE RESISTANCE EVENTS ** SEPT 20, 2025 ** ===================== #RESIST through #PEACEFULProtest #STOPtheCUTS-HEALtheWOUNDS #NONViolenceIsPower #EveryEffortCounts REPOST & SHARE! Updated Sept 19, 9:20PM #Maine #MEPolitics pg 1/4
PINE TREE ACTIVISM CALENDAR 
Events for Saturday Sept 20, 2025
Details confirmed as of Sept 19, 9:20PM
Share/Repost so Mainers know where to #RESIST!  
pg 1/4  Submit events to: ptactivism@gmail.com

SAT SEPT 20 

SEPT 20, Sat 9:00AM (& every Sat, weather permitting) – Bath
Bath Farmer's Market, Waterfront Park, 61 Commercial St, Bath, Maine
Sagadahoc Indivisible Table at the Farmer's Market – talk and learn more about state and national issues, how to contact local and federal elected officials. Donations accepted for the Bath Food Bank.

SEPT 20, Sat 9:00AM (& every Sat) – Dover-Foxcroft
Main Street Bridge, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Weekly Stand Out for Peace:  https://mvprights.org/events 

SEPT 20, Sat 9-11:00AM (& every Sat) – Vinalhaven
Bandstand, E. Main St. Vinalhaven, Maine
Bandstand Standout – Help support this new island protest: Join us at the Bandstand to show our resistance to authoritarianism. 
Bring your own sign, or use one of the many we have available.
#EveryEffortCounts FMI: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/839857/  

SEPT 20, Sat 9:00AM (& every Sat) – Yarmouth
Yarmouth Town Hall, 200 Main St, Yarmouth, Maine
RESIST HATE – Support Democracy – weekly rally for the Yarmouth community to meet each other, speak of fears & dreams, how we keep sane in these times, and what we can do to improve things.

SEPT 20, Sat 10-11:00AM – Brunswick
Main Street Overpass, Rt 1, 30 Maine St, Brunswick, Maine
MAKE BILLIONAIRES PAY – On September 20th, world leaders will be gathering in New York City for the UN General Assembly and Climate Week. This is a critical moment for us to show the world we are revolting against Trump and the Billionaire Class. “Make Billionaires Pay” is part of a series of international mobilizations for climate justice happening 9/19–9/21 entitled “Draw the Line.” FMI: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/842983/ 

SEPT 20, Sat 11:00AM (& every Sat) – Farmington
Farmington Post Office, 196 Main St, Farmington, Maine 
Weekly Stand Out fo…
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
A good reminder that no matter how tough things get, there’s always a way to find hope and create joy. If you’re in the area, join us this Sunday, September 21 at 2 pm at the Wells Activity Center and let’s Sing for Unity. 🕊️💙🎶 open.substack.com/pub/wellsdem...
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How Can I Keep from Singing?
There is so much happening in our world that weighs heavy on my heart.
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Don’t miss Linda and Mackenzie’s interview with Valerie Cartonio of the Prison POD podcast, as they discuss how they got started and share their ongoing mission to save lives, restore hope, and reduce suffering and recidivism. Listen live at 90.9 WMPG FM or stream: www.wmpg.org
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
York County Listening Session for Those Impacted by Parental Incarceration. Please share with anyone who may be interested, and encourage them to fill out the RSVP form to check eligibility and sign up to join a session by Monday, September 22. usouthmaine.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
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Can Wells be the friendliest town in Maine and an I.C.E. 287 (g) participant?
My answer is NO. Here's why.
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
🚨 SIGN UP. SHOW UP. MAKE NOISE. 🚨 📅 We’ve got 10 days. 🕒 We need 10 people per hour slot. ✅ We need the signup sheet filled in. Want to make a real impact? 👉 SIGN UP NOW and bring a friend: signup.com/go/DFkRpaT Let’s show them we’re serious about stopping ICE.
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Congress Square in Portland this Friday 9/5.
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
🚨 Penobscot County wants to build a new jail in Hampden. A vote could happen this fall. No Penobscot County Jail Expansion will be fighting this proposal, but they can’t do it alone. 📢 Join the weekly Zoom Sundays at 4 PM to get involved. #NoPenobscotCountyJailExpansion
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
They’ll discuss the power of storytelling in travel, cultural preservation, and the economic impact of bringing Black joy into spaces where people of color have historically been excluded. WMPG FM or stream: www.wmpg.org
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
No ICE in Wells! standout schedule through September 14th.
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Don’t miss Emily’s interview this Sunday, August 24 at 1:30 PM with Robert Black, a student at Maine Law and intern at the Maine Indigent Defense Center, as they talk about the national public defense crisis and labor unions. 90.9 WMPG FM or stream: www.wmpg.org
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Let's keep it going! Here's the standout schedule from 8/15 to 8/25.
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Don’t miss Mackenzie’s interview this Sun., 8/17 at 1:30p with Niki Merrill, Program Coordinator for the Maine Department of Corrections through the Portland Recovery Community Center. They’ll discuss the importance of recovery coaching while incarcerated. @wmpg.org
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Amazing turnout for today’s Sunrise to Sunset stand out! Much gratitude to everyone who showed up from Portland, Westbrook, Saco, Lyman, Limington, Kennebunk, Wells, Sanford, South Berwick, and beyond. We even had a visitor from DC!! 🗣️This is what democracy looks like! 💙 wgme.com/news/local/p...
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Protesters demand Wells police terminate ICE contract
From sunrise to sunset, protesters gathered outside the Wells Police Department for an all-day protest.
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
We'll be joining @weareallamerica.bsky.social on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Register today to join!
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Stop the construction of a new jail in Penobscot County. Jails do not make communities safer or improve people's lives. There are many effective and far less costly alternatives. Visit abolitionhub.wixsite.com/nojailexpans... for more information and join Sunday’s meeting to see how you can help.
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Don’t miss Swathi and Liv’s interview with Youth Justice Network intern Ben this Sunday, August 10 at 1:30 PM. They’ll discuss the joy of travel, the freedom it brings, the people we meet along the way, and explore transportation and housing policy. www.wmpg.org
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Happening next Friday, August 15!
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Let’s have another rally to remember! Sign-up for Indivisible Team Southern Maine’s Sunrise-to-Sunset, No ICE in Wells! Standout: signup.com/go/oJTbBpE Sunday, August 10th 5:42 am - 7:52pm (tag-teams) LOCATION: 1563 Post Road, Wells, ME (police/fire departments building)
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No ICE in Wells All Day Stand-out
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
📣 Protest Schedule through August 10! 📍 Tuesday: Standout at Wells Town Hall, 5:30–6:30 PM 🌞 Sunday (NEW!): Sunrise to Sunset Standout organized by Indivisible Southern Maine — come any time, tag in as others tag out! Join us and make your voice heard!
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Excellent video from last Monday's standout! Thanks to MD at Rise & Resist for recording the event and to everyone who showed up to say “NO I.C.E. in Wells!” vimeo.com/1105301458/4...
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7/21/25 "No ICE in Wells!" Maine Immigrant Justice Protest Against Police Collaboration with Trump's ICE Forces 5m
7/21/25 "No ICE in Wells!" Maine Immigrant Justice Protest Against Police Collaboration with Trump's ICE Forces Wells, Maine - Picket outside Wells…
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
People fear for deportation.... They are afraid there will not be anyone to defend them, and afraid to have their kids playing in the community because their kids might not return. ~Mufalo Chitam, director, Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/t...
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Fear of ICE Jolts a Maine Beach Town
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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 25/07/2025
A report on the health of Maine's Democracy, at democracymaine.org #Maine #MEPolitics
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Democracy Maine Home Page | Democracy Maine
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Thank you to the 85+ people who showed up this morning to say NO I.C.E. in Wells Maine! 💙
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