League Programs & Projects

League of Women Voters^®
of Maine

League Programs & Projects

Important studies and other hands-on projects to engage and inform the people of Maine ...

Great hands-on projects ...

Here are some of the great projects we're working on to engage and inform people in Maine communities.
YES on 1 to Save Election Day Registration: Please help us repeal the Maine law that eliminates registering to vote on Election Day. LWVME is working in coalition with other organizations on this People's Veto effort and the Vote YES on 1 campaign. See ProtectMaineVotes.com for information and to volunteer to help get out the vote for Yes on 1. Or phone Protect Maine Votes at (207) 797-9213.
Ranked Choice Voting in the Portland Area: We are looking for people who want to help educate Portland voters about Ranked Choice Voting, a voting method which will be used to elect Portland's mayor this November. We are also looking for people who can volunteer to poll Portland voters on Election Day about their voting experience with Ranked Choice Voting. If you would like to help with either or both efforts, please contact dscheeline@fairvote.org.
Marriage Equality: The League of Women Voters of Maine is partnering with EqualityMaine and other organizations to assist in gathering signatures to a petition which would put the issue of same sex marriage on the November 2012 ballot. The goal is to gather 80,000 signatures before January, 2012. Volunteer to help us finish the job by clicking here.
The Democracy Forum. Talk radio with LWVME. Read more at Democracy Forum
New Citizens. Welcoming new citizens at naturalization ceremonies. Read more at New Citizens

Important studies and research programs ...

The League's study program consists of those governmental and public policy issues that League members in Maine have choosen for concerted study this year. Studies can lead to adopted positions and advocacy. The League program process begins with selection and adoption of priority issues, continues with study and discussion, and culminates in action and change (see Issues and Actions).
But before the League can take action, it is essential that members have an opportunity to be informed on that issue and reach broad agreement or consensus.
Study makes action possible. During the study phase, members have an opportunity to examine the facts and key pro and con arguments. The are encouraged to discuss the political realities of action. Study gives members the knowledge that makes League action uniquely credible.
Here are the important issues we're studying:
Money in Politics: PACs in Maine. Read more at PAC Study.
Studies in the works:
Privatization: The League nationally has undertaken this study to identify factors to be considered in connection with proposals to transfer government services, assets and/or functions to the private sector. For study materials, click here. Consensus will be attempted by May 2012.
Studies that we recently completed are:
Instant Runoff Voting. Read more at IRV Concurrence.
Equality in Marriage. Read about our Equality in Marriage Concurrence.

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