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Jan 20, 2025
Action Under the Dome
By: Jen Lancaster
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Voting Rights Act, a signature achievement of the Civil Rights Movement, has to be protected, but one threat looms on the horizon.
Jan 17, 2025
States' Rights, Then and Now
By: LWV-Downeast
“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” – Tenth Amendment, 1791
Jan 14, 2025
Maine Civic Digest: January 2025
By: Allyson Gardner
This month you will find resources about how to have constructive dialogue that moves beyond civil discourse toward productive discourse.
Jan 13, 2025
Action Under the Dome
By: Jen Lancaster
The 132nd Legislature has officially begun, and the deadline for submitting bills for consideration has now passed. So what comes next?
Jan 10, 2025
Voter ID referendum is unnecessary, expensive, and harmful to Maine voters
By: LWVME
Maine has strong voting rights. Let’s keep it this way and oppose this voter suppression initiative.
Jan 6, 2025
Action Under the Dome
By: Jen Lancaster
Things are about to get busy for the Legislature. Cloture is a few days away, set for January 10, the deadline for legislators to submit bills for consideration. Here are a few things to know before things really kick off.
Jan 3, 2025
League Opposes Voter Suppression Referendum
By: Jen Lancaster
The League of Women Voters of Maine (LWVME) opposes voter ID laws and measures to curtail absentee voting and views them as forms of voter suppression.
Jan 3, 2025
Help, how do I write testimony?
By: Jen Lancaster
Public hearings are the time for everyone to offer their opinion on the legislation through testimony. It's an important step in the process. Here's how you can use your voice to take action.
Dec 30, 2024
2024 Recapped
By: LWVME
Here's your 2024 League recap! 💫 As we navigate the challenges that we'll face in 2025, there's still so much to celebrate here in Maine. We're grateful to our local Leagues and League community for your continued support.
Dec 16, 2024
Action Under the Dome
By: Jen Lancaster
The 132nd Legislature has begun, but not much has happened yet. Legislators were sworn in and received their committee assignments. Folks will enjoy the holidays before things kick off in 2025.
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