Coalition stands together to call for adults to protect children from harassment February 25, 2025 AUGUSTA, ME – Last week, an elected official used her online social media to share a photo of a child that she identified as transgender, resulting in statewide and national harassment of a non-consenting minor. Our organizations stand united in…
December 18, 2024 PORTLAND, ME – EqualityMaine is alarmed and saddened by passage of the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by Congress, which includes a provision that will ban healthcare for transgender teens whose parent(s) are members of the military. We are deeply disappointed in our members of Congress, specifically Senator Collins, Senator King,…
We are at a pivotal point in our fight for a fair and just society, and the next few years will be an increasingly challenging time for many who are part of marginalized communities. I am deeply concerned that people are just going to give up – give up on being true to themselves and…
My mom passed away peacefully last week, with her loving family gathered by her side. She was 90 years young. As the matriarch and magnet of our large Irish American and French Canadian family, “Mimi” was the center of all family information, celebrations, and milestones. She kept in close contact with her large and extended…
Harris/Walz, King, Pingree, and Over 100 Legislative Candidates Receive Support PORTLAND, Maine – EqualityMaine has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz in the upcoming November election. From the beginning of her career, Vice President Harris has fought to protect the freedom of LGBTQ+ Americans to love who they love and be who…
June 4, 2024 For Immediate Release EQUALITYMAINE ENDORSES CASSIE JULIA IN WATERVILLE PRIMARY Portland, ME – EqualityMaine, the state’s oldest and largest statewide organization working for LGBTQ+ Mainers, is proud to endorse Cassie Julia for House District 65 in the Maine House of Representatives. Cassie Julia is the pro-equality candidate that has worked to pass…
May 18, 2024 Portland, Maine – EqualityMaine Foundation was the recipient of a $12,500 grant from Maine Council on Aging (MCOA) through Hannaford Supermarket’s Connection, Health and Equity Through Food (CHEF) program. CHEF was launched in 2023 to improve the health and well-being of diverse older adults through greater access to food and social connection….
May 17, 2024 Portland, ME —EqualityMaine is proud to announce the appointment of John Hennessy as the new President of the Board of Directors of both EqualityMaine and EqualityMaine Foundation, as well as the appointment of Melissa Martin as the Vice President of EqualityMaine. John Hennessy brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment…
PORTLAND, Maine, April 19, 2024 — Today, the Biden Administration made several updates to Title IX rules to ensure that every student can thrive at school, as was originally intended at its inception. In the 50+ years since its enactment, opponents have sought to weaken Title IX’s crucial civil rights protections, including undoing critical safeguards against sexual harassment…
April 12, 2024 Augusta, Maine – After weeks of violent threats, disinformation, fear mongering and outright bullying from opposition, we are thrilled to see LD 227 pass in the House and Senate, and believe our Governor will sign this bill into law in due time. After a rocky ride for this and a similar bill through the legislature over…
It is my distinct honor and privilege to stand before as executive director of EqualityMaine. When I was asked to be a volunteer 12 years ago, I didn’t realize this is what I was signing up for. Looking back, it’s the challenges we’ve overcome and relationships that have developed along the way that make this…