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EARTH DAY EVERY DAY: 51 tips to help the planet
On April 22 the World will celebrate the 51st anniversary of Earth Day. From saying no-thanks to single-use disposable products to learning better recycling hygiene, our list of 51 lifestyle changes compiled in partnership with various environmental groups offers easy and creative ways for your family to live lighter on the planet by celebrating Earth Day every day.
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NEWS OF THE WEEK: Read SUM’s latest newsletter
This week’s newsletter focuses on health care, support for people in recovery, and an innovative housing bill. Read on for more details about how you can support these bills!
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MAINE LEGISLATURE ROUNDUP: Track Bills, Contact Your Legislators, and Be Heard!
The Maine Legislature will meet this week on a number of bills we’re tracking, including public hearings on a package to make health care work better for more Mainers, a bill to expand community recovery centers in the 7 Maine counties that currently don’t have one, legislation to remove barriers to health care for all Mainers, and a bill to address Maine’s housing crisis. QUICK ACTION: Learn more about these and other bills and contact your legislators today!
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DO THIS, NOT THAT: Stop The Spread of False Information on Social Media
Hoaxes, fabricated stories, and misinformation spread like wildfire on social media sites. Learn how to identify false stories, report hoaxes, correct inaccuracies and #ProtectTheTruth with eight powerful tips.
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SHARE YOUR OPINION: Letter to the Editor Guide
Letters to the editor are one of the most effective ways to share your concerns about important issues with fellow constituents locally and across the state.
QUICK ACTION: Find tips on writing effective letters, contact info for Maine newspapers, and more in our LTE Guide!
Legislative testimony: Vote “Yes” on LD 2 to increase racial equity in legislation
The following testimony was submitted in support of LD 2, An Act To Require the Inclusion of Racial Impact Statements in the Legislative Process.
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How to Talk About Indian-Themed Mascots
Maine passed the nation’s first ban on Indian-themed mascots in all public schools two years ago. Despite this progress, the upcoming Super Bowl match-up featuring the Kansas City “Chiefs” is a stark reminder that much work remains to retire Indian-themed mascots from all schools and sports teams. In collaboration with representatives from the Penobscot Nation, we’ve compiled the most common arguments made by those who want to keep these offensive mascots, with suggestions for ways to respond.
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2020 Maine Legislature Roundup Recap
An early adjournment due to COVID-19 meant that many bills we were tracking in the second session of the 129th Maine Legislature were left on the table, eventually dying when efforts to reconvene for a special session were unsuccessful. Our Legislature Roundup will reconvene with the Legislature in January 2021, with dozens of bills to track in the coming session. For now, see what passed in 2020 and what was left behind.
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Federal Government
Complete contact info on Congress, track bills, committees, and more.
Maine Legislature Roundup
Track bills in the Maine Legislature, find contact info for your legislators, and more.
Best ways to reach your Members of Congress
Email? Phone? Fax? Social media? Policy staff offer the best ways to reach your MoCs.
Do This, Not That
Stop the Spread of False Information on Social Media.
Suit Up Maine is an independent, all-volunteer grassroots progressive group that seeks to build a more informed and engaged electorate in Maine. Founded in 2016, Suit Up Maine is run by and for Mainers, and is not engaged in fundraising of any kind. Representing thousands of constituents across Maine’s 16 counties, Suit Up Maine raises awareness of and advocates for policies and legislation that promote equity and equality in civil rights, social justice, health care, the environment, education, the economy, and other areas that affect the lives of all people. Suit Up Maine is beholden to issues and action, not parties or politicians.
