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NO EXCUSES: Canvass, call, and text to get out the vote!
The Nov. 3, 2020 election is just around the corner and Mainers are getting out the vote to support their favorite candidates up and down the ballot. QUICK ACTION: Help make the change you want to see in government by volunteering for a canvass or phone or text bank!
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MAINE VOTES 2020 FAQ: Your Questions Answered
Mainers have voting questions. We have answers. This FAQ guide was created by and for Maine’s 2020 voters, with answers informed by Maine’s Secretary of State. Get all the information you need to cast your ballot safely and securely in the 2020 election.
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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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MAINE VOTES 2020 Guide: Who’s on the ballot, GOTV, and more
Everything we’ve done for the past three years comes down to this year’s elections. We’re ready, and with this guide, you will be, too. Learn who’s on the ballot, review incumbents’ voting records, volunteer to help turn out the vote, sign up to be a poll worker or poll observer, and find information on voter registration.
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THE CASE AGAINST TRUMP – A Shortlist
It’s easy to lose track of all the unconscionable actions Trump has taken in office and the real harm he has caused. Here’s a condensed refresher of Trump’s worst attributes, and the receipts to prove why a vote for Trump in 2020 is utterly indefensible.
UPDATE: Trump paid just $750 in taxes in 2016 and 2017, his colossal debts pose a grave national security risk, he refuses to commit to a peaceful post-election transfer of power, and he refuses to condemn white supremacists.
THE CASE AGAINST SUSAN COLLINS
After promising to only serve two terms, Sen. Susan Collins is now running for her fifth. That’s not the only promise she’s broken. Use this resource to look beyond the flashy ads and examine Collins’ increasingly partisan record on important issues for yourself.
Learn about Collins’ support for Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Amy Cony Barrett, her role in the current USPS crisis, her opposition to extending additional $600 in unemployed insurance to laid-off workers, and more.
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!
EARTH DAY EVERY DAY: 50 tips to help the planet
In April, the world celebrated the 50th Earth Day. We’ve compiled a list of 50 easy and creative lifestyle changes to help you live lighter on the planet.
QUICK ACTION: Read the list and celebrate Earth Day every day!
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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.
