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MAINE VOTES 2020
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.
QUICK ACTION: Learn who’s on the ballot on Nov. 3, how to vote absentee, register to vote by mail, sign up to be a poll worker or poll watcher, and how to help elect progressive candidates up and down the ballot.
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 says he intentionally downplayed the pandemic threat, he’s funneling millions of campaign donor cash into his business, he demanded John Kelly pledge loyalty to him to get the top FBI post, and he’s using the DOJ to defend him in a civil case brought by woman who says he raped her in the 1990s.
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’ role in the current USPS crisis, how her tax vote led Trump to open the Arctic Refuge to drilling, her opposition to extending additional $600 in unemployed insurance to laid-off workers, and more.
SAVE THE USPS
Trump admitted that he is sabotaging the U.S. Postal Service in order to suppress the vote.
QUICK ACTION: Learn how we got here, how Susan Collins laid the groundwork for this crisis, and what you can do to help protect our mail service and our votes.
EVERYONE COUNTS: Complete your 2020 Census!
The Trump administration is using every trick in the book to derail and devalue the 2020 Census in order to disenfranchise minority communities. This critical count of the national population determines congressional representation, legislative districts, and vital federal funding for states.
QUICK ACTION: Complete your 2020 Census now and tell Susan Collins to pass the HEROES Act.
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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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!
How to Talk About Indian-Themed Mascots
Maine’s last Indian-themed mascot was finally retired in 2019, but many remain in other states and in professional sports leagues. Want to help retire them all? 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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Track bills in the Maine Legislature, find contact info for your legislators, and more.
Best ways to reach your Members of Congress
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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.
