Call to Action Archive
Suit Up Maine’s current calls to actions (C2As) can be found on our homepage, but past C2A can be viewed here in our archive by topics. For more information on the specific issues and the working groups that produce them, click on the issue headers below.
#FixTitleX: Reverse Trump’s family planning gag rule
The Biden-Harris administration has proposed a rule to repeal Trump’s domestic gag rule on the Title X family planning program. QUICK ACTION: Submit a public comment in support of the Biden-Harris rule by May 17!
COVID RELIEF: Support Biden’s American Rescue Plan
UPDATE: The COVID relief bill passed, with Maine’s Rep. Jared Golden joining Sen. Susan Collins and every Republican in the House and Senate in voting against the bill. QUICK ACTION: Learn how the aid package will benefit Mainers and let Golden and Collins hear from you.
Support Trump’s Removal from Office
Donald Trump incited an attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and the vice president and cabinet have refused to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him from office, despite bipartisan calls for them to do so. The House will vote this week to impeach, with support from Representatives Pingree and Golden and Sen. King. QUICK ACTION: Ask Senators Collins to vote to convict when impeachment moves to the Senate.
MAINE LEGISLATURE ROUNDUP: Track Bills, Contact Your Legislators, and Be Heard!
It’s a whirlwind week at the Maine Legislature this week, with hearings and work sessions on bills to improve Maine’s child care system, fix the “family glitch” in health care, advance drug sentencing reform, eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement, ban PFAS “forever chemicals,” and more. QUICK ACTION: Learn more about these and other bills and contact your legislators today!
A GUIDE FOR TRANS ALLIES
2021 has been a record-breaking year for legislation targeting transgender people in the U.S., with more than 100 anti-trans bills in 33 states as of mid-April, including at least three in Maine. QUICK ACTION: Our new Guide for Trans Allies cuts through the spin from supporters of anti-trans legislation and offers tips to help you be a better ally.
#StandWithWabanaki: Restore Tribal Sovereignty
Legislators will hold a public hearing Tuesday, May 4 on legislation to restore tribal sovereignty to the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation, and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. UPDATE: LD 1626 has been held over until January. Read on more details and what you can do to keep momentum going!
MAINE LEGISLATURE ROUNDUP: Track Bills, Contact Your Legislators, and Be Heard!
It’s a whirlwind week at the Maine Legislature this week, with hearings and work sessions on bills to improve Maine’s child care system, fix the “family glitch” in health care, advance drug sentencing reform, eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement, ban PFAS “forever chemicals,” and more. QUICK ACTION: Learn more about these and other bills and contact your legislators today!
Victories & Good News Roundup: 2020 Election Edition
This election season was unlike any the country has seen. Despite a global pandemic, more Americans cast ballots this year than ever before and there is much good news to report from the polls. We’ve captured some of the brightest victories in our Victories & Good News Roundup.
Statement: Response to Maine’s election results
Flipping Maine’s Senate seat would have helped break McConnell’s log jam of obstructionism. Now that work falls to Susan Collins.
MAINE LEGISLATURE ROUNDUP: Track Bills, Contact Your Legislators, and Be Heard!
It’s a whirlwind week at the Maine Legislature this week, with hearings and work sessions on bills to improve Maine’s child care system, fix the “family glitch” in health care, advance drug sentencing reform, eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement, ban PFAS “forever chemicals,” and more. QUICK ACTION: Learn more about these and other bills and contact your legislators today!
BLOCK EXTREMIST & UNQUALIFIED JUDGES: No Zealots in Lifetime Positions
We’re tracking the most concerning nominees to lifetime judicial appointments, in partnership with other progressive groups. Justin Walker, a nominee to the DC Court of Appeals, opposes the ACA, unions, and civil rights and is the latest in a long line of extremist, unqualified nominees.
QUICK ACTION: Learn more about Walker’s extremist record and tell Collins and King to vote NO on his confirmation.
Journal From the Southern Border
A member of our admin team is volunteering for two weeks at Annunciation House in El Paso, Texas, one of the organizations running respite shelters for people seeking entry and asylum at the southern border. Read an account of her time there for an up-close view of this humanitarian crisis and the organizations and volunteers working to address it.
#FixTitleX: Reverse Trump’s family planning gag rule
The Biden-Harris administration has proposed a rule to repeal Trump’s domestic gag rule on the Title X family planning program. QUICK ACTION: Submit a public comment in support of the Biden-Harris rule by May 17!
MAINE LEGISLATURE ROUNDUP: Track Bills, Contact Your Legislators, and Be Heard!
It’s a whirlwind week at the Maine Legislature this week, with hearings and work sessions on bills to improve Maine’s child care system, fix the “family glitch” in health care, advance drug sentencing reform, eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement, ban PFAS “forever chemicals,” and more. QUICK ACTION: Learn more about these and other bills and contact your legislators today!
A GUIDE FOR TRANS ALLIES
2021 has been a record-breaking year for legislation targeting transgender people in the U.S., with more than 100 anti-trans bills in 33 states as of mid-April, including at least three in Maine. QUICK ACTION: Our new Guide for Trans Allies cuts through the spin from supporters of anti-trans legislation and offers tips to help you be a better ally.
MAINE LEGISLATURE ROUNDUP: Track Bills, Contact Your Legislators, and Be Heard!
It’s a whirlwind week at the Maine Legislature this week, with hearings and work sessions on bills to improve Maine’s child care system, fix the “family glitch” in health care, advance drug sentencing reform, eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement, ban PFAS “forever chemicals,” and more. QUICK ACTION: Learn more about these and other bills and contact your legislators today!
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.
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.
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.
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!
SUPPORT FREEDOM OF THE PRESS: Build Your Press Room
Trump’s attacks on the press are escalating and now a conservative group with ties to the White House is ramping up a pre-election effort to discredit reporters—and their families—at news outlets whose reporting has uncovered unflattering, unethical, and potentially illegal actions by the president, his administration, and associates.
QUICK ACTION: Support the work of reputable journalists by subscribing to local and national outlets and building your own diversified press room.
MAINE LEGISLATURE ROUNDUP: Track Bills, Contact Your Legislators, and Be Heard!
It’s a whirlwind week at the Maine Legislature this week, with hearings and work sessions on bills to improve Maine’s child care system, fix the “family glitch” in health care, advance drug sentencing reform, eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement, ban PFAS “forever chemicals,” and more. QUICK ACTION: Learn more about these and other bills and contact your legislators today!
BLOCK EXTREMIST & UNQUALIFIED JUDGES: No Zealots in Lifetime Positions
We’re tracking the most concerning nominees to lifetime judicial appointments, in partnership with other progressive groups. Justin Walker, a nominee to the DC Court of Appeals, opposes the ACA, unions, and civil rights and is the latest in a long line of extremist, unqualified nominees.
QUICK ACTION: Learn more about Walker’s extremist record and tell Collins and King to vote NO on his confirmation.
Journal From the Southern Border
A member of our admin team is volunteering for two weeks at Annunciation House in El Paso, Texas, one of the organizations running respite shelters for people seeking entry and asylum at the southern border. Read an account of her time there for an up-close view of this humanitarian crisis and the organizations and volunteers working to address it.
MAINE LEGISLATURE ROUNDUP: Track Bills, Contact Your Legislators, and Be Heard!
It’s a whirlwind week at the Maine Legislature this week, with hearings and work sessions on bills to improve Maine’s child care system, fix the “family glitch” in health care, advance drug sentencing reform, eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement, ban PFAS “forever chemicals,” and more. QUICK ACTION: Learn more about these and other bills and contact your legislators today!
BLOCK EXTREMIST & UNQUALIFIED JUDGES: No Zealots in Lifetime Positions
We’re tracking the most concerning nominees to lifetime judicial appointments, in partnership with other progressive groups. Justin Walker, a nominee to the DC Court of Appeals, opposes the ACA, unions, and civil rights and is the latest in a long line of extremist, unqualified nominees.
QUICK ACTION: Learn more about Walker’s extremist record and tell Collins and King to vote NO on his confirmation.
TAKE ACTION MAINE: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and communities around Maine are holding events to draw attention to intimate partner violence and violence prevention
QUICK ACTION: Attend an event near you.
MAINE LEGISLATURE ROUNDUP: Track Bills, Contact Your Legislators, and Be Heard!
It’s a whirlwind week at the Maine Legislature this week, with hearings and work sessions on bills to improve Maine’s child care system, fix the “family glitch” in health care, advance drug sentencing reform, eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement, ban PFAS “forever chemicals,” and more. QUICK ACTION: Learn more about these and other bills and contact your legislators today!
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.
PROTECT TITLE IX: Oppose Protection Rollbacks for Student Survivors
The Trump administration has issued new Title IX regulations that would make it harder for students who are sexually assaulted to report the assaults. More than 100,000 comments were submitted during the public comment period on the rule, with the vast majority in opposition. QUICK ACTION: Stay tuned for updates and ask Reps. Pingree and Golden to support 3 bills in the House that protect Title IX.
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