GUIDES & EXPLAINERS

Some topics require a little more explanation and guidance than what you’ll find in our Calls to Action. Take a deep dive into immigration, gun violence, and a range of other topics with our Explainers. Our Guides offer tips on navigating difficult topics, spotting (and debunking) propaganda, protecting yourself online, and more. Interested in helping us track these and other issues? Take action with us. 

How to Talk About Indian-Themed Mascots

How to Talk About Indian-Themed Mascots

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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MAINE VOTES 2022 Guide

MAINE VOTES 2022 Guide

Find everything you need to be an informed Maine voter in 2022. Learn who’s on the ballot, review voting records, volunteer to help turn out the vote, and find information on voter registration.

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POST-ROE SURVIVAL GUIDE

POST-ROE SURVIVAL GUIDE

The US Supreme Court has overturned Roe v Wade. Abortion is now illegal in 13 states and at least 13 more are poised to ban abortion in the coming weeks and months. Find out how to protect yourself and those you care about and fight for abortion rights in a post-Roe nation.

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A GUIDE FOR TRANS ALLIES

A GUIDE FOR TRANS ALLIES

2022 is set to be a record-breaking year for legislation targeting transgender people, with most of the more than 240 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced this year targeting trans people. Learn how to cut through the bigoted anti-trans spin and be a better ally.

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ARM YOURSELF…WITH FACTS!

ARM YOURSELF…WITH FACTS!

After every mass shooting tragedy, gun safety opponents turn to the same tired excuses and weak arguments. We have what you need to debunk their spin.
Check out our list of the most powerful gun violence statistics and find rebuttals to common arguments against gun safety legislation.  

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EARTH DAY EVERY DAY: Easy tips to help the planet

EARTH DAY EVERY DAY: Easy tips to help the planet

On April 22 the World will celebrate the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day. From saying no-thanks to single-use disposable products to learning better recycling hygiene, our list of more than 50 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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CASE REVIEW: Kavanaugh on the Issues

CASE REVIEW: Kavanaugh on the Issues

Just before midnight Sept. 1, 2021, Brett Kavanaugh joined a conservative Supreme Court majority to overturn Roe v Wade in Texas. Although Sen. Susan Collins has yet to comment, we know her response cannot include claim that she didn’t know this would happen. Because in 2018, leaders of Suit Up Maine and four advocacy groups met with Maine’s senators’ judicial advisers on Kavanaugh’s record. Her senior staff included the case review we prepared in her official briefing book. Read our report on these cases and Kavanaugh’s relevant history.

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SHARE YOUR OPINION: Letter to the Editor Guide

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!

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THE CASE AGAINST SUSAN COLLINS

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.

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THE CASE AGAINST TRUMP – A Shortlist

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.

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SUPPORT FREEDOM OF THE PRESS: Build Your Press Room

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.

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