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Activate Maine💪🗓️ @activatemaine.bsky.social · 15h

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mainewomenforward.bsky.social @mainewomenforward.bsky.social · 14h

www.wabi.tv/2025/10/07/s...

Sen. King contemplating change of vote on government shutdown

King sided with GOP members in supporting a “continuing resolution” that would stave off a shutdown by allowing the government to operate under its existing budget through Nov. 21.

www.wabi.tv

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mainewomenforward.bsky.social @mainewomenforward.bsky.social · 17h

Youth-led US climate activists widen focus to fight authoritarianism www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Youth-led US climate activists widen focus to fight authoritarianism

Sunrise Movement, which led calls for a Green New Deal, will organize against Trump’s attacks on universities

www.theguardian.com

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Angie @angieispissed.bsky.social · 17h

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Senate Majority PAC @majoritypac.bsky.social · 19h

New — We just polled voters on the GOP shutdown. By fighting to protect health care, Democrats are winning the case with the American people 🧵

🟥 Trump + Congressional Republicans to blame: 52%

🟦 Democrats to blame: 40%

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 22h

Thanks, New Yorker

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.bsky.social · 20h

Saying it's the Democrat shutdown is like saying the Titanic was sunk by the passengers.

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mainewomenforward.bsky.social @mainewomenforward.bsky.social · 17h

www.pressherald.com/2025/10/07/p...

Progressive groups pour money into Maine referendum campaigns

Money doesn't guarantee victory, but campaign finance reports filed Monday show that groups opposing voter ID and supporting a red flag law are better positioned to reach and mobilize voters ahead of ...

www.pressherald.com

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NYCBlueLady @newyorkcitygirl.bsky.social · 1d

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NYCBlueLady @newyorkcitygirl.bsky.social · 1d

Please share this far and wide; Adelita Grijalva won the ELECTION 71% to 27%; but Mikey the Johnson is holding up her appointment; because he’s protecting PEDOPREZ!

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 1d

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mainewomenforward.bsky.social @mainewomenforward.bsky.social · 1d

Today!⬇️

mainewomenforward.bsky.social @mainewomenforward.bsky.social · 14d

Register here:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Hancock County Healthcare in Crisis: Are We at a Tipping Point?
October 7, 2025 7:00–8:30 PM
at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Ellsworth, and via Zoom

On Tuesday, October 7, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ellsworth will host a moderated forum to address the threats that our healthcare system faces in light of the federal budget cuts, recent closures, and financial pressures. This forum is an opportunity to learn about and discuss these challenges and what can be done.

Panelists include Doug Jones, former President and CEO of Maine Coast Memorial Hospital and Downeast Hospital in Machias; David Jolly, Vice-Chair of Maine AllCare; and Bruce Becque, RN and former Chief Steward of MSNA Local #188 at Maine Coast Hospital.

This forum is sponsored by The Hancock County Democrats and friends. All are invited to attend

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Save Maine Absentee Voting @savemaineabsentee.bsky.social · 1d

Our Weekend of Action was packed full of good people across the state, turning up to ensure absentee voting remains accessible for us & our neighbors.

Look at all these "No on Question 1" faces!

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Jaye @jaybird54.bsky.social · 1d

#ProudBlue #Pinks #ResistanceUnited
Good morning, friends. It’s okay to acknowledge you’re overwhelmed. It’s actually liberating. You don’t have to put on a brave face and pretend you’re okay. Embrace the support and help of others.

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 1d

Chump's Regime Has Waged War
On Half Of The People In
America.......

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Kimmer @kimmer.bsky.social · 1d

substack.com/@grammamarta...

Marta (@grammamarta)

#StillBernie

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Hancock County Democrats @hancockcountydems.bsky.social · 1d

RSU24 School Board meeting tomorrow 10/7 6:30pm Sumner High School

Here is their agenda. Please attend if you can, lets speak up for and protect trans kids!!!!

RSU School Board Meeting
Tuesday October 7th@ 6:30 pm

Item #5 Proposed to adopt a resolution to support the President’s Executive Order 14201- Ensuring Compliance of Title IX - Protections of Sex- Based Privacy

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mainewomenforward.bsky.social @mainewomenforward.bsky.social · 1d

open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

October 6, 2025

If White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller is at the head of the administration’s deployment of federal agents against undocumented immigrants, it appears that Office of Management and Budget...

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aliciablackgirl.bsky.social @aliciablackgirl.bsky.social · 1d

Greta Thunberg will be in history books. never stop Greta. you are a beacon of hope. More guts than every leader in this world.

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mainewomenforward.bsky.social @mainewomenforward.bsky.social · 1d

Much needed messaging! Thank you!

mainewomenforward.bsky.social @mainewomenforward.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for doing that! Keep us posted.

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mainewomenforward.bsky.social @mainewomenforward.bsky.social · 1d

www.washingtoncountymainedemocrats.org/post/guberna...

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Forum
A community forum open to all. Advanced registration recommended
October 12th, 1:00-3:00 pm
Cobscook
10 Commissary Point Road
Township of Trescott
04652
Come and meet the Democratic candidates for Governor, hear their vision for Maine. Join in a community discussion about our future.
To Register visit
http://Washingtoncountymainedemocrats.org

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 2d

One day. Five hundred miles. Three town halls in small town Maine. Four hundred people.

We will leave no person and no place behind.

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mainewomenforward.bsky.social @mainewomenforward.bsky.social · 1d

www.kff.org/quick-take/m...

More Than Half of ACA Marketplace Enrollees Live in Republican Congressional Districts

Since the enhanced premium tax credits became available in 2021, ACA Marketplace enrollment has increased significantly in some red states, and 57% of enrollees now live in Republican congressional di...

www.kff.org

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mainewomenforward.bsky.social @mainewomenforward.bsky.social · 2d

ballotpedia.org/United_State...

Elections to the U.S. Senate will happen on November 3, 2026. Thirty-three of the 100 seats in the chamber are up for election and another two seats are up for special election.

United States Senate elections, 2026

Ballotpedia: The Encyclopedia of American Politics

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 2d

Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger: "The state of emergency is in AMERICA, not Chicago. It's birthed from this president and his admin's reign of terror."

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mainewomenforward.bsky.social @mainewomenforward.bsky.social · 2d

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October 5, 2025

On Friday the Minnesota Star Tribune reported a conversation on the messaging app Signal between one of Stephen Miller’s top deputies, Anthony Salisbury, and a senior advisor to Secretary of Defense P...

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