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Graham Platner on Guns, Organizing, Politics and his Commitment to Mainers

Activate Maine founder Rachel sat down recently with U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner at the Cumberland County Fair.

Activate Kate

Why voting NO on Question 1 is vital!

https://www.mainedems.org/protectabsentee Karen Levine Egee We all know MAGA is trying to suppress Democratic voting. Here in Maine, Referendum Question 1 on the November ballot is part of that nationwide scheme. “Question 1 is a direct attack on Maine’s absentee voting system. Forty percent of Mainers voted absentee in the last election. If passed, Question 1 would dismantle the system nearly half of us rely on to make our voices heard.” – Maine Dems There are already plenty

karenegeemaine

The Zombies are Here!

Here’s the thing about zombies, they were tenacious and determined but myopic only looking to overtake their dinner. The soulless were easil

Rachel Flehinger

Mutual Aid: We Are Our Most Powerful Resource

An 82-year-old notary in Boothbay Harbor offered to waive her fee for couples getting married during uncertain times — a powerful example of mutual aid in action. At Activate Maine, we believe community care goes beyond the rallies. This is how we keep the momentum going.