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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
Oct 201 min read


Friggen UNITE! Search our database of Maine organizations and show up in any way you can. It all matters.
Find Actions and UNITE! I’m sure you’ve heard by now (or perhaps you attended): Bernie Sanders was here —84 years old and still as...
Rachel Flehinger
Sep 91 min read


A Conversation with Graham Platner: Community, Democracy, and You
Graham Platner By Rachel Flehnger To know that this little thing we call Activate Maine is valued—that the message we work so hard to...

karenegeemaine
Aug 282 min read
In response to Rachel's "The Zombie's Are Here" blog post
Link to Rachel's Blogpost https://www.activatemaine.com/post/the-zombies-are-here July 16,2025 Rachel, We totally agree with you. As...

karenegeemaine
Jul 161 min read


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
Jul 143 min read


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.

karenegeemaine
Jul 112 min read
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