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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 6d

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Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 10d

On this #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and resilience of Indigenous communities, including the Wabanaki nation here in Maine which includes the Maliseet, Mi’kmaq, Penobscot, and Passamaquoddy tribes.

#IndigenousRightsAreHumanRights

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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 21d

Help MPAC reach its goal of $100,000 in 90 days. Watch, share, and be part of making their fall fundraiser its most impactful yet.

👉 Donate now: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...

#MainePrisonerAdvocacy #MPAC #FallFundraiser #CommunityStrong #LookingBackMovingAhead

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Donate to make a difference

Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition (MPAC) aims to establish a justice system grounded in restorative values, focusing on human dignity, accountability, and transformation over punishment. We work to ad...

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Daira for Maine @dairaforme.bsky.social · 23d

Mainers across the state are standing up and speaking out to protect our communities. It was an honor to join the weekly protest in Wells this weekend.

In these troubled times, we owe it to our neighbors to stand up, speak out, and get involved!

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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 27d

Don’t miss Emily’s interview with Clara Mulvihill, law student and extern at MIDC, as they talk about burnout among public defense attorneys due to budget shortfalls and underfunding and how it also takes a toll on the people waiting for their day in court. @wmpg.org

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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · 29d

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Mutual Aid Is Not Enough

Why Charity Won't Save Our Democracy

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Pine Tree Activism📎 @pinetreeactivism.org · Sep 20

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MAINE RESISTANCE EVENTS
** SEPT 20, 2025 **
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#RESIST through #PEACEFULProtest
#STOPtheCUTS-HEALtheWOUNDS
#NONViolenceIsPower
#EveryEffortCounts

REPOST & SHARE!
Updated Sept 19, 9:20PM
#Maine #MEPolitics
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PINE TREE ACTIVISM CALENDAR
Events for Saturday Sept 20, 2025
Details confirmed as of Sept 19, 9:20PM
Share/Repost so Mainers know where to #RESIST!
pg 1/4 Submit events to: ptactivism@gmail.com

SAT SEPT 20

SEPT 20, Sat 9:00AM (& every Sat, weather permitting) – Bath
Bath Farmer's Market, Waterfront Park, 61 Commercial St, Bath, Maine
Sagadahoc Indivisible Table at the Farmer's Market – talk and learn more about state and national issues, how to contact local and federal elected officials. Donations accepted for the Bath Food Bank.

SEPT 20, Sat 9:00AM (& every Sat) – Dover-Foxcroft
Main Street Bridge, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Weekly Stand Out for Peace: https://mvprights.org/events

SEPT 20, Sat 9-11:00AM (& every Sat) – Vinalhaven
Bandstand, E. Main St. Vinalhaven, Maine
Bandstand Standout – Help support this new island protest: Join us at the Bandstand to show our resistance to authoritarianism.
Bring your own sign, or use one of the many we have available.
#EveryEffortCounts FMI: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/839857/

SEPT 20, Sat 9:00AM (& every Sat) – Yarmouth
Yarmouth Town Hall, 200 Main St, Yarmouth, Maine
RESIST HATE – Support Democracy – weekly rally for the Yarmouth community to meet each other, speak of fears & dreams, how we keep sane in these times, and what we can do to improve things.

SEPT 20, Sat 10-11:00AM – Brunswick
Main Street Overpass, Rt 1, 30 Maine St, Brunswick, Maine
MAKE BILLIONAIRES PAY – On September 20th, world leaders will be gathering in New York City for the UN General Assembly and Climate Week. This is a critical moment for us to show the world we are revolting against Trump and the Billionaire Class. “Make Billionaires Pay” is part of a series of international mobilizations for climate justice happening 9/19–9/21 entitled “Draw the Line.” FMI: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/842983/

SEPT 20, Sat 11:00AM (& every Sat) – Farmington
Farmington Post Office, 196 Main St, Farmington, Maine
Weekly Stand Out fo…

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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · Sep 20

A good reminder that no matter how tough things get, there’s always a way to find hope and create joy. If you’re in the area, join us this Sunday, September 21 at 2 pm at the Wells Activity Center and let’s Sing for Unity. 🕊️💙🎶 open.substack.com/pub/wellsdem...

How Can I Keep from Singing?

There is so much happening in our world that weighs heavy on my heart.

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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · Sep 17

Don’t miss Linda and Mackenzie’s interview with Valerie Cartonio of the Prison POD podcast, as they discuss how they got started and share their ongoing mission to save lives, restore hope, and reduce suffering and recidivism. Listen live at 90.9 WMPG FM or stream: www.wmpg.org

Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · Sep 13

York County Listening Session for Those Impacted by Parental Incarceration. Please share with anyone who may be interested, and encourage them to fill out the RSVP form to check eligibility and sign up to join a session by Monday, September 22. usouthmaine.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · Sep 7

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Can Wells be the friendliest town in Maine and an I.C.E. 287 (g) participant?

My answer is NO. Here's why.

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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · Sep 4

🚨 SIGN UP. SHOW UP. MAKE NOISE. 🚨

📅 We’ve got 10 days.
🕒 We need 10 people per hour slot.
✅ We need the signup sheet filled in.

Want to make a real impact?

👉 SIGN UP NOW and bring a friend:
signup.com/go/DFkRpaT

Let’s show them we’re serious about stopping ICE.

Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · Sep 3

Congress Square in Portland this Friday 9/5.

Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨 Penobscot County wants to build a new jail in Hampden. A vote could happen this fall.
No Penobscot County Jail Expansion will be fighting this proposal, but they can’t do it alone. 📢 Join the weekly Zoom Sundays at 4 PM to get involved.
#NoPenobscotCountyJailExpansion

Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · Aug 30

They’ll discuss the power of storytelling in travel, cultural preservation, and the economic impact of bringing Black joy into spaces where people of color have historically been excluded. WMPG FM or stream: www.wmpg.org

Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · Aug 27

No ICE in Wells! standout schedule through September 14th.

Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · Aug 21

Don’t miss Emily’s interview this Sunday, August 24 at 1:30 PM with Robert Black, a student at Maine Law and intern at the Maine Indigent Defense Center, as they talk about the national public defense crisis and labor unions. 90.9 WMPG FM or stream: www.wmpg.org

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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · Aug 15

Let's keep it going! Here's the standout schedule from 8/15 to 8/25.

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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · Aug 13

Don’t miss Mackenzie’s interview this Sun., 8/17 at 1:30p with Niki Merrill, Program Coordinator for the Maine Department of Corrections through the Portland Recovery Community Center. They’ll discuss the importance of recovery coaching while incarcerated. @wmpg.org

Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · Aug 11

Amazing turnout for today’s Sunrise to Sunset stand out! Much gratitude to everyone who showed up from Portland, Westbrook, Saco, Lyman, Limington, Kennebunk, Wells, Sanford, South Berwick, and beyond. We even had a visitor from DC!! 🗣️This is what democracy looks like! 💙 wgme.com/news/local/p...

Protesters demand Wells police terminate ICE contract

From sunrise to sunset, protesters gathered outside the Wells Police Department for an all-day protest.

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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · Aug 8

We'll be joining @weareallamerica.bsky.social on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Register today to join!

We Are All America @weareallamerica.bsky.social · Aug 7

🚨 We need to talk about the "resilience" trap.

Join us on August 12th at 12pm CT for a Refugee Matters where our guests will unpack why the resilience narrative does more damage than good + explore what community care and wholeness looks like.

🔗Register here: streamyard.com/watch/HJiyiq...

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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · Aug 9

Stop the construction of a new jail in Penobscot County. Jails do not make communities safer or improve people's lives. There are many effective and far less costly alternatives. Visit abolitionhub.wixsite.com/nojailexpans... for more information and join Sunday’s meeting to see how you can help.

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Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · Aug 7

Don’t miss Swathi and Liv’s interview with Youth Justice Network intern Ben this Sunday, August 10 at 1:30 PM. They’ll discuss the joy of travel, the freedom it brings, the people we meet along the way, and explore transportation and housing policy. www.wmpg.org

Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · Aug 6

Happening next Friday, August 15!

Southern Maine for Racial Justice @smrj20.bsky.social · Aug 4

Let’s have another rally to remember! Sign-up for Indivisible Team Southern Maine’s Sunrise-to-Sunset, No ICE in Wells! Standout: signup.com/go/oJTbBpE

Sunday, August 10th
5:42 am - 7:52pm (tag-teams)

LOCATION: 1563 Post Road, Wells, ME (police/fire departments building)

No ICE in Wells All Day Stand-out

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