Action 73 – Join the Final Guardrail
It’s been noted that the Constitution and the Rule of Law are having a tough time in the Trump/Musk administration. After the Congress has failed to stop the democracy-destroying rampage, and with a thoroughly co-opted Administration, the next guardrail is the Judiciary. (That’s also under attack and we will soon have an action item on it.) But the final guardrail of democracy is, and has always been, we the people. Mass mobilization is a formidable foe of autocracy and it’s just beginning. Here are some dates to keep in mind and attend if you can. If they are in-person demonstrations, get your signs ready. Remember to keep calm, resolute, and non-violent.
Upcoming Meetings and Demonstrations:
March 20 Tomorrow 2:00 PM, 202 Harlow St, Bangor
Everyone invited to join National Nurses United’s protest against proposed cuts to Medicaid that will profoundly impact Maine. Contact: murrayngoima@gmail.com
March 22 Saturday 4-6 PM Bangor library: Empty Chair Town Hall for Jared Golden
His staff has confirmed that he’s not coming, nor sending staff. But proceedings will be videorecorded and written comments accepted, and all will be provided to Rep. Golden.
March 25 Tuesday 6 PM Tele-Town Hall with Chellie Pingree and A.G. Aaron Frey
(This is how it’s done, Jared!) More than 6,000 people tuned in to Chellie’s last town hall – listen to that one here . Register for March 25 here.
March 26 Wednesday 5:30 PM Ellsworth library
Maine Peoples’ Alliance (MPA) is hosting a Hancock County Community Social. For details and to RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/mpa-community-meeting?source=email&
April 5: Nationwide “HANDS OFF” protest:
For information about plans in Augusta, visit: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/764545/
Message to Trump/Musk et al: Keep your hands off the programs that benefit ordinary Americans, that Congress has approved, and that we have paid for with our tax dollars!
Can’t make it to Augusta? Watch for local coordinated protests.
Update on MAINE ERA (Action 51)
You may have participated in the hearing or sent testimony. LD 260 is headed for a floor vote. Roll call in the Judiciary Committee is not yet public, but when it is, please thank the YEAs. And ask the NAYs to vote YEA for the floor vote! If you sent testimony, it can easily become a letter to the editor: Maine Women’s Lobby provides a how-to: Click HERE . Stay up to date at www.mainewomen.org/era-for-all