EqualityMaine
@equalitymaine.bsky.social
Protecting and advancing full equality for all LGBTQ+ Mainers for 40 years.
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You might be heading back to school, but that doesn't mean your rights are staying home. We just launched a new back-to-school guide alongside @equalitymaine.bsky.social and @gladlaw.bsky.social so you can prepare for the new year.
Learn more, from LGBTQ+ students' rights to staff free speech ⤵️
Learn more, from LGBTQ+ students' rights to staff free speech ⤵️
Know Your Rights: Back to School
As the Supreme Court ruled in 1969, students do not "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate.”
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August 26, 2025 at 12:42 PM
You might be heading back to school, but that doesn't mean your rights are staying home. We just launched a new back-to-school guide alongside @equalitymaine.bsky.social and @gladlaw.bsky.social so you can prepare for the new year.
Learn more, from LGBTQ+ students' rights to staff free speech ⤵️
Learn more, from LGBTQ+ students' rights to staff free speech ⤵️
Help us capture camp memories! At our week-long overnight camp, campers disconnect from phones to bond with nature and each other. Film cameras let them capture memories to take home.Donate $40 to buy a camper a book and film: equalitymaine.org/support-nlp
August 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Help us capture camp memories! At our week-long overnight camp, campers disconnect from phones to bond with nature and each other. Film cameras let them capture memories to take home.Donate $40 to buy a camper a book and film: equalitymaine.org/support-nlp
🏳️🌈 Calling all creatives!
Enter our pride design contest!
✨ Win $200, get featured on our website & social media, get free tickets to EqualityMaine events, and snag free merch with YOUR design.
✅ Submit up to 3 original designs
📆 Due Date: May 11
🔗 Learn more: forms.gle/QCYUPMJthEgt...
Enter our pride design contest!
✨ Win $200, get featured on our website & social media, get free tickets to EqualityMaine events, and snag free merch with YOUR design.
✅ Submit up to 3 original designs
📆 Due Date: May 11
🔗 Learn more: forms.gle/QCYUPMJthEgt...
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May 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM
🏳️🌈 Calling all creatives!
Enter our pride design contest!
✨ Win $200, get featured on our website & social media, get free tickets to EqualityMaine events, and snag free merch with YOUR design.
✅ Submit up to 3 original designs
📆 Due Date: May 11
🔗 Learn more: forms.gle/QCYUPMJthEgt...
Enter our pride design contest!
✨ Win $200, get featured on our website & social media, get free tickets to EqualityMaine events, and snag free merch with YOUR design.
✅ Submit up to 3 original designs
📆 Due Date: May 11
🔗 Learn more: forms.gle/QCYUPMJthEgt...
What do high school coaches think about the proposed bills that aim to prohibit trans girls from playing on girls' sports teams?
Nordic ski coach Charlie Cobb thinks that we should celebrate trans athletes persevering in face of hatred and welcome trans girls playing sports on girls' teams.
Nordic ski coach Charlie Cobb thinks that we should celebrate trans athletes persevering in face of hatred and welcome trans girls playing sports on girls' teams.
April 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
What do high school coaches think about the proposed bills that aim to prohibit trans girls from playing on girls' sports teams?
Nordic ski coach Charlie Cobb thinks that we should celebrate trans athletes persevering in face of hatred and welcome trans girls playing sports on girls' teams.
Nordic ski coach Charlie Cobb thinks that we should celebrate trans athletes persevering in face of hatred and welcome trans girls playing sports on girls' teams.
The proposed CMS-9884-P rule would let insurers drop coverage for gender-affirming care. DACA recipients & low-income trans folks would be hit hardest.
Submit your public comment today and fight back! ✍️
bit.ly/ProtectOurHe...
Submit your public comment today and fight back! ✍️
bit.ly/ProtectOurHe...
Protect Our Healthcare – Make Your Voice Heard
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April 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The proposed CMS-9884-P rule would let insurers drop coverage for gender-affirming care. DACA recipients & low-income trans folks would be hit hardest.
Submit your public comment today and fight back! ✍️
bit.ly/ProtectOurHe...
Submit your public comment today and fight back! ✍️
bit.ly/ProtectOurHe...
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Calling all trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming folks in Maine! Definitely get your trans joy care package @mainetransnet.bsky.social @equalitymaine.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Calling all trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming folks in Maine! Definitely get your trans joy care package @mainetransnet.bsky.social @equalitymaine.bsky.social
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This year, MaineTransNet has partnered with @equalitymaine.bsky.social to help spread joy to Trans Mainers of all ages!
Applications are now open! Please send a message to info@mainetransnet.org to request this year's survey link 👏🏻
Applications are now open! Please send a message to info@mainetransnet.org to request this year's survey link 👏🏻
March 31, 2025 at 10:31 PM
This year, MaineTransNet has partnered with @equalitymaine.bsky.social to help spread joy to Trans Mainers of all ages!
Applications are now open! Please send a message to info@mainetransnet.org to request this year's survey link 👏🏻
Applications are now open! Please send a message to info@mainetransnet.org to request this year's survey link 👏🏻
We want to give a huge THANK YOU to all the organizations, students, educators, and youth service providers who came to the Safer Schools Conference 2025.
In total, we had 150 students, 70 educators, and 20 youth-service providers, representing over 30 schools around Maine.
In total, we had 150 students, 70 educators, and 20 youth-service providers, representing over 30 schools around Maine.
March 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
We want to give a huge THANK YOU to all the organizations, students, educators, and youth service providers who came to the Safer Schools Conference 2025.
In total, we had 150 students, 70 educators, and 20 youth-service providers, representing over 30 schools around Maine.
In total, we had 150 students, 70 educators, and 20 youth-service providers, representing over 30 schools around Maine.
Join our LGBTQ+ Youth Lobby Day at the State House!
🌈Grades 7-12, GSA/GSTA clubs, Civil Rights Teams and is designed for LGBTQ+ youth and allies.
Use your voice: Lobby during a session or write to your legislators.
Space is limited this year - email Kelly@equalitymaine.org to save your spot!
🌈Grades 7-12, GSA/GSTA clubs, Civil Rights Teams and is designed for LGBTQ+ youth and allies.
Use your voice: Lobby during a session or write to your legislators.
Space is limited this year - email Kelly@equalitymaine.org to save your spot!
March 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Join our LGBTQ+ Youth Lobby Day at the State House!
🌈Grades 7-12, GSA/GSTA clubs, Civil Rights Teams and is designed for LGBTQ+ youth and allies.
Use your voice: Lobby during a session or write to your legislators.
Space is limited this year - email Kelly@equalitymaine.org to save your spot!
🌈Grades 7-12, GSA/GSTA clubs, Civil Rights Teams and is designed for LGBTQ+ youth and allies.
Use your voice: Lobby during a session or write to your legislators.
Space is limited this year - email Kelly@equalitymaine.org to save your spot!
COMMUNITY ACTION ALERT!
Rally for Maine and MSAD51 to hold their stance on supporting trans athletes participating in athletics based on their gender identity.
SUNDAY MARCH 23 - 11AM AT CUMBERLAND TOWN COMMONS - wear your boots! The ground is muddy.
Hate has no home here! 🏳️⚧️
Rally for Maine and MSAD51 to hold their stance on supporting trans athletes participating in athletics based on their gender identity.
SUNDAY MARCH 23 - 11AM AT CUMBERLAND TOWN COMMONS - wear your boots! The ground is muddy.
Hate has no home here! 🏳️⚧️
March 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
COMMUNITY ACTION ALERT!
Rally for Maine and MSAD51 to hold their stance on supporting trans athletes participating in athletics based on their gender identity.
SUNDAY MARCH 23 - 11AM AT CUMBERLAND TOWN COMMONS - wear your boots! The ground is muddy.
Hate has no home here! 🏳️⚧️
Rally for Maine and MSAD51 to hold their stance on supporting trans athletes participating in athletics based on their gender identity.
SUNDAY MARCH 23 - 11AM AT CUMBERLAND TOWN COMMONS - wear your boots! The ground is muddy.
Hate has no home here! 🏳️⚧️
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Art & Nature Leadership Camp is a three-day, two-night camp for 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied students ages 13-18 or grades 8-12; camp will be April 21-23 (public school break) in Central Maine. See form header for more details, apply by April 7! form.jotform.com/250636679243...
@equalitymaine.bsky.social
@equalitymaine.bsky.social
March 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Art & Nature Leadership Camp is a three-day, two-night camp for 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied students ages 13-18 or grades 8-12; camp will be April 21-23 (public school break) in Central Maine. See form header for more details, apply by April 7! form.jotform.com/250636679243...
@equalitymaine.bsky.social
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Check out this action on Sunday in Cumberland calling for Maine and MSAD51 to hold firm their stance on trans athletes participating in athletics based on their gender identity. 👏🏻💜
SUNDAY MARCH 23 11am
GATHER AT MI PARKING LOT 353 TUTTLE ROAD
Let's send a clear message: hate has no home here!
SUNDAY MARCH 23 11am
GATHER AT MI PARKING LOT 353 TUTTLE ROAD
Let's send a clear message: hate has no home here!
March 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Check out this action on Sunday in Cumberland calling for Maine and MSAD51 to hold firm their stance on trans athletes participating in athletics based on their gender identity. 👏🏻💜
SUNDAY MARCH 23 11am
GATHER AT MI PARKING LOT 353 TUTTLE ROAD
Let's send a clear message: hate has no home here!
SUNDAY MARCH 23 11am
GATHER AT MI PARKING LOT 353 TUTTLE ROAD
Let's send a clear message: hate has no home here!
Join the Wabanaki Reduction & Prevention Team to honor National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day tomorrow!
Free and confidential HIV/Hepatitis C testing will be available tomorrow, 3/20, 10am to 3pm at 157 Park Street, Bangor, ME.
Email prevention@wabanakiphw.org for more info!
#maine #LGBTQ
Free and confidential HIV/Hepatitis C testing will be available tomorrow, 3/20, 10am to 3pm at 157 Park Street, Bangor, ME.
Email prevention@wabanakiphw.org for more info!
#maine #LGBTQ
March 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Join us on April 26 as we will celebrate 40 years of EqualityMaine!
Celebrate the impact our organization has had on equality for Maine's LGBTQ+ community, honor our history and join the fight for our future.
Buy tickets:
www.equalitymaine.org/event/40th-a...
#maine #lgbtq #politics
Celebrate the impact our organization has had on equality for Maine's LGBTQ+ community, honor our history and join the fight for our future.
Buy tickets:
www.equalitymaine.org/event/40th-a...
#maine #lgbtq #politics
March 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Join us on April 26 as we will celebrate 40 years of EqualityMaine!
Celebrate the impact our organization has had on equality for Maine's LGBTQ+ community, honor our history and join the fight for our future.
Buy tickets:
www.equalitymaine.org/event/40th-a...
#maine #lgbtq #politics
Celebrate the impact our organization has had on equality for Maine's LGBTQ+ community, honor our history and join the fight for our future.
Buy tickets:
www.equalitymaine.org/event/40th-a...
#maine #lgbtq #politics
Summer Camp is 6 months away, and all our apps are OPEN!
🌈Counselors: 21+
Counselors-In-Training: high school/GED grads, 18-20 years old at the time of camp.
Campers: age 13 - 17, or entering 8th - 12th grade.
📆August 11 - August 16
📍Central Maine
Apply now:
www.equalitymaine.org/new-leaders....
🌈Counselors: 21+
Counselors-In-Training: high school/GED grads, 18-20 years old at the time of camp.
Campers: age 13 - 17, or entering 8th - 12th grade.
📆August 11 - August 16
📍Central Maine
Apply now:
www.equalitymaine.org/new-leaders....
March 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Summer Camp is 6 months away, and all our apps are OPEN!
🌈Counselors: 21+
Counselors-In-Training: high school/GED grads, 18-20 years old at the time of camp.
Campers: age 13 - 17, or entering 8th - 12th grade.
📆August 11 - August 16
📍Central Maine
Apply now:
www.equalitymaine.org/new-leaders....
🌈Counselors: 21+
Counselors-In-Training: high school/GED grads, 18-20 years old at the time of camp.
Campers: age 13 - 17, or entering 8th - 12th grade.
📆August 11 - August 16
📍Central Maine
Apply now:
www.equalitymaine.org/new-leaders....
Here's some queer joy to get you through the last month of winter!
Our LGBTQ+ teens loved their outdoor winter adventure - they sang campfire songs, carved spoons, and made new friends!
Friends of Dorothy Fundraiser was a great success - it was the first drag show at the ECC, and folks danced!
Our LGBTQ+ teens loved their outdoor winter adventure - they sang campfire songs, carved spoons, and made new friends!
Friends of Dorothy Fundraiser was a great success - it was the first drag show at the ECC, and folks danced!
March 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Here's some queer joy to get you through the last month of winter!
Our LGBTQ+ teens loved their outdoor winter adventure - they sang campfire songs, carved spoons, and made new friends!
Friends of Dorothy Fundraiser was a great success - it was the first drag show at the ECC, and folks danced!
Our LGBTQ+ teens loved their outdoor winter adventure - they sang campfire songs, carved spoons, and made new friends!
Friends of Dorothy Fundraiser was a great success - it was the first drag show at the ECC, and folks danced!
Art & Nature Leadership Camp is for 2SLGBTQIA+ students and allies 13-18, held from April 21-23, 2025. It offers art and nature-focused activities for self-discovery and leadership skill-building. Applications open from March 10 to April 7, with a limit of 16 campers. Register now! buff.ly/c76MUZP
March 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Art & Nature Leadership Camp is for 2SLGBTQIA+ students and allies 13-18, held from April 21-23, 2025. It offers art and nature-focused activities for self-discovery and leadership skill-building. Applications open from March 10 to April 7, with a limit of 16 campers. Register now! buff.ly/c76MUZP
Applications are still open for our New Leaders Project: Summer 2025 Camp! 🥳⛺️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🎨📝🛶 Apply by March 31!
This week-long overnight camp for LGBTQ+ youth focuses on leadership, resilience, and self-discovery. August 11 - 16.
Apply now:
buff.ly/sJ2OAyb
Questions? Contact Kelly@equalitymaine.org
This week-long overnight camp for LGBTQ+ youth focuses on leadership, resilience, and self-discovery. August 11 - 16.
Apply now:
buff.ly/sJ2OAyb
Questions? Contact Kelly@equalitymaine.org
March 9, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Applications are still open for our New Leaders Project: Summer 2025 Camp! 🥳⛺️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🎨📝🛶 Apply by March 31!
This week-long overnight camp for LGBTQ+ youth focuses on leadership, resilience, and self-discovery. August 11 - 16.
Apply now:
buff.ly/sJ2OAyb
Questions? Contact Kelly@equalitymaine.org
This week-long overnight camp for LGBTQ+ youth focuses on leadership, resilience, and self-discovery. August 11 - 16.
Apply now:
buff.ly/sJ2OAyb
Questions? Contact Kelly@equalitymaine.org
Sorry friends!
Queer Youth Fridays this month has been CANCELED!
But have no fear - we will see you Friday April 11 at the Bangor Region YMCA Teen Center for an afternoon of games, laughs, crafts, and snacks!
See you then!
Allies welcome, email kelly@equalitymaine.org with questions.
Queer Youth Fridays this month has been CANCELED!
But have no fear - we will see you Friday April 11 at the Bangor Region YMCA Teen Center for an afternoon of games, laughs, crafts, and snacks!
See you then!
Allies welcome, email kelly@equalitymaine.org with questions.
March 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Sorry friends!
Queer Youth Fridays this month has been CANCELED!
But have no fear - we will see you Friday April 11 at the Bangor Region YMCA Teen Center for an afternoon of games, laughs, crafts, and snacks!
See you then!
Allies welcome, email kelly@equalitymaine.org with questions.
Queer Youth Fridays this month has been CANCELED!
But have no fear - we will see you Friday April 11 at the Bangor Region YMCA Teen Center for an afternoon of games, laughs, crafts, and snacks!
See you then!
Allies welcome, email kelly@equalitymaine.org with questions.
Please join us, Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance, SPACE, partners, and friends for an evening of expression, reflection, and activism, featuring short readings by writers and community leaders and info from local organizations on what you can do right now.
Register here:
buff.ly/hUdQkAT
Register here:
buff.ly/hUdQkAT
March 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Please join us, Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance, SPACE, partners, and friends for an evening of expression, reflection, and activism, featuring short readings by writers and community leaders and info from local organizations on what you can do right now.
Register here:
buff.ly/hUdQkAT
Register here:
buff.ly/hUdQkAT
Did you know Maine has had protections on the basis on gender identity for 20 years? This is not a new or radical concept.
The Maine Human Rights Act protects trans students' rights to have equal access to partake in sports just like any other student.
Click here to learn more
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The Maine Human Rights Act protects trans students' rights to have equal access to partake in sports just like any other student.
Click here to learn more
buff.ly/lnWvDWi...
March 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Did you know Maine has had protections on the basis on gender identity for 20 years? This is not a new or radical concept.
The Maine Human Rights Act protects trans students' rights to have equal access to partake in sports just like any other student.
Click here to learn more
buff.ly/lnWvDWi...
The Maine Human Rights Act protects trans students' rights to have equal access to partake in sports just like any other student.
Click here to learn more
buff.ly/lnWvDWi...
Some good news out of Washington - an
attempt to exclude transgender students from
nondiscrimination protections nationwide was just
rejected by the Senate!
Thank you, Sen. King, for voting to let trans students play, just like any other student.
Learn more:
www.cnn.com/2025/03/03/p...
attempt to exclude transgender students from
nondiscrimination protections nationwide was just
rejected by the Senate!
Thank you, Sen. King, for voting to let trans students play, just like any other student.
Learn more:
www.cnn.com/2025/03/03/p...
March 5, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Some good news out of Washington - an
attempt to exclude transgender students from
nondiscrimination protections nationwide was just
rejected by the Senate!
Thank you, Sen. King, for voting to let trans students play, just like any other student.
Learn more:
www.cnn.com/2025/03/03/p...
attempt to exclude transgender students from
nondiscrimination protections nationwide was just
rejected by the Senate!
Thank you, Sen. King, for voting to let trans students play, just like any other student.
Learn more:
www.cnn.com/2025/03/03/p...
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On Monday, the Maine Secretary of State issued new guidance explaining that Maine-issued IDs are “governed by state laws, not the federal executive order,” meaning that individuals are still allowed to “receive or update a credential to reflect their gender identity.”
Transgender Mainers can still choose gender identity on Maine IDs • Maine Morning Star
The Maine Department of the Secretary of State said individuals are still allowed to receive or update identification to reflect their gender identity.
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March 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
On Monday, the Maine Secretary of State issued new guidance explaining that Maine-issued IDs are “governed by state laws, not the federal executive order,” meaning that individuals are still allowed to “receive or update a credential to reflect their gender identity.”
Calling all Lewiston-Auburn teens!
Looking for a safe, fun space to connect with other LGBTQ+ youth and make some art?
Join us for Queer Youth Art Club every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5-8pm.
All skill levels welcome, allies welcome! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Got questions? Email kelly@equalitymaine.org!
Looking for a safe, fun space to connect with other LGBTQ+ youth and make some art?
Join us for Queer Youth Art Club every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5-8pm.
All skill levels welcome, allies welcome! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Got questions? Email kelly@equalitymaine.org!
March 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Calling all Lewiston-Auburn teens!
Looking for a safe, fun space to connect with other LGBTQ+ youth and make some art?
Join us for Queer Youth Art Club every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5-8pm.
All skill levels welcome, allies welcome! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Got questions? Email kelly@equalitymaine.org!
Looking for a safe, fun space to connect with other LGBTQ+ youth and make some art?
Join us for Queer Youth Art Club every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5-8pm.
All skill levels welcome, allies welcome! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Got questions? Email kelly@equalitymaine.org!
Save the date:
Join us on April 26 as we will celebrate 40 years of EqualityMaine!
Celebrate the impact our organization has had on equality for Maine's LGBTQ+ community, honor our history and join the fight for our future.
Stay tuned for more details at:
Join us on April 26 as we will celebrate 40 years of EqualityMaine!
Celebrate the impact our organization has had on equality for Maine's LGBTQ+ community, honor our history and join the fight for our future.
Stay tuned for more details at:
40th Anniversary Gala - EqualityMaine
Save the date: Join us on April 26 as we will celebrate 40 years of EqualityMaine! Celebrate the impact our organization has had on equality for Maine’s LGBTQ+ community, honor our history...
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February 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Save the date:
Join us on April 26 as we will celebrate 40 years of EqualityMaine!
Celebrate the impact our organization has had on equality for Maine's LGBTQ+ community, honor our history and join the fight for our future.
Stay tuned for more details at:
Join us on April 26 as we will celebrate 40 years of EqualityMaine!
Celebrate the impact our organization has had on equality for Maine's LGBTQ+ community, honor our history and join the fight for our future.
Stay tuned for more details at: