EqualityMaine
@equalitymaine.bsky.social
Protecting and advancing full equality for all LGBTQ+ Mainers for 40 years.
EqualityMaine.org
EqualityMaine.org
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
Join the fight against these anti-trans bills!
We need your help.
1. Write an op-ed - here's a guide to help get you started:
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2. Email your legislators:
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3. Contact your legislators:
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We need your help.
1. Write an op-ed - here's a guide to help get you started:
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2. Email your legislators:
secure.everyaction.com/XP8iRKLeSkCi...
3. Contact your legislators:
www.equalitymaine.org/elected-offi...
April 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Join the fight against these anti-trans bills!
We need your help.
1. Write an op-ed - here's a guide to help get you started:
static1.squarespace.com/static/5e991...
2. Email your legislators:
secure.everyaction.com/XP8iRKLeSkCi...
3. Contact your legislators:
www.equalitymaine.org/elected-offi...
We need your help.
1. Write an op-ed - here's a guide to help get you started:
static1.squarespace.com/static/5e991...
2. Email your legislators:
secure.everyaction.com/XP8iRKLeSkCi...
3. Contact your legislators:
www.equalitymaine.org/elected-offi...
"Are these the values that we want to teach kids? That winning is more important than participating, and that if you lose, you should try to ban your competition?"
Read his op-eds here:
www.sunjournal.com/2025/04/24/g...
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/04/11/o....
Read his op-eds here:
www.sunjournal.com/2025/04/24/g...
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/04/11/o....
April 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
"Are these the values that we want to teach kids? That winning is more important than participating, and that if you lose, you should try to ban your competition?"
Read his op-eds here:
www.sunjournal.com/2025/04/24/g...
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/04/11/o....
Read his op-eds here:
www.sunjournal.com/2025/04/24/g...
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/04/11/o....
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.
"This was by far one of the best conferences I have attended. I felt like I grew a lot as a professional, and truly appreciate the work put into this event. Keep up the great work!"
"I will be back every year."
Donate to our youth programming to sustain our work:
www.equalitymaine.org/support-nlp/
"I will be back every year."
Donate to our youth programming to sustain our work:
www.equalitymaine.org/support-nlp/
March 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
"This was by far one of the best conferences I have attended. I felt like I grew a lot as a professional, and truly appreciate the work put into this event. Keep up the great work!"
"I will be back every year."
Donate to our youth programming to sustain our work:
www.equalitymaine.org/support-nlp/
"I will be back every year."
Donate to our youth programming to sustain our work:
www.equalitymaine.org/support-nlp/
Here's some quotes from attendees!
"This was one of the best conferences I have attended in a very long time. Well organized, great communication, really felt the "love" of everyone there. I can't wait to attend next year's conference."
A middle schooler reported it was the "best day of his life".
"This was one of the best conferences I have attended in a very long time. Well organized, great communication, really felt the "love" of everyone there. I can't wait to attend next year's conference."
A middle schooler reported it was the "best day of his life".
March 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Here's some quotes from attendees!
"This was one of the best conferences I have attended in a very long time. Well organized, great communication, really felt the "love" of everyone there. I can't wait to attend next year's conference."
A middle schooler reported it was the "best day of his life".
"This was one of the best conferences I have attended in a very long time. Well organized, great communication, really felt the "love" of everyone there. I can't wait to attend next year's conference."
A middle schooler reported it was the "best day of his life".
The focus was to uplift, empower, and educate youth, educators, and other youth service providers through workshops and panel discussions to support LGBTQ+ youth, GSAs, and allies, and offerings centered on inclusion for BIPoC students, disabled students, and overall well being and belonging.
March 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The focus was to uplift, empower, and educate youth, educators, and other youth service providers through workshops and panel discussions to support LGBTQ+ youth, GSAs, and allies, and offerings centered on inclusion for BIPoC students, disabled students, and overall well being and belonging.
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! 🏳️⚧️
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...
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!
Read the full press release here:
www.equalitymaine.org/organization...
#mainepolitics #Maine @mainetransnet.bsky.social @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social @mabelwadsworthctr.bsky.social
www.equalitymaine.org/organization...
#mainepolitics #Maine @mainetransnet.bsky.social @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social @mabelwadsworthctr.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Read the full press release here:
www.equalitymaine.org/organization...
#mainepolitics #Maine @mainetransnet.bsky.social @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social @mabelwadsworthctr.bsky.social
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#mainepolitics #Maine @mainetransnet.bsky.social @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social @mabelwadsworthctr.bsky.social
We all want what’s best for our children.
We expect our leaders will keep the focus on policy, not personal attacks, and to hold policymakers accountable when their actions cause harm.
We expect our leaders will keep the focus on policy, not personal attacks, and to hold policymakers accountable when their actions cause harm.
February 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We all want what’s best for our children.
We expect our leaders will keep the focus on policy, not personal attacks, and to hold policymakers accountable when their actions cause harm.
We expect our leaders will keep the focus on policy, not personal attacks, and to hold policymakers accountable when their actions cause harm.
Dozens of bills have been filed this year that seek to roll back or undermine the rights of trans people in our state.
This session, we urge legislators to remember that children and private citizens are off-limits, and personal attacks go against Maine values & basic decency.
This session, we urge legislators to remember that children and private citizens are off-limits, and personal attacks go against Maine values & basic decency.
February 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Dozens of bills have been filed this year that seek to roll back or undermine the rights of trans people in our state.
This session, we urge legislators to remember that children and private citizens are off-limits, and personal attacks go against Maine values & basic decency.
This session, we urge legislators to remember that children and private citizens are off-limits, and personal attacks go against Maine values & basic decency.
We stand united in declaring that adults should never harass, ‘out’, or instigate attacks on minors.
All children deserve our safety and protection, so they can feel safe at home, at school, and in their communities.
All children deserve our safety and protection, so they can feel safe at home, at school, and in their communities.
February 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We stand united in declaring that adults should never harass, ‘out’, or instigate attacks on minors.
All children deserve our safety and protection, so they can feel safe at home, at school, and in their communities.
All children deserve our safety and protection, so they can feel safe at home, at school, and in their communities.