EqualityMaine

EqualityMaine Working to secure full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people in Maine since 1984. www.EqualityMaine.org

Attention Bethel / Oxford county educators who identify as LGBTQIA2S+! We're going to be in your area on September 22nd ...
08/21/2026

Attention Bethel / Oxford county educators who identify as LGBTQIA2S+! We're going to be in your area on September 22nd for a Q***r Educator Meetup! šŸŒˆ Join OUT Maine, EqualityMaine, and Educate Maine for a chance to build community, share your experiences, and brainstorm ideas to better support the youth in our state. Food will be provided, and the exact meeting location will be sent to vetted registrants the week of and day before the event. Come hang out with us in Bethel; register for free online! https://app.amilia.com/store/en/outmaine/shop/activities/7198363

Great news! The US District Court for the District of Maine has denied ballot petitioners' attempt to stop the Secretary...
08/21/2026

Great news!

The US District Court for the District of Maine has denied ballot petitioners' attempt to stop the Secretary of State from enforcing Maineā€™s rules and residency requirements for out-of-state circulators.

This decision upholds Maine's voter rules and strongly affirms that the anti-trans citizen initiative does NOT qualify for the ballot in November.

Yesterday a rule prohibiting federal Medicaid reimbursement for transgender healthcare for youth was announced. This is ...
08/13/2026

Yesterday a rule prohibiting federal Medicaid reimbursement for transgender healthcare for youth was announced. This is not a ban on care, and it should not change anything about care for transgender youth in Maine.

The first Q***r Educator Meetup event of the 2026-2027 school year will be taking place in Bethel on Tuesday, September ...
08/12/2026

The first Q***r Educator Meetup event of the 2026-2027 school year will be taking place in Bethel on Tuesday, September 22nd at 4:30-6:30pm! šŸŒˆšŸ“ Whether you are a teacher, a guidance counsellor, a sports coach, a youth program facilitator, or in any other youth support role, you are invited to participate in an evening of community building and connection with LGBTQIA2S+ folks in your region. This event is hosted by OUT Maine, EqualityMaine, and Educate Maine, and is 100% free to attend. Exact location will be sent to vetted registrants. Register now for Bethel's meetup! https://app.amilia.com/store/en/outmaine/shop/activities/7198363

08/11/2026

Calling all LGBTQIA2S+ teachers, youth advisors, coaches, counsellors, and more: Q***r Educator Meetups are back for the 2026-2027 school year! šŸŒˆ Join OUT Maine, EqualityMaine, and Educate Maine for three opportunities across the state to gather with likeminded professionals, share ideas, advocate for students, and most importantly, build community. Mark your calendars for:

Bethel: September 22nd, 4:30-6:30pm
Hallowell: November 12th, 4:30-6:30pm
Rockland: May 3rd, 2027, 4:00-6:00pm

Exact locations to be emailed to vetted registrants the week of each meetup. These events are free, and food/refreshments will be provided. Allies are welcome to attend with an LGBTQIA2S+-identifying participant. Please email [email protected] with any questions. Registration links coming soon!

NOA has three events taking place this week, and we hope you'll join us at one (or more!) of them:- Virtual Social Hour ...
08/11/2026

NOA has three events taking place this week, and we hope you'll join us at one (or more!) of them:
- Virtual Social Hour on Wednesday from 5 PM - 6 PM on Zoom
- Hallowell Luncheon on Thursday from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Augusta Luncheon on Saturday from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

For more information about NOA events, please head to our website: https://www.equalitymaine.org/events/category/noa/

In Maine, you can easily cast your ballot from home - no excuse necessary! Not a registered voter yet? Any day is a grea...
08/04/2026

In Maine, you can easily cast your ballot from home - no excuse necessary! Not a registered voter yet? Any day is a great day to register to vote in Maine. Head to registertovote.sos.maine.gov for more info.

In partnership with our friends at The Lucky Fox Bookshop, weā€™re delighted to be hosting our fourth book fair at our New...
07/29/2026

In partnership with our friends at The Lucky Fox Bookshop, weā€™re delighted to be hosting our fourth book fair at our New Leaders Project Summer Camp! Our goal is to provide each camper with a story of their choosing from a variety of books that highlight q***r stories, authors, and authentic representation.

With a donation of $25, you can help us put inclusive, q***r books in the hands of our campers! Thank you for helping ensure Maine's LGBTQ+ youth have access to literature they may not find in their school libraries! Check out these happy campers from yearā€™s past - it truly is a highlight of their camp week!
equalitymaine.org/support-nlp

Our hearts go out to the victims of the Berlin Pride attack. Pride is a celebration of love, visibility and equality - n...
07/27/2026

Our hearts go out to the victims of the Berlin Pride attack. Pride is a celebration of love, visibility and equality - not a target for hate. This is why we still have Pride.

Because being able to gather openly, celebrate who you are, and exist in public without fear is not something everyone can take for granted.

We also reject any attempt to exploit this tragedy to fuel Islamophobia, racism or further division. The grief and fear of LGBTQ+ people must never be weaponized against another marginalized community.

ā€œViolence doesnā€™t begin with an attack. Violence begins with intolerance, with exclusion, with discrimination, with stupid remarks and bad jokes.ā€ - German chancellor Friedrich Merz

Imagine a future where everyone experiences true equality, care, respect, and safety. This July, we commemorate Disabili...
07/19/2026

Imagine a future where everyone experiences true equality, care, respect, and safety. This July, we commemorate Disability Pride Month, a time to honor and celebrate the remarkable contributions of the disability community.

Did you know that 36% of the LGBTQ+ community in the US is disabled? And 39% of the trans community in the US is disabled?
Disabled LGBTQ+ people can face increased discrimination due to their intersecting identities and also experience systemic challenges finding accessible housing, employment, and inclusive and affirming healthcare.

For a deeper look into ongoing disability advocacy and ways to show your support, explore the impactful initiatives of our friends at Disability Rights Maine.

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