Stay Informed
Did you miss our DKA-sponsored issue forums held in our three towns in 2023? Scroll to the bottom of this page for links to videos of those informative events.
Looking for ways to stay informed on issues and calls to action that change frequently? Most of these sites include options to sign up for e-alerts to mobilize activism. Check out these tools and let us know if you have others to recommend. (updated February 2024)
MAINE
Equality Maine: Their mission is to protect and advance full equality for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Mainers by creating an inclusive and intersectional movement through political action, community building, education, engagement and collaboration.
Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP): As Maine’s only state-wide legal services organization, ILAP helps immigrants improve their legal status and advocates for more just and humane laws and policies. Use the following link to learn about volunteer opportunities and email alerts: https://ilapmaine.org/volunteer
League of Women Voters of Maine: Sign up for their weekly "Action Under the Dome" email alert about upcoming votes and hearings in Augusta.
Maine Democratic Party: The MDP is working to elect Democratic leaders from the school board to the Blaine House. They focus on building our state party up from the grassroots and investing in local action. Their site offers information about running for office, voting, volunteering, and more.
Maine Gun Safety Coalition: This nonprofit protects our communities by collaborating with their partners including law enforcement, healthcare providers, gun owners, and fellow citizens to provide education, programs, and advocacy.
Maine Legislature: The official site for our statehouse. Search for bills by topic or number, view the calendar to find hearings and votes, connect directly with representatives and senators.
Maine People’s Alliance: MPA's purpose is to bring individuals and organizations together to realize shared goals. They focus on leadership development to increase the number of community leaders prepared to work for positive social change.
Maine Women’s Lobby: The voice of Maine women advocating on the issues affecting the lives of Maine women and girls.
Moms Demand Action: A grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence, with chapters in every state. Follow their MDA Maine Facebook page for activities around us.
Planned Parenthood Action Fund: The political action arm of Planned Parenthood, tracking issues related to women's health, providing links for immediate action, and connecting you to current events in Maine and every state.
NATIONAL
ACLU: For almost 100 years, the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. The ACLU of Maine’s priority issues include criminal justice reform, reproductive freedom, racial justice, immigrants' rights, LGBTQ rights, women's rights, voting rights, freedom of expression, freedom of speech and religion, and privacy.
Center for American Progress: An independent nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action.
Citizen's Climate Lobby: CCL empowers everyday people to work together on climate change solutions. Supporters are organized in more than 400 local chapters across the United States, including Maine.
Everytown for Gun Safety: Gun violence touches every town in America. Now, nearly 10 million mayors, moms, teachers, survivors, gun owners, students, and everyday Americans have come together to make their own communities safer. Everytown starts with you, and it starts in your neighborhood. By introducing evidence-based solutions in every town, they are working to end gun violence.
Indivisible: The Indivisible Project's mission is to cultivate a grassroots movement across thousands of local Indivisible groups to elect progressive leaders, realize bold progressive policies, rebuild our democracy, and defeat the Trump agenda. Find affiliated groups throughout Maine on the interactive map.
MoveOn: MoveOn is an independent, progressive, digitally connected organizing group. Whether it's supporting a candidate, fighting to pass legislation, or working to change our culture, MoveOn members are committed to an inclusive and progressive future.
Swing Left: Swing Left helps you find the most impactful things you can do to help Democrats win key elections. Sign up to receive actions you can take from home or in the field.
