EqualityMaine

04/28/2026

04/27/2026

Important action opportunity alert! 📢

The Secretary of State’s Office has released the draft language for the ballot question for the anti-trans ballot initiative. Now the public has until May 7th to submit public comment before the final question is published.

Your feedback is very important AND we’ve created a guide to support you step by step in writing and submitting! Check out our guide at freeandfairschools.com/public-comment-guide.

04/25/2026

Join us at the Maine Jewish Film Festival Screening of Heightened Scrutiny and post-film discussion with our Executive Director Gia Drew and Stephen Engel, Professor and Associate Chair of Politics, Bates College.

One case. National consequences.
Follow ACLU attorney Chase Strangio as he takes on a landmark Supreme Court battle over gender-affirming care in Heightened Scrutiny. This urgent, “affecting portrait” (The Guardian) exposes how media narratives shape policy—and lives.

Buy tickets now at mjff.org/film/heightened-scrutiny/

04/23/2026

Happy Le***an Visibility Week to all the le***ans out there!! 🧡🤍💗

A day without le***ans is like a day without sunshine. To all the butches, femmes, genderfluid and nonbinary le***ans, trans le***ans, BIPoC le***ans, disabled le***ans, later in life le***ans, young le***ans, and everyone in between, we hope your day brings you as much love and sunshine as you do to our community.

04/22/2026

In case you missed it - after a long journey, Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits will start May 1. We’re so excited about this, because no one should have to choose between being present for their family during critical moments and paying their bills.

Swipe to learn more about how you can use PFML to take care of your family, your loved ones, and yourself.

For more information, head to equalitymaine.org/lgbtq-healthcare-resources/ or maine.gov/paidleave.

04/22/2026

04/21/2026

There’s still time to register for our annual Youth Leadership Day!

Join EqualityMaine, OUT Maine, and youth from across the state at an LGBTQ+ And Allies Youth Leadership Day in Augusta! Our day will be focused on civic education, advocacy, and how young people can be politically active in their communities. Lunch provided! Email kelly@equalitymaine.org with questions, and register at tinyurl.com/LGBTQLeadershipDay.

📅 Exact date in May sent upon registration or email kelly@equalitymaine.org for info
💬Learn about advocacy and how to use your voice politically
🌈Practice your new skills with young people from across the state
🍕LGBTQ+ Legislative Panel Discussion with a Pizza Lunch

04/20/2026

Calling all nature lovers! This is a reminder that the Queering the Woods & Vernal Pools Webinar led by Laura (Grove) Grover and in partnership with MaineTransNet is taking place this coming Thursday (4/23) on Zoom at 5:30 PM! Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/5K9RmeL0TYCKB4DOui4NoA

Interested in the Vernal Pools & Plant Walk taking place this Sunday in Lewiston? Register here: https://form.jotform.com/260502679675163
We hope to see you there!

04/19/2026

Even as We Grieve’s opening reception at the Crewe Center was such a powerful collection of art from Maine’s community, we were honored to be a part of it.

The stories and art that were featured were moving, poignant and emotional, and we thank University of Southern Maine's 2026 Artist-in-Residence Peter Bruun for organizing such an intentional and thoughtful collection. Swipe through to see some close ups of the pieces created by members of our EQME Network for Older Adults.

Thank you to the Center for Grieving Children, Commonspace, Greater Portland Family Promise, MaineTransNet, Portland Recovery Community Center, Reentry Sisters & Youth-LED Justice for sharing your community members’ art and stories with us and being a part of such a beautiful evening. ❤️‍🔥

04/18/2026

At EqualityMaine, we know that there are so many ways to be a parent. Happy Nonbinary Parents Day! To all the nonbinary parents out there: thank you for being you! 💛🤍💜🖤

04/17/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Maine Mariners’s Pride Night 🏒🌈

We loved seeing youth excited about our flags, we loved answering people’s questions, and we loved cheering the team during another great game . The joy and connection that evening really filled our cup. Gia got to go on the ice to drop the ceremonial puck, and Beacon the Puffin even stopped by our table to say hi.

Congratulations to the Mariners on winning 7-2 that night, and good luck with the playoffs!

Wanna cheer on the Mariners during Round 1? Use our link for discounted tickets!

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04/16/2026

Save the date - the EqualityMaine Annual Awards will be in the Bangor area on Saturday, June 27th! The EqualityMaine Annual Awards is a yearly celebration to uplift and honor members of our community for their dedication to the LGBTQ+ movement.

This year’s event has a few fresh twists to represent the full spectrum of Maine’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community. First, we are hosting a two-part event! The night will begin with an all-ages Awards Event to celebrate our community and share in joy together. The second part of our event will be an After Party - an 18+ Pride Party with live entertainment, music, and dancing.

Come celebrate distinguished members of our community and then stay to dance the night away!

Stay tuned for tickets going live…