Maine Women's Lobby

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Because we work to change laws to help women in Maine, contributions to the Maine Women's Lobby, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, are not tax deductible. Your contribution will not be used to support or oppose candidates. Thank you for your support!

Although a gift of any amount entitles you to our member benefits, suggested membership levels are:

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The Maine Women's Lobby depends on membership contributions and the support of individuals to achieve our mission of increasing opportunities for Maine women and girls. Join with us by becoming a member today! Every member makes a difference.

As a member, you'll receive:

  • Legislative alerts by e-mail
  • Our quarterly newsletter and monthly e-newsletter
  • Invitations to local events
  • The opportunity to participate in policy & project development

The Maine Women's Lobby believes that membership should be accessible to all. A gift of any amount entitles you to member benefits.

Want to join by mail? Just print this form, fill it out and mail it in!

Want to make your life a little easier? Sign up for monthly credit or debit card giving - and eliminate the paperwork! Call Janet today at 207-622-0851, ext. 22.

If you prefer not to become a member through the link above, please print and send our PDF form to Maine Women's Lobby, 124 Sewall St., Augusta, ME 04330 or call us at 207-622-0851 x25 or e-mail us for more information at kkilraindelrio@mainewomen.org.

Be a Part of the Maine Women's Lobby's Legislative Agenda...

The Road to Equality Starts Here.

Creating Economic Security and Opportunity
The Maine Women's Lobby will help women support themselves and their families by:

  • Increasing women's wages and ensuring equal pay
  • Improving access to post-secondary education for women
  • Guaranteeing paid sick days so that everyone has the opportunity to get well
  • Extending protections against discrimination to parents and all caregivers
  • Defending essential support services such as TANF and General Assistance


Protecting Women from Violence
The Maine Women's Lobby will support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault by:

  • Improving safety in the workplace for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
  • Protecting survivors of violence and law enforcement agents by improving the protection from abuse order process
  • Ensuring adequate funding for critical violence prevention services


Ensuring Access to Health Care
The Maine Women's Lobby will affirm Maine women's fundamental right to privacy and expand access to affordable, quality health care by:

  • Defending against restrictions on abortion, family planning, and comprehensive sexuality education
  • Ensuring Maine's commitment to prescription drug coverage for the elderly and disabled
  • Supporting the effort to reduce cost, enhance quality, and increase access to health care through MaineCare and the Dirigo Health Plan


Ending Discrimination
The Maine Women's Lobby will ensure civil rights for gays and lesbians by:

  • Opposing attacks on the rights of all Maine people
  • Enacting full marriage equality

On the federal level, the Maine Women's Lobby will continue to monitor and lobby Congressional leaders, working to curtail pending anti-woman proposals from Congress and the Administration. There is much work ahead, but together we will advance equal rights and equal opportunity for Maine women. Your membership will make a difference.

 

 

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