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2009-11-06
ALL IS NOT LOST…MAINE
To say it was sad day for the LGBT community on November 4th was an understatement. Here’s a community, tax-paying citizens I might add, whose rights (or lack thereof), as a result of their bi-weekly paycheck deductions to the Federal government and their respective states deserve more than just politically-correct lip service – at the very least. read more...
2009-11-04
Equal Rights: A struggle to be seen not as Equal, but as Us
History has shown again and again, that to be truly equal, we must be seen as equal. This isn't found in laws and legislature, but in the eyes of those who live next to you, walk beside you in the subway, on the streets, and stand next to you in line at the grocery store. Equality is having those all around you look at you and see You. read more...
2009-10-20
Immigrant Youth Speak Out For Equal Education
As The League became more involved on the issue of educational equity, it became increasingly clear that young voices, especially immigrant experiences, had been left out of the debate around education in our schools. These are the stories that need to be heard firsthand by our elected school officials and education leaders... read more...
2009-08-19
What Would Jesus Do… About Healthcare?
What I said was, “To the opponents of healthcare I would pose this question, ‘what would Jesus Do?’” Then, I facetiously followed up with, “Probably write his Congressperson or Senator, of course, because we all know Jesus wouldn’t want any of his lil’ children to suffer, right?” read more...
2009-08-04
Maine League Helps Pass The Peninsula Transit Study!
The Peninsula Transit Study passed unanimously by the City Council tonight! I thought we would never get to the vote. I did learn, however, that ‘Naked Shakespeare’ is simply Shakespeare without costumes and is not nearly as provocative as it sounds. read more...
2009-03-05
The Different Shades of Green
At Powershift 2009, individuals of every color, creed, gender identity and age were united in a sense of hope for the future and passion for the cause. The stereotype of 'privileged white folks' as environmentalists could exist no longer - at this moment, on this day, if your heart was beating and your eyes were wide, you understood. You got it. You were now part of a movement that could not be stopped. read more...
2009-02-05
The Honeymoon's Over. What Do We Do Now?
While the newspaper rarely prints anything that is overwhelmingly positive, the dismal sense of hopelessness has taken over for many. It feels like every day, things are getting worse and we have no control over our lives anymore. However, as dark as the night may be, we – as a community – can solve the problems that plague us. read more...
2009-02-04
A little time now could be worth a lot of time later
How old are you? Do you know how old your district's City Council representative is? One clue: the youngest is 30. And why do I ask? I have to answer that question with another question: have you heard of peak oil, or permaculture? read more...
2008-11-12
Now that the dust has settled, what can involved people do?
The League of Young Voters has a agenda for progressives that touches all bases. read more...
2008-11-11
Prop 8: Equality is not Negotiable!
The struggle by the gay community to receive the right to marry is a powerful sign of their commitment to our society, and opponents of gay marriage will never succeed in making gay marriage a 'political view.' read more...
