Maine Equal Justice testifies in favor of LD 2, sponsored by Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross, to better understand racial impacts of future laws
February 3, 2021
LD 2 sets up a process to review legislation to see what impact it would have on historically disadvantaged racial populations.
- Joby Thoyalil
- Racial Equity
Pandemic puts need for government safety net systems reform front and center
December 15, 2020
Our safety net lifts tens of thousands of Mainers out of poverty each year. These programs are essential to the health and well-being of Maine people and our state.
- Ann Danforth
- Pandemic
What will this legislative session look like for advocates in 2021?
December 10, 2020
How can we come together, to make our voices heard, at a time when it is not safe to gather? How do we lift the voices of those most impacted with urgency?
- Kate Brennan
- Food Pantries
6 Myths and Facts about General Assistance in Maine
November 20, 2019
This fall, I had the chance to intern with Maine Equal Justice to work on issues around Maine’s General Assistance (GA) program.
- Oriana Farnham
- General Assistance (GA)
Walk a Mile in Our Shoes
September 20, 2019
Living in poverty is a different experience.
- Moriah Geer
- Poverty
