Trump vs. Maine: State refuses anti-trans sports policies as federal agencies push to cut funding
Here's everything you need to know about Trump's spat with Gov. Janet Mills of Maine.
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Government launches investigation into Maine hours after Democratic governor stood up to Trump’s ‘bullying’
“In America, the President is neither a King nor a dictator, as much as this one tries to act like it – and it is the rule of law that prevents him from being so,” Gov. Janet Mills said.
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February 21 2025 8:40 PM
Maine Gov. Janet Mills confronts Donald Trump to his face over anti-trans sports order at White House
“See you in court,” she told the president when he declared his administration’s policies to be “the federal law.”
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February 21 2025 2:40 PM
Maine Democrats bail on bill making state sanctuary for trans people amid far-right uproar
Seemingly influenced by a significant online campaign led by Libs of TikTok’s Chaya Raichik, Maine legislators voted against a bill addressing gender-affirming care for minors.
January 27 2024 11:42 AM
Maine’s transgender health care bill sparks right-wing meltdown over phantom kidnappings
A bill aimed to protect transgender youth’s access to care triggers outlandish claims of child-snatching as right-wingers wage a war of words on the proposed legislation.
January 21 2024 6:36 PM
Maine Disqualifies Donald Trump From 2024 Primary Ballot
The decision makes Maine the second state to disqualify Trump from office, after the Colorado Supreme Court handed down its own stunning ruling that removed him from the ballot earlier this month.
December 28 2023 9:23 PM
Maine Massacre Suspect’s Anti-Transgender, Extremist Views Emerge Amid Pleas For Gun Control
Robert Card’s right-wing extremist, anti-trans digital footprint has been uncovered as President Biden calls for decisive action on gun safety following the Lewiston tragedy.
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October 26 2023 12:08 PM
Maine State Rep. Charles Skold Comes Out: I'm Gay/Queer, Not Bi
Skold made the announcement for National Coming Out Day.
October 11 2023 7:00 PM
Neo-Nazis Parade Around Florida Chanting ‘Jews Will Not Replace Us’
Some of the neo-Nazis took their hatred on the road to the Sunshine State from Ohio, Wisconsin and Maine.
September 05 2023 11:36 AM
Republicans Use Defense Bill to Restrict Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care
GOPers like to say they “support the troops,” but when it comes down to it, they don’t support certain troops.
July 14 2023 2:15 PM
Democratic Governors ‘Rise Up’ to Join in Support of LGBTQ+ Youth
Together, local and state leaders are expressing the urgency to care for LGBTQ+ young people in all communities.
July 10 2023 5:52 PM
Veteran Sues Defense Department Over Daughter's Gender-Affirming Care
As the department's insurance covers gender-affirming surgeries for service members but not dependents, the family claims it violates the Constitution's equal protection clause.
November 22 2022 4:14 PM
Marriage Equality Bill Could Pass Senate Despite Some GOP Opposition
Republican senators mostly balked at the House-passed bill that would codify marriage equality into federal law, but a narrow path to overcome a filibuster seems to exist.
July 22 2022 1:25 PM
Trans Woman & Nursing Home Reach Landmark Settlement After Complaint
It's the first known discrimination complaint by a trans elder against such a facility.
June 17 2022 11:50 AM
Fiancée and Friends Mourn Lesbian TikTok Star Rochelle Hager
Hager, who died in a freak auto accident Monday, was an executive chef, video maker, and all-around amazing woman, her loved ones said.
March 31 2021 6:57 PM
Ryan Fecteau, Gay and 28, Breaks Ground as Maine House Speaker
Fecteau, who pushed the state to ban the use of conversion therapy on minors, will be the first out gay man to hold the position in Maine.
November 13 2020 4:26 PM
Man Attacks Woman With Stranglehold, Antigay Slurs Over Parking Job
A Maine businessman is facing multiple charges after a horrific alleged encounter.
July 08 2020 1:01 PM
Transgender 'Rock Star' Is Maine High School's Valedictorian
Syd Sanders, who says, "I just have to be myself," believes he's the first trans valedictorian in Maine and possibly the entire nation.
May 05 2020 4:35 PM
Antigay Church Sign Sparks Backlash in Small Maine Town
An antigay Baptist church posted the old platitude "Jesus made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve," for Pride Month.
June 21 2019 10:37 AM
Maine Is 17th State to Ban Use of Conversion Therapy on Minors
Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill to that effect into law today, and Colorado is poised to become the 18th Friday.
May 29 2019 1:29 PM