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This Maine school district passed trans-inclusive policies. Online comments forced it to up security

A Maine school district has amped up security after receiving threatening comments over its transgender-inclusive policies.

Jordan Wood Maine gay man seeking Susan Collins senate seat

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A gay Maine man seeking Susan Collins’s senate seat says he isn’t buying Graham Platner’s redemption story

“I believe deeply in second chances,” Democrat Jordan Wood told The Advocate. “But what I saw was someone who doesn’t understand what’s wrong with these statements."

Janet Mills official portrait alongside Donald Trump press briefing white house 2025

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Maine Gov. Janet Mills hits back after Trump sues state for transgender sports policies

The Trump Administration is suing Maine for allowing trans girls to participate in girls sports, but Gov. Mills says this "has never been about the protection of women and girls."

Maine Governor Janet Mills challenges US President Donald Trump see you in court

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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.

President Trump Holds Reception Honoring Black History Month In The East Room Of The White House

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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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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.”

Maine legislature Gender Affirming Care Ban Libs Tiktok Propaganda Angry Doctor In Trouble

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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.

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Graham Platner abruptly cancels campaign fundraiser at New York City gay bar

This Maine school district passed trans-inclusive policies. Online comments forced it to up security

A Maine school district has amped up security after receiving threatening comments over its transgender-inclusive policies.

Senator admits 'mistake' in confirming Missouri judge who compared marriage equality to bestiality

Joshua Divine has a long history of arguing against LGBTQ rights. Now, he has a lifetime appointment to the bench.

Maine fights Trump DOJ demand for identity of every student athlete in the state

The Maine Principals' Association said it won't expose personal information for students to assuage the fight against transgender participation in athletics.

A gay Maine man seeking Susan Collins’s senate seat says he isn’t buying Graham Platner’s redemption story

“I believe deeply in second chances,” Democrat Jordan Wood told The Advocate. “But what I saw was someone who doesn’t understand what’s wrong with these statements."

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner admits using ‘indefensible’ antigay slurs in unearthed Reddit posts

"Today I find that stuff abhorrent," Platner told The Advocate. "And I am sorry that I ever used it.”

Jeanne Shaheen & Susan Collins introduce bipartisan bill banning anti-LGBTQ+ bias in federal jury selection

Currently, there is no law protecting jurors from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills beats Donald Trump, gets school meal funds restored while defending trans kids

She said she would see him in court. She did. She won.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills hits back after Trump sues state for transgender sports policies

The Trump Administration is suing Maine for allowing trans girls to participate in girls sports, but Gov. Mills says this "has never been about the protection of women and girls."

Maine Gov. Janet Mills doubles down on defying Trump’s attacks on trans rights after court victory

She has beaten the president in court already. She plans to do it as often as necessary.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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A Maine school district has amped up security after receiving threatening comments over its transgender-inclusive policies.

Joshua Divine has a long history of arguing against LGBTQ rights. Now, he has a lifetime appointment to the bench.

The Maine Principals' Association said it won't expose personal information for students to assuage the fight against transgender participation in athletics.

“I believe deeply in second chances,” Democrat Jordan Wood told The Advocate. “But what I saw was someone who doesn’t understand what’s wrong with these statements."

"Today I find that stuff abhorrent," Platner told The Advocate. "And I am sorry that I ever used it.”

Currently, there is no law protecting jurors from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

She said she would see him in court. She did. She won.

The Trump Administration is suing Maine for allowing trans girls to participate in girls sports, but Gov. Mills says this "has never been about the protection of women and girls."

She has beaten the president in court already. She plans to do it as often as necessary.

Here's everything you need to know about Trump's spat with Gov. Janet Mills of Maine.

“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.

“See you in court,” she told the president when he declared his administration’s policies to be “the federal law.”

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.

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.