Maine signs trans and abortion sanctuary bill into law, despite violent threats
Despite a series of bomb threats against legislators in the state, Maine's Gov. Janet Mills has signed a transgender and abortion sanctuary bill into law.
April 25, 2024
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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."
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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.
April 14, 2025
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.
May 5, 2025
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
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
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
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.
March 24, 2025
16 Republican AGs threaten Maine over protections for trans care and abortion
Sixteen state attorneys general say they may sue if Maine passes a law shielding providers of gender-affirming care and abortion from out-of-state legal action.
March 13, 2024
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
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.
September 15, 2025
California defies Trump, won't ban trans athletes from school sports
California "respectfully disagrees" with the Trump administration's position, an attorney for the state said.
July 7, 2025
Supreme Court restores voting privileges of censured anti-trans Maine Republican lawmaker
Rep. Laurel Libby can speak and vote in the Maine House while her lawsuit proceeds.
May 20, 2025
Trump admin lawsuit against California seeks end to trans-inclusive sports policy
The lawsuit comes after California officials said they would not comply with the administration's demands.
July 9, 2025
Even in liberal Massachusetts, Republicans are attacking trans athletes
A Republican legislator attached a trans-exclusionary policy to a spending bill, while a Democratic move may block it.
April 10, 2025
Trump threatens to yank California’s federal funding over one transgender student’s sports participation
"I am ordering local authorities...to not allow the transitioned person to compete in the State Finals," Trump wrote. He doesn't have that power.
May 27, 2025
Here are the states that have laws protecting abortion and gender-affirming care
These states have taken the step to protect bodily autonomy.
May 27, 2024
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.”
October 22, 2025
Maine sues Trump administration for funding freeze over policy on transgender student athletes
Maine's attorney general says the Trump administration is withholding funds crucial for feeding school children and adults with disabilities.
April 8, 2025
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
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