Action Items to choose from (or do all of them: your choice!) Scroll down to the matching number of your option:
1) Add a public comment on the petition to change U.S. voting rules to require ID
2) Oppose the building of a Qatari military base in Idaho
Reminder: When you call vs when you email via our reps’ websites (best way to contact them in writing), don’t forget to begin with: “Hi, my name is [name] and I’m a constituent calling from [zip code]. That is important, because if they don’t know you’re actually a constituent, your opinion will be ignored.
Contact info: Angus King
DC: (202) 224-5344
Augusta: (207) 622-8292
Susan Collins
DC: (202) 224-2523
Augusta: (207) 622-8414
Bangor: (207) 945-0417
Chellie Pingree
DC: (202) 225-6116
Portland: (207) 774-5019
Waterville: (207) 873-5713
Jared Golden
DC: (202) 225-6306
Bangor: (207) 249-7400
Caribou: (207) 492-6009
Lewiston: (207) 241-6767
Find your State Representative:
By name: Here
By district: Here
(Please note that for those of you receiving this email who are not represented by Senators or House members in our district, I have to leave it up to you to find the contact info for your own representatives.)
Actions
1) Add a public comment on the petition to change U.S. voting rules
The far right is still trying to limit voting accessibility, even though the SAVE Act did not pass in Congress, and Trump’s Executive Order to require proof of citizenship was thwarted by a judge. Now the America First Legal Foundation (AFLF), co-founded by none other than white supremacist Stephen Miller, has a petition before the Election Assistance Commission (EAC)to change the rules to require Documentary Proof of Citizenship (DPOC). Now through October 20th we have the opportunity to add our public comments. At the moment, the comments section seems to be flooded by people supporting this rules change, many if not most of whom are submitting identical comments. We need to get our comments in there, and it’s best if we personalize them, especially if we have actual experience with voting issues or know someone who has.
Comment here: https://www.regulations.gov/document/EAC-2025-0236-0001/comment
2) Oppose the building of a Qatari military base in Idaho
Contact Senators King and Collins and Representative Golden to tell them to speak out against the announced deal to allow Qatar to build a military base in Idaho. Qatar is a foreign country that supports and hides known terrorists. Their military should have no home here in the U.S.
NO KINGS DAY: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18th! For a moment of nostalgia: Be there or be square! 😉(Seriously, though, I think this one is important and needs to be HUGE.)
I kept things short today because Monday’s list was long and so much of the issue just keep continuing. Do what you can, as always, and have a great weekend!
Yours in Civic Action,
Bold Coast Civic Alliance
