Resources
Factcheck.org
We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. We monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases. Our goal…
VOTE.ORG – Everything you need to vote!
“Vote.org is the largest nonpartisan nonprofit in the United States of America dedicated to increasing voter participation. Our mission is simple but urgent: use technology, data, and strategic outreach to ensure every eligible American has the information and access they need to cast a ballot.” You can check your voter…
Save Maine Absentee Voting Coalition
Fair, secure, and accessible elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. But a referendum question coming to Maine voters in November 2025 takes aim at Maine’s safe and secure voting system, including absentee voting. This referendum would make it harder for people across the state to vote – especially seniors, Mainers…
Activate Maine
Activate Maine is a grassroots, volunteer-run group of passionate Mainers dedicated to building a centralized hub for activism and community across the state. Our goal is to make it easier for Mainers to show up, stay informed, and support each other, without relying on social media algorithms or scattered information.…
Visibility Brigade
Bangor Visibility Brigade The BVB currently meets on Friday afternoons at the Essex Street overpass at 3:30. The Visibility Brigade movement was born in 2020 on an overpass in Paramus, NJ out of a frustration due to the lack of physical messaging in the real world about the existential crisis…
Maine MultiCultural Center Immigrant Resources
The Maine Multicultural Center in Brewer has a list of resources for immigrants on their website here. The Maine MultiCultural Center welcomes & champions diversity as essential to the economic and social vitality of Maine. Click the following for MMCC Immigrant Resource Guides in PDF format in English, Spanish, and…
ACLU – Know Your Rights
Protesters’ Rights The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights. Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out into the…
We Will Not Be Governed by Fear: A Call to Action from Indivisible Bangor
Inspired by “Indivisible: A Practical Guide to Democracy on the Brink” (Read more here) Democracy in the United States is at a breaking point—but it is not broken. That’s the urgent message of Indivisible: A Practical Guide to Democracy on the Brink, a fierce and clear-eyed organizing manual for a…
5Calls: Resources For Calling Your Representatives
Take Action with 5Calls.org: A Tool for Grassroots Powerby Indivisible Bangor At Indivisible Bangor, we believe democracy thrives when everyday people raise their voices—and that’s exactly why we’re excited to spotlight 5Calls.org, a powerful tool for grassroots activism. Designed to make civic engagement fast, effective, and accessible, 5Calls empowers people…
