Upcoming Maine DSA Events

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https://actionnetwork.org/events/tenant-working-group-meeting

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We'll be planning a town hall for renters in Portland to talk about the rights they have with rent control, and how to make sure they're enforced.

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https://actionnetwork.org/events/the-janes-free-film-and-discussion-at-space

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[UPDATE! this event is "sold out" through the Space website, but DSA members and guests still have time to RSVP and get let in! Please RSVP by Wednesday morning 12/7 at 8:00 AM]
Join us at SPACE in Portland for a screening and post-film discussion of The Janes (2022). After the film, you will hear from pre-roe and post-roe activists, organizers, and providers working to protect and expand abortion rights in Maine and beyond. Find out what's happening in your community! Get connected! Get involved! Stay after the film to meet the wonderful folks from local organizations like Planned Parenthood, Mabel Wadsworth clinic, Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights, and many more!

Doors open at 6:30, film at 7:00. ADMISSION IS FREE!

please RSVP so we know how many people to expect 🙂

"The Janes showcases a group of brave and bold women, many speaking on the record for the first time, who built an underground, clandestine network in 1970s Chicago for women seeking safe, affordable, illegal abortions.

In the spring of 1972, police raided an apartment on the South Side of Chicago – arresting and charging seven women who were part of a clandestine network. Using code names, fronts, and safe houses to protect their identities and their work, they built an underground service for women seeking safe, affordable abortions in the pre-Roe v. Wade era – a time when abortion was a crime in most states and even circulating information about abortion was a felony in Illinois. They called themselves “Jane.” Oscar-nominated Tia Lessin and Emmy-nominated Emma Pildes’ revelatory documentary could not be more timely – The Janes offers first-hand accounts from the women at the center of the group, many speaking on the record for the first time. This galvanizing documentary tells the story of our past and, potentially, our future."

https://space538.org/event/the-janes/

Check out our other abortion rights projects: https://www.mainedsa.org/expose-fake-abortion-clinics-in-maine/

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https://actionnetwork.org/events/abortion-rights-call-2

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Special Weekly Zoom meetup of the Maine DSA Abortion Rights Working Group, RSVP for the link, help us organize to protect reproductive rights, shut down fake clinics, and fight for free abortion on demand.

This week we debrief from The Janes at space gallery and look to the future, strategizing actions, outreach, and growth.

Whether you made it to The Janes at Space Gallery or not, this is a great time to meet us and get involved in our projects!

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https://actionnetwork.org/events/let-cuba-live-rally-against-the-blockade

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Maine DSA has endorsed a coalition against the US blockade of Cuba, showing solidarity with the people of Cuba and demanding Congress end the reactionary sanctions against the island nation and close the Guantanamo bay facility. This coalition includes Veterans for Peace, Maine Natural Guard, Communist Party of Maine, The Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space, and others.

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https://actionnetwork.org/events/december-general-meeting-14

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Our chapter gathers at the monthly General Membership Meeting to hear updates from our various committees and working groups, learn about volunteer opportunities, vote on business, and connect with comrades from across the state.

If you'd like to submit an agenda item or request for time for any purpose, please fill out this brief form.

You must register in advance on zoom for this meeting. Please click here to register.

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https://actionnetwork.org/events/mobilizer-huddle-8

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Discussing how to get our members involved and out there

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https://actionnetwork.org/events/political-education-3

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This is our monthly Political Education meeting. A proposed open agenda is listed below.

I. Open discussion of the rail workers union issue (30min-ish)
II. Wrapping up WITBD, writing a "Cliff Notes" of the pamphlet for submission to Pine & Roses (30min)
III. New leadership within Poli Ed (new leadership will need to step up in January) (30min)

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https://actionnetwork.org/events/december-new-member-orientation

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Come learn about the DSA, our structure, and our ongoing projects with the Membership Working Group

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https://actionnetwork.org/events/abortion-rights-call-3

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Weekly Zoom meetup of the Maine DSA Abortion Rights Working Group, Everyone's invited! RSVP for the link, help us organize to protect reproductive rights, shut down fake clinics, and fight for free abortion on demand.

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https://actionnetwork.org/events/abortion-rights-sundays-5

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This casual zoom meetup is meant for new members, folks who can't make it Thursdays, and anyone else who would like to attend.

Along with networking with new members, reproductive rights organizations, and other chapters, we will be planning for upcoming events and calls with student organizations, GRR, and other chapters. If you can't make the whole meeting, feel free to attend any portion that you can!

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https://actionnetwork.org/events/steering-committee-meeting-29

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Regularly scheduled chapter steering committee meeting. Join us to make your voice heard, ask questions about how to organize, and hang out! All members are welcome.

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https://actionnetwork.org/events/mobilizer-huddle-9

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Discussing how to get our members involved and out there

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https://actionnetwork.org/events/abortion-rights-call-4

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Weekly Zoom meetup of the Maine DSA Abortion Rights Working Group, Everyone's invited! RSVP for the link, help us organize to protect reproductive rights, shut down fake clinics, and fight for free abortion on demand.

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https://actionnetwork.org/events/abortion-rights-call-5

Description:

Weekly Zoom meetup of the Maine DSA Abortion Rights Working Group, Everyone's invited! RSVP for the link, help us organize to protect reproductive rights, shut down fake clinics, and fight for free abortion on demand.