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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social Mondays at 9pmET on MS NOW MaddowBlog.com
Amy Fried @asfried.bsky.social Political scientist, kayaker Emeritus, UMaine Political Sightlines at https://amyfried.substack.com/ Books on how U.S. conservatives weaponized distrust, New England politics, professionalizing polling, and perceptions of public opinion as a resource
Matt Dunlap @dunlapforcongress.bsky.social Husband. Dad. Lifelong Mainer. Running to bring accountability back to Congress and make life more affordable for working-class Mainers.
Activate Maine💪🗓️ @activatemaine.bsky.social Activatemaine.com is the #Maine central hub for 💙activism 💙community #calendar & resources 💙 💪🏼Resistance 💙💙 unity in action💪 https://linktr.ee/ActivateMaine
Maria Padian @mpadian.bsky.social Author, Mainer, Life-Long Learner, Old Fashioned Feminist, Avid Reader. www.mariapadian.com
Kim Simmons @kmsmmns.bsky.social Maine Feminist Sociologist Mother Climate Justice Part-Time Faculty Title IX & ERA advocate Welcoming & Belonging - http://www.imyourneighborbooks.org
Tall Ashley @tallashley.bsky.social Maine Guide Snowmaker Tacoma momma ❤️ https://linktr.ee/tallashley
Oliver Griswold @oliverinmaine.bsky.social Maine dweller, Maine obsessive. Runner. Photographer. Brand builder.
Kelli Whitlock Burton @kelliwburton.bsky.social Medical/science writer and editor, progressive activist, policy geek. Bama girl by birth; Mainer by choice. (she/her) 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
PineTreeMike @handle.invalid MAINER, perpetual Comp Sci student, News/politics addict, Bassist , Nerd, someone's dad?
KJ Grow @kjgrow.bsky.social Book publisher in Maine at Islandport Press. Pro- democracy, diversity, journalism, humanism, truth, awakening, green spaces, third spaces, indie publishing & bookselling, libraries, literature, localism, public good, greater good, empathy & kindness.
The Maine Millennial @mainemillennial.bsky.social She/her. Weekly columnist for @PressHerald.com "leftist worm who writes worthless drivel." Bi. Recovering alcoholic. Virgo. Autistic. Local mom. Local homeowner. Local kidney donor.
Alan Cohen @alcoinme.bsky.social DJ WERU “Front Porch Folk” show (Tuesday 9 AM) American Chestnut tree planter and volunteer. Board member, Friends of Harriet H. Hartley Conservation Area, dog lover, native plant gardener, Scottish Country Dancer, fireside folk singer, Shape Note Singer.
MaineResister @phillytxmaine.bsky.social Book and library lover. Proud Democrat. Trump Hater. Life is bettah in New England. 💕🌈📚☕️✈️
Road @roaddude.bsky.social Photog/Writer/Artist/Cook Maine Coast - Well versed in slow travel, off grid, & back country life - Gardening Geek, Woodworker - #TheMicrofarm - #GetOutside - I miss #Post Wherever you go, whatever you do, #LeaveItBetterThanYouFoundIt
Trudy Miller @trudymiller.bsky.social Flatlander in Maine. Owner of Social Capital community space in Belfast. Interested in politics, interior architecture, family and travel.
Maine AllCare @maineallcare.bsky.social Maine AllCare promotes the establishment of publicly funded health care coverage for all Maine. https://maineallcare.org/
Knox County Maine Democratic Committee @knoxmainedems.bsky.social KCDC is the Democratic Party county committee of Knox County Maine. Progressive Dems,
@stopoligarchyinus.bsky.social @stopoligarchyinus.bsky.social
deny delay defenestrate @mistermammoth.bsky.social genetically predisposed towards empathy materially disposed towards vengeance banner image text reads "we have earth here for tyrants, but no air," a quote from Mainer Reverend Joseph Lovejoy. no heroes but Robin Hood
Claire Sommer @clairesommer.bsky.social Midcoast. Blue. Green.
John Scalzi @scalzi.com I enjoy pie. Social Media FAQ: https://whatever.scalzi.com/2025/04/16/the-official-john-scalzi-social-media-faq/
Maine Resists @maineresists.bsky.social Organizing to ensure Maine's continued role in the resistance.
The Audacity! Creative Action Together in Midcoast Maine @theaudacitymaine.bsky.social The Audacity is a pack of artsy locals in Midcoast Maine engaging in creative action together, responding to the threats raised by a second Trump administration and its allies in our legislatures, courts, and communities. Online: http://audacitycat.org
The Bollard @the-bollard.bsky.social Fearless indie journalism about Maine since 2005. Subscribe at bollardhead.substack.com for scoops, rants, and daily music & arts listings
MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com The fastest growing independent news network in the world. We cover breaking news, politics, law and more. We are unapologetically pro-democracy.
Portland, ME - Bluesky Hub @theportlandhub.bsky.social The Bluesky Hub for everything Portland, ME Curated by @ethanacho.bsky.social DM to get your business/organization/band/venue added to the Portland, Maine feed. Follow to be added to the Portland Chatter feed - DM for removal
Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social Husband, dad, veteran, writer, and proud Midwesterner. 19th US Secretary of Transportation and former Mayor of South Bend.
The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us "You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” – Abraham Lincoln 🏴‍☠️ | Home of #TheBreakdown and LP Podcast
Stephen King @stephenking.bsky.social Writer
Indivisible Greater Portland Maine ❌👑 @indivisiblepwm.bsky.social WE FIGHT ON, TOGETHER Our democracy is under threat. But we will not yield to fascism. We will stand together and we'll fight back in defense of our rights, our communities, and our values. Join us! https://linktr.ee/indivisibleportlandmaine
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree @pingree.house.gov Organic farmer. Maine islander. Congresswoman for Maine’s 1st District 🦞🌲
MoveOn @moveon.org Take action with millions across the country to build an America where everyone can thrive. Join the movement: tap.bio/@moveon
Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org We’re organizing against this fascist regime the only way that actually works — with on-the-ground, volunteer-led, communities of people power: https://linktr.ee/indivisibleteam
Maine Public @mainepublic.org 📻 📺 🖥️ Official account for Maine's @npr.org and PBS member station. Reach us at comments@mainepublic.org. News tips at tellmemore@mainepublic.org.
NRDC @nrdc.org Natural Resources Defense Council | The Earth's Best Defense
The New Yorker @newyorker.com Unparalleled reporting and commentary on politics and culture, plus humor and cartoons, fiction and poetry. Get our Daily newsletter: http://nyer.cm/gtI6pVM Follow The New Yorker’s writers and contributors: https://go.bsky.app/Gh5bFwS
The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social Yelling the truth about Tennessee.
@mepolitics.bsky.social @mepolitics.bsky.social ME_Politics_ on Twitter
Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com Leading digital news and information platform covering voting rights, elections, and the courts — from an unapologetically pro-democracy standpoint. Newsletters: https://demdock.com/3T3Owjg Reporting: democracydocket.com Founded: @marcelias.bsky.social
Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.
Rick Wilson @therickwilson.bsky.social Husband to Renee. Father to Andrew and Eleanor. Grandfather to Winnie and Indy. Founder. Writer. Ad-maker. NYT #1 Bestselling author. Instrument-rated Beechcraft pilot. AgainstAllEnemies.net
Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com Dad. Husband. Former GOP congressman. Voted to impeach Trump. Now fighting for our democracy. Lt. Col. Air National Guard (ret). Founder of Country First Adamkinzinger.komi.io Adamkinzinger.com
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social Waitress turned Congresswoman for the Bronx and Queens. Grassroots elected, small-dollar supported. A better world is possible. ocasiocortez.com
Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social Founder @democracydocket.com. Chair of Elias Law Group. My dog's name is Blue.
Guardian US @us.theguardian.com With 200 years of history and staff across America and the world, we offer a global perspective on US news. We keep our fact-based news paywall-free. Become a Guardian supporter: support.theguardian.com
WIRED @wired.com For Future Reference. Sign up for our newsletters: https://wrd.cm/newsletters Find our WIRED journalists here: https://go.bsky.app/Boj9b5E
CNN @cnn.com Asking the hard questions and bringing unique perspectives from across the globe. This is CNN.
Democracy Now! @democracynow.org Independent, daily global news hour. Support our work: http://democracynow.org/donate Daily News Digest: http://democracynow.org/subscribe
The New Republic @newrepublic.com Ideas. Influence. Impact. TNR is a leader in the continuing fight for American democracy and a must-read if you want to know the ideas impacting politics and culture today. Follow us: https://profile.google.com/@newrepublic
Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press Protecting, defending public interest journalism in the 21st century. Donate: freedom.press/donate Subscribe to our ne🦋sletters: https://freedom.press/newsletters/ Staff, board members and allies in our Starter Packs. More: linktr.ee/freedomofpress
ProPublica @propublica.org Investigative journalism in the public interest. Headlines and (sometimes literal) receipts. propublica.org
The Guardian @theguardian.com The need for independent journalism has never been greater. Become a Guardian supporter https://support.theguardian.com 🇺🇸 Guardian US https://bsky.app/profile/us.theguardian.com 🇦🇺 Guardian Australia https://bsky.app/profile/australia.theguardian.com
The New York Times @nytimes.com We seek the truth and help people understand the world. Not a subscriber? Your first month is now free in our app. https://nytimes.onelink.me/Xpht/zbx4nci9
Jeremy @jnil.es Around Portland. Following other Mainers. Bool. Balm. Bollected.
Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com Independent journalist, SnapStream brand ambassador, and publisher of the Public Notice newsletter https://www.publicnotice.co/subscribe
Halo @quiet-chaos.bsky.social She/they - I'm here to resist fascism and and build community. - #oregon #portland #pnw
Casey Silver 👁️ @casey-silver.bsky.social Hollow full 🌑 Portland, Maine 🌕 Pictures I've taken
Joshua Failé @joshuafaile.bsky.social (he/him) Neurodivergent Social Democrat in Maine working to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive world. Economist by training, Spanish-English-American by birth, and antifascist by moral imperative. We must act now before it is too late.
Portland Maine Farmers’ Market @portlandfarmmarket.bsky.social Year-round farmers’ market in Portland, Maine. Join Us! 🌳Apr-Dec: Sat & Weds 7am-1pm in Deering Oaks Park ❄️Dec-Apr: Saturdays, 9am-1pm, 631 Stevens Avenue 🥕SNAP/EBT welcomed and 50% matched at the Market Info Booth. www.portlandmainefarmersmarket.org
Women’s March Augusta, ME @womensmarchmaine.bsky.social Organizing women’s march events in the Capitol region of Maine.
Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov Sen. Sanders of Vermont, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, is the longest-serving independent in congressional history.
House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social We are the Democratic Caucus of the United States House of Representatives 🇺🇸 Chair: @aguilar.house.gov‬ | Vice Chair: @reptedlieu.bsky.social‬
Portland Climate Action Team (PCAT) @portlandmecat.bsky.social The Portland Climate Action Team is a volunteer group of Portland residents committed to addressing the current climate crisis. We advocate for reducing GHG emissions in Portland and promote the equitable transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Indivisible Bangor @indivisiblebangor.org Our mission is to promote social justice and democracy, including equal protection under the law and equal access to our democratic institutions.
Maine People's Alliance @mainepeople.bsky.social Maine’s largest progressive community action organization. Fighting for a world where everyone has what they need, contributes what they can, and no one is left behind. mainepeoplesalliance.org
ACLU of Maine @aclumaine.bsky.social Working in the State House, courts, and communities since 1968 to protect and expand the civil rights and liberties of all in the Pine Tree State. Support our work or become a member: ACLUMaine.org/Give
Jeff Harmon @jharmonmaine.bsky.social Lifelong Mainah. Mayor of Auburn, ME. Retired Deputy Chief, Maine State Police. Husband, dad, hiker and trail runner with my chocolate lab Molly.
Neal Harkness @nealharkness.bsky.social From Motown to Midcoast Maine. Life is good, or would be, if not for...well, you know.
Maine House Democratic Campaign Committee @mainehdcc.bsky.social We work to keep a Democratic majority in the Maine House of Representatives. Donate at mainehousedemocrats.com
Sara (she/her) @saradcj14.bsky.social INFJ aries/pisces cusper, elder millennial, eldest daughter, breast cancer survivor, social worker mom of two Mainer who has beef with Susan Collins, loves musicals, trashy tv, cross stitch, coffee, romance novels, figure skating, pbs, and social justice
Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social Bio: Maine Secretary of State Prev: State Senator, Executive Director of HHRC Maine + ACLU of Maine
Suit Up Maine @suitupmaine.bsky.social SUM is an all-volunteer grassroots group working to build a more informed electorate in Maine
Sara in Maine @sara207.bsky.social Retired lawyer and health policy analyst. Midcoast Maine for now.
Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social
Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com The daily newspaper from Maine's largest city. We tell the big stories about Maine. Bluesky User #1,000,055. Visit: pressherald.com Subscribe: pressherald.com/subscribe Donate: pressherald.com/donate
Steve Collins @stevecollinsyji.bsky.social Maine politics columnist, a founder of Youth Journalism International, servant to 2 collies, with a beloved wife & 2 adult children. UVA grad. Red Sox fan. Sifter of quirky old tales & objects. My work: https://www.sunjournal.com/author/steve-collins
Maine Morning Star @mainemorningstar.com Maine Morning Star is an independent, nonprofit and nonpartisan news site covering state policy and politics. It is an affiliate of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization.
Gerald Weinand @dirigoblue.bsky.social Architect, political blogger in MidCoast Maine. Spud1 at DailyKos
Terry Stackhouse Maine News WMTW @terrystackhouse.bsky.social WMTW Morning Anchor. Host of Total Maine Sundays at 10:30 am. Maine-based. Resident of Topsham. 3x Dad. Fan of baseball and wrestling.
Speaker Ryan Fecteau @speakerfecteau.bsky.social Maine Speaker of the House | Proud Franco-American | Catholic | 🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈⚜️ linktr.ee/speakerfecteau
Bangor Daily News (Unofficial) @bangordailybot.bsky.social The real BDN account doesn't post anything. This bot posts the BDN's rss feed and is NOT run by the BDN.
Bangor Pride @bangorpride.bsky.social Bangor Pride is Central Maine's largest annual Pride celebration. Join us for the festival & parade the fourth weekend of June help to support and celebrate our local LGBTQ+ community! This page is run by Bangor Pride volunteers.
Lori Gramlich @lkg62.bsky.social State Rep- Assistant Majority Leader #MELeg. Peace loving social worker, community organizer, advocate for the oppressed. Feminist & all around kind human. Alfred U ‘86 UNE ‘97
Bangor Police Department @bangorpd.bsky.social City of Bangor Police Department, Bangor, Maine
The Maine Dems @mainedems.bsky.social 🌲 We are the Maine Democrats — organizing everywhere, fighting for everyone, winning for Maine workers and families. ➡️ Join us: mainedems.org
Maine Women’s Lobby @mainewomenslobby.bsky.social Passing laws for gender justice since 1978.
Collins Watch @collinswatch.bsky.social Keeping an eye on Maine's senior senator and Maine politics since 2006. Send tips/thoughts to collinswatch@protonmail.com. susancollinswatch.substack.com
Down East magazine @downeast.com Down East evokes and illuminates the spirit and culture of Maine. 🦞🌲
MaineTransNet @mainetransnet.bsky.social 20 Years of Support and Advocacy for Trans Mainers: Dreaming, designing, developing a world where trans folks can thrive. Yes you are trans enough, and we are so, so glad you're here. Please stay. 🫶🏼 https://linktr.ee/mainetransnet
Maine Audubon @maineaudubon.bsky.social Maine Audubon works to conserve Maine wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action.
Maine Education Association @maineea.bsky.social MEA is a unified, democratic professional organization advocating for its members while inspiring them to be leaders.
@maineaflcio.bsky.social @maineaflcio.bsky.social
Rachel Ohm @rachelohm.bsky.social Journalist at the Portland Press Herald covering state government and politics.
Randy Billings @randybillings.bsky.social Political reporter at the Portland Press Herald/ Maine Sunday Telegram, musician https://www.pressherald.com/author/randy-billings/
Maine Center for Economic Policy @mecep.bsky.social Nonpartisan research & policy organization dedicated to improving the economic wellbeing of Mainers with low and moderate income since 1994.
Maine Equal Justice @maineequaljustice.bsky.social
Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social Scourge of the despot. Master of the atom. Anchor-reporter at NEWS CENTER Maine 1979-2022. Well, one of those things is true. Host of "In The Arena" Maine politics podcast at WMTW-TV. https://storystudio.wmtw.com/inthearena/