No on 1 Blog Posts
Tuesday 11/3/09
Posted by - Matt Moonen
As former Gov. Howard Dean always says... you get a "C" for just voting. Democracy is about more than voting. Winning elections is about more than voting.
We win by volunteering.
What we need help with STAT is calling our supporters to remind THEM to vote.
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Tuesday 11/3/09
Posted by - Darlene Huntress
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Tuesday 11/3/09
Posted by - Karin Roland
So things are winding down to a finish. You may be thinking, okay, I voted, but what else can I do?
Do I have some things for you.
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Monday 10/26/09
Posted by - Lyndon Cudlitz
Members of Maine's Deaf community discuss Question 1 in American Sign Language.
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Sunday 10/25/09
Posted by - Guest Blogger - Heidi Overbeck
Heidi Overbeck is a guest blogger who wanted to write about her experience canvassing in Portland today.
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Saturday 10/24/09
Posted by - Jesse Connolly
Big news: our campaign announced yesterday that we've raised over $4 million in our effort to preserve marriage equality and defeat Question 1. Unfortunately, but somewhat expectedly, Yes on 1 filed their fundraising report and raised $1.4 million in just 20 days. Over $1.1 million of that came from National Organization for Marriage, a radical anti-equality group from New Jersey.
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Friday 10/23/09
Posted by - Dorian Cole
Just in case you haven't seen the video of Philip Spooner testifying at the legislative hearing this past May, I'm providing the video for you again. This short clip of Mr. Spooner's testimony in favor of Maine's marriage equality law took place in front of an overflowing crowd at the State Capital this spring. It was extremely moving then and it still is now, nearly 6 months later.
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Thursday 10/22/09
Posted by - Dorian Cole
Have you seen this video yet? It's a short clip of Phillip Spooner's testimony in favor of Maine's marriage equality law in front of an overflow crowd at the State Capital this spring. It's an extremely moving few minutes, and it's worth a watch.
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Wednesday 10/21/09
Posted by - Dorian Cole
Jesse Connolly, Campaign Manager for NO on 1, on the Rachel Maddow show!
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Wednesday 10/21/09
Posted by - Evan Dalzell
It's official. The latest poll (link to poll) shows us in a dead heat-- 48% of Maine voters will vote NO, 48% yes, and 4% are undecided. This proves what we've always known -- this referendum will be won by the campaign with the best Get Out the Vote program.
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Tuesday 10/20/09
Posted by - Mark Sullivan
As we close in on Election Day, we begin a couple of weeks full of debates. The debates below are open to questions through either email or phone calls. However, due to the expected high volume of questions, be sure to get yours in early. This week we have the following debates:
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Tuesday 10/20/09
Posted by - Shaun Dow
Suzanne Blackburn-Volunteer hoping for equality for all
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Monday 10/19/09
Posted by - Dorian Cole
Check on the footage from our press conference!
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Monday 10/19/09
Posted by - Evan Dalzell
I'm sure you've heard the latest poll numbers by now. With just 15 days left until the election, NO on 1 has a razor-thin lead in the race for marriage equality. But here's the catch: NO on 1 voters are less likely to vote than our opponents' supporters. That means that we must talk to each and every one of our supporters over the next two weeks and urge them to vote NO on 1 early-- we can't afford to leave any NO votes behind. Can you join us for just a few hours to help in our massive Get Out The Early Vote effort?
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Sunday 10/18/09
Posted by - Mark Sullivan
It's been an incredible weekend for No on 1. Yesterday we saw that the Bangor Daily News endorsed us. It wasn't something we were expecting, and something that was very exciting! And then today we found out that the Maine Sunday Telegram/Portland Press Herald also endorsed us. Again, not something we were sure of. Maine's two largest newspapers have taken a stand in telling Maine voters to vote No on 1 this November.
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Sunday 10/18/09
Posted by - Jesse Connolly
As you've probably heard by now, Janet Mills, Maine's Attorney General, has finished her report on whether or not the same-sex marriage law would have any impact on schools. Her findings were concrete, and what we've been saying all along.
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Sunday 10/18/09
Posted by - Dorian Cole
We appreciate all of the wonderful hard work our supporters have done for our campaign. It's been noted that Yes on 1 signs have been stolen. This information showed up on their facebook page as well as in the Bangor Daily News. We've also heard reports from our supporters that their "NO on 1" signs have been stolen as well, but we really need to emphasize that such activities do not benefit the campaign and in fact only cause us harm. Please be respectful of all views and opinions. Also, please know that stealing signs is illegal and the fines for doing so are up to $250 per sign. The best support you can give us is volunteering and voting early.
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Friday 10/16/09
Posted by - Andy Szekeres
I was legally married to my partner in the great state of Vermont on September 1st of this year. While on the honeymoon to the great state of Maine, I learned that Marriage Equality was under attack. After experiencing my own wedding, I decided to stay in Maine and join the volunteer team and do whatever I can to protect Marriage for all Maine Families.
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Friday 10/16/09
Posted by - Dorian Cole
Many of you may not be aware of this, but the No on 1 campaign has had strong support from the Netroots from the very beginning. As a big THANK YOU,
Adam Bink from
Open Left helped our team put together this video. I hope you'll take a minute or two to watch it.
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Thursday 10/15/09
Posted by - Dorian Cole
" Portland has to order extra ballots for absentee voters. "
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Thursday 10/15/09
Posted by - Andy Szekeres
Our friends over at Blue America, a fundraising page for progressive congressional candidates, have announced a contest designed to help raise funds but also provides some amazing prizes to some lucky supporters of the No On 1 Campaign! It ends at 9 AM ET tomorrow morning so you better act fast!!!
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Thursday 10/15/09
Posted by - Dorian Cole
As of today we have 19 days until Election Day. That means we have less than three weeks to talk to as many voters as possible and encourage them to vote early. Starting now, you can go to your city or town hall and vote early. Or, you can request an absentee ballot online. Either way, it only takes a few minutes.
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Thursday 10/15/09
Posted by - Evan Dalzell
If you are within driving distance to Maine, consider making a trip to Maine and help us protect Marriage Equality. In just 19 days Maine will decide the direction for the national marriage equality movement. With a dead heat in the polls, this vote may come down to just a few votes. When the election results come in, can you risk not doing all you can to protect Maine's Marriage Equality.
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Wednesday 10/7/09
Posted by - Mark Sullivan
Please join the NO on 1 Campaign for a Play Date for Equality
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Wednesday 10/7/09
Posted by - Dorian Cole
So you want to help No on 1 preserve marriage equality for all Mainers but can't make it to a phone bank? Good news! Our Calls for Equality program allows you to phone bank from home. All you need is a phone and a computer with an internet connection. We'll provide the rest.
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Thursday 10/1/09
Posted by - Jen Higgins
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Wednesday 9/30/09
Posted by - Jesse Connolly
A new public poll from Democracy Corps was released yesterday, showing No on 1 with a slight lead of 50% to 41%, a significant jump from the Daily Kos poll the other week that showed our opposition leading 48% to 46%. The new numbers are encouraging, but it's that 9% of voters that are still undecided that will determine this race.
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Friday 9/18/09
Posted by - Monique Hoeflinger
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Thursday 9/17/09
Posted by - Dorian Cole
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Wednesday 9/16/09
Posted by - Dorian Cole
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Wednesday 9/16/09
Posted by - Evan Moody
Join No On 1: Protect Maine Equality on Facebook and Twitter and win a "Marriage is so Mainestream" t-shirt!
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Monday 9/14/09
Posted by - Dorian Cole
As you may have heard, the Roman Catholic diocese of Portland held a statewide second collection this past weekend to raise money for Stand for Marriage Maine. They also held their closed door rally last night while we held the first of our Community Conversation series in Augusta. I want you all to know that there are many Catholics and people from other faiths and traditions coming together in support of marriage equality.
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Friday 9/4/09
Posted by - Jesse Connolly
September 4, by Campaign Manager Jesse Connolly
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Tuesday 8/25/09
Posted by - Jeremy Kennedy
August 25, 2009 - By Organizer Jeremy Kennedy
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Friday 8/21/09
Posted by - Vanessa Macoy
August 20, 2009 - By Organizer Vanessa Macoy
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Saturday 8/15/09
Posted by - Michael A. Jones
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Tuesday 8/11/09
Posted by - Evan Moody
Today No On 1/Protect Maine Equality (formerly Maine Freedom To Marry) issued a call to its anti-gay opponents, asking them to endorse a standard of ethics in the battle to repeal same-same marriage.
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Tuesday 8/11/09
Posted by - Evan Dalzell
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Thursday 7/30/09
Posted by - Evan Moody
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Thursday 7/30/09
Posted by - Evan Moody
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Thursday 7/30/09
Posted by - Evan Moody
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Wednesday 7/29/09
Posted by - Evan Moody
Opponents and supporters of gay marriage are laying the groundwork for a tough summer political campaign that experts say will put Maine in the national spotlight.
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