Hancock County DemocratsStudies show that community canvassing works at increasing voter participation and also more wins for candidates we support. You can do community canvassing on your time schedule and you’ll see it makes a Real Difference. About 20% of eligible voters did not vote in 2024 and if we cut that in half in 2026 it […]
The New Ellsworth Democrats will hold an Open House and Fundraiser on Friday, July 26th at 6:00pm at the home of the HCDC chair, Charles Stephens. This event will be a great place to connect with fellow Democrats as well as to hear from leaders in your community. All are welcome. We encourage donations from […]
A Conversation with Reps. Russell White and Tavis Hasenfus Two Maine House Reps will discuss LD 1971 from opposing viewpoints using a nonconfrontational Better Angels debate model. They are Rep. Russell White (R-Ellsworth) and Rep Tavis Hasenfus (D-Readfield). This is an online event. Register Online.
The best way to encourage your sheriffs to not cooperate with ICE is to talk to your sheriff, in person or online, in your community. Disappeared In America is a campaign led by a growing coalition of immigrant rights, faith, rule of law, and pro-democracy organizations. It is providing resources to help people learn more […]
One Million Rising is a national effort to train one million people to resist authoritarianism – together. Through a series of trainings and local gatherings, communities will gain the skills and people power to stop this Administration from gaining more power. This is ongoing online training which takes place each Wednesday. See the schedule and […]
David Hogg will speak with Hannah Pingree, the youngest woman ever elected both majority leader of the Maine House of Representatives and Speaker of the House, about getting young progressive people in office.
This weekly standout takes place in Southwest Harbor at Pemetic green/St. John’s Church and all are invited to stand and promote administration change in all ways.
The weekly standout in Blue Hill takes place along main street in front of the town hall. This weekly protest began in Nov 2023 to oppose the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza but all activists are invited to participate.
WE RISE Peaceful Standout will be held in Ellsworth on Saturday, August 2nd from 4:30-6:00 pm. Standout on High Street sidewalks between Wendy’s and Shinbashi (park in the Shaws parking lot) and Key Bank to LLBean (park at Key Bank or LLBean parking lot). Single file, off the curb. Please bring signs, flags and a […]
Marvin Ott is a professor at Johns Hopkins University and senior scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center of the Smithsonian Institution who spent four decades with the federal government. His annual lectures provide an opportunity for citizens in and around Hancock County to learn about current world issues from an international affairs expert. The free […]