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Maine NEW Leadership is a nonpartisan program created to address the under-representation of women in civic and political leadership roles.

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Women's Media Center finds that “women and people of color are practically invisible — two-thirds of the guest appearances are by men and nearly three-quarters are White. White men comprise the overall majority of all guest appearances on these programs.”

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Study finds "hat children not only perceive politics to be a male-dominated space, but with age, girls increasingly see political leadership as a 'man’s world.'" Read the full article at link.
https://t.co/USxIOABWgq

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The Eagleton Institute of Politics has released This Moment in Democracy: An Eagleton Update sharing the Institute's research, academic programs, and public service efforts.
https://t.co/JTJAMnWRkN

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Watch this 4 min video about the Wabanaki Women's Economic Mobility Hub, a partnership between the Maine Women's Fund & Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness to create a deeper understanding of the barriers to economic mobility & security for Wabanaki women. https://t.co/fItPuqtaLN

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Join Verrill Employment & Labor Attorneys Rob Brooks and Liz Johnston on Oct 14 for a free webinar on legal issues for employers at various stages of returning to the workplace, including those working in a “hybrid” model. Sign up at link!
https://t.co/2tH0fpk7d5

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UMaine Winter Session courses have been announced!
https://t.co/72TUq344zH

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The Maine State Chamber of Commerce will host an in depth look at Governor Mill’s Climate Action Plan, Maine Won’t Wait, on Oct 12 from 8:30-3:30.
https://t.co/V5hti2NDkn

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Shout-out to UMS Board of Trustees member and UMaine alum - and friend of NEWL! - Emily Cain and members of Sigma Chi fraternity for their appearances in vaccination promotional video “Hit me with your best shot,” produced by Northern Light Health!
https://t.co/EDYhBwwF9j

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Overcoming bias, Penny Harrington became the first woman to head a major city police department in the nation, in Portland, Oregon.
https://t.co/InQZ0iRNli

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On Oct 25, UMaine will host the 16th Annual University of Maine Clinical Geriatrics Colloquium: Advancing Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Delivery of Age Friendly Health Care. This year's colloquium is a virtual event.
https://t.co/Au3biB6WFR

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Maine Women's Lobby has released their 2021 Legislative Report Card!
https://t.co/v5n0zLvLIA

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Looking for the 411 on Maine public affairs? The Maine Take with Dana Connors is a livestream program with perspectives on top issues impacting Maine’s economy. Tues at noon during legislative session; every other Tues when legislature not in session. https://t.co/UaJKK9JYCT

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Happy Labor Day!

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Enjoy this virtual tour of Maine's First Amendment Museum, a non-partisan, non-profit resource located in the heart of the historic Capitol District of Augusta, Maine! https://t.co/sx5HJmW3fr

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Are you a current student? Do you think you might like to have a career one day? Check out the resources offered by Maine Career Catalyst!
https://t.co/joqO6ij0LM

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Join the Maine State Chamber for a webinar on May 26 on how systems adapted to meet pandemic and social distancing challenges, & how the lessons learned from the last year will continue to impact health care & health insurance. Free & open to the public.
https://t.co/7rqO9yYW7u

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For the first time, the Center for American Women in Politics has expanded its data collections to include a nationwide look at women in municipal offices.
https://t.co/htAnwm2dGf

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Call for Research Proposals from the Center for American Women in Politics:
Identifying and Addressing Barriers and Opportunities to Women’s Political Power
https://t.co/lSSSsugQLR

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Experts who sounded the alarm about the care economy were often shunted to the side of policy discussions. Not anymore.
Policymakers Used to Ignore Child Care. Then Came the Pandemic. https://t.co/6OiXTFsYSQ

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On May 21st Senator Angus King joins the ME State Chamber of Commerce to discuss investments in infrastructure that begin to close the digital divide & ensure more Americans can access the affordable, high-speed broadband. Free & open to the public.
https://t.co/mS8Z6wPRMU