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A training on how to recognize and resist authoritarianism and White \u201cChristian\u201d Nationalism<\/h3>\n
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Authoritarianism and White \u201cChristian\u201d Nationalism are closely linked and it\u2019s up to us to expose that link and counteract it\u2014for the good of our democracy and our faith. Because so-called \u201cChristian\u201d Nationalists and the authoritarian government they support threaten a foundation of our Constitution and our creed: belief in the sacred worth and equality of all people.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why Maine Council of Churches and Multifaith Justice Maine are inviting you to attend this online training led by our national partners at\u00a0Interfaith Alliance\u00a0and get equipped to speak and act with the moral clarity this moment demands.<\/p>\n

Adam Friedman of Interfaith Alliance who will lead this training says, \u201cFaith communities have superpowers in this moment to make a real difference in unique ways. We will focus on showing what those superpowers are and how to activate them through interfaith nonviolent civil resistance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam and others from Interfaith Alliance will teach us how to refuse to cede ground to anti-democratic activists who think their \u201creligious freedom\u201d should be a license to hurt others. We\u2019ll learn how to thwart their desire for social control, white supremacist beliefs, gleeful malevolence, and comfort with authoritarian violence.<\/p>\n

At the end of the training, you\u2019ll learn about next steps you can take right here in Maine, including a follow-up training that will be offered by Multifaith Justice Maine, a group led by Rev. Dr. Jodi Hayashida.<\/p>\n

Because you believe authoritarianism is a spiritual crisis and betrays the divine call to love, justice, and humility, please join us for this important training. The Zoom link for this will be emailed to you prior to the start of the training. Please RSVP here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","excerpt":"","slug":"democracy-not-theocracy","image":{"url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Black-Flag-CHristian-Nationalism.png","id":2203,"extension":"png","width":642,"height":524,"filesize":158880,"sizes":{"medium":{"width":300,"height":245,"mime-type":"image\/png","filesize":55686,"url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Black-Flag-CHristian-Nationalism-300x245.png"},"thumbnail":{"width":150,"height":150,"mime-type":"image\/png","filesize":23199,"url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Black-Flag-CHristian-Nationalism-150x150.png"},"post-thumbnail":{"width":100,"height":82,"mime-type":"image\/png","filesize":8097,"url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Black-Flag-CHristian-Nationalism-100x82.png"}}},"all_day":false,"start_date":"2026-02-26 18:30:00","start_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"02","day":"26","hour":"18","minutes":"30","seconds":"00"},"end_date":"2026-02-26 20:00:00","end_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"02","day":"26","hour":"20","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_start_date":"2026-02-26 23:30:00","utc_start_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"02","day":"26","hour":"23","minutes":"30","seconds":"00"},"utc_end_date":"2026-02-27 01:00:00","utc_end_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"02","day":"27","hour":"01","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"timezone":"America\/New_York","timezone_abbr":"EST","cost":"","cost_details":{"currency_symbol":"$","currency_code":"USD","currency_position":"prefix","values":[]},"website":"https:\/\/actionnetwork.org\/events\/democracy-not-theocracy","show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"hide_from_listings":false,"sticky":false,"featured":false,"categories":[{"name":"Trainings","slug":"trainings","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":9,"taxonomy":"tribe_events_cat","description":"","parent":0,"count":34,"filter":"raw","id":9,"urls":{"self":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories\/9","collection":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories"}}],"tags":[],"venue":{"id":545,"author":"3","status":"publish","date":"2024-07-26 14:16:54","date_utc":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","modified":"2024-07-26 14:16:54","modified_utc":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/venue\/virtual\/","venue":"Virtual","slug":"virtual","show_map":false,"show_map_link":false,"global_id":"mainepeoplesalliance.org?id=545","global_id_lineage":["mainepeoplesalliance.org?id=545"]},"organizer":[],"custom_fields":[]},{"id":2332,"global_id":"mainepeoplesalliance.org?id=2332","global_id_lineage":["mainepeoplesalliance.org?id=2332"],"author":"3","status":"publish","date":"2026-02-23 14:05:36","date_utc":"2026-02-23 19:05:36","modified":"2026-02-23 16:28:25","modified_utc":"2026-02-23 21:28:25","url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/event\/talking-to-businesses-about-what-to-do-if-ice-shows-up\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/2332","title":"Talking to businesses about what to do if ICE shows up","description":"

Unconstitutional workplace arrests by federal agents are on the rise across the country. As ICE agents continue to target Maine, federal agents are relying on people not being prepared in order to get away with unconstitutional searches. We need workplaces across Maine to be educated and organized so that unconstitutional searches don’t continue to work here. Join us to learn about how to talk to workplaces about steps they can take to make their workplaces safer from ICE raids. We will discuss how to find workplaces to talk to, what resources we should share, and what strategies they can utilize to minimize harm when federal agents show up. 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Open to staff and volunteers who want to learn how to talk to media so that they control the story, not the reporter or the other side. Skills will include preparing for an interview, making points and answering questions so you\u2019re more likely to be used in the ultimate story, staying on message no matter what, and connecting with reporters in a positive and productive way. Training will include group\/pair practice and participants will leave with materials they can use for the future.<\/p>\n

Because space is limited, we may not be able to accept everyone who applies. Please tell us a little bit about yourself and why you want to come to the training. Deadline to apply is Monday February 16th, 2026. Apply here!<\/a><\/strong> Cost is $50.00 per person.<\/em><\/p>\n

We aim to offer these trainings to as many people as possible to strengthen the progressive movement. While there are costs involved\u2014staff time, food, venue rental, and materials\u2014the fee we\u2019re asking for covers the basics. However, we don\u2019t want cost to be a barrier for anyone. If you can\u2019t pay the full amount, simply pay what you can afford. And if you\u2019re unable to pay at all, please apply anyway\u2014we\u2019ll do our best to accommodate you! If accepted into the program, the trainer will discuss with you about payment options and sliding fees.<\/p>","excerpt":"","slug":"how-to-talk-to-media-training","image":{"url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Comms-training.jpg","id":1764,"extension":"jpg","width":287,"height":251,"filesize":23443,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"width":150,"height":150,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":7449,"url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Comms-training-150x150.jpg"},"post-thumbnail":{"width":100,"height":87,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":3638,"url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Comms-training-100x87.jpg"}}},"all_day":false,"start_date":"2026-03-09 17:30:00","start_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"03","day":"09","hour":"17","minutes":"30","seconds":"00"},"end_date":"2026-03-09 19:30:00","end_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"03","day":"09","hour":"19","minutes":"30","seconds":"00"},"utc_start_date":"2026-03-09 21:30:00","utc_start_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"03","day":"09","hour":"21","minutes":"30","seconds":"00"},"utc_end_date":"2026-03-09 23:30:00","utc_end_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"03","day":"09","hour":"23","minutes":"30","seconds":"00"},"timezone":"America\/New_York","timezone_abbr":"EDT","cost":"$50","cost_details":{"currency_symbol":"$","currency_code":"USD","currency_position":"prefix","values":["50"]},"website":"https:\/\/actionnetwork.org\/events\/apply-now-how-to-talk-to-media-training\/","show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"hide_from_listings":false,"sticky":false,"featured":false,"categories":[{"name":"Trainings","slug":"trainings","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":9,"taxonomy":"tribe_events_cat","description":"","parent":0,"count":34,"filter":"raw","id":9,"urls":{"self":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories\/9","collection":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories"}}],"tags":[],"venue":{"id":545,"author":"3","status":"publish","date":"2024-07-26 14:16:54","date_utc":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","modified":"2024-07-26 14:16:54","modified_utc":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/venue\/virtual\/","venue":"Virtual","slug":"virtual","show_map":false,"show_map_link":false,"global_id":"mainepeoplesalliance.org?id=545","global_id_lineage":["mainepeoplesalliance.org?id=545"]},"organizer":[],"custom_fields":[]},{"id":1747,"global_id":"mainepeoplesalliance.org?id=1747","global_id_lineage":["mainepeoplesalliance.org?id=1747"],"author":"3","status":"publish","date":"2025-12-15 11:33:44","date_utc":"2025-12-15 16:33:44","modified":"2026-01-08 12:24:32","modified_utc":"2026-01-08 17:24:32","url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/event\/local-legislation-monthly-organizing-fundamentals\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/1747","title":"Local Legislation (Monthly Organizing Fundamentals)","description":"

Sometimes a small group of concerned citizens just has to speak up and change how their local community operates. Let\u2019s talk about how!<\/p>\n

This training is open to all progressive staff and any volunteer who is ready to take a leap in their organizing skills. Register here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>","excerpt":"","slug":"local-legislation-monthly-organizing-fundamentals","image":{"url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Monthly-Organizing-Fundamentals.jpg","id":1743,"extension":"jpg","width":313,"height":216,"filesize":25633,"sizes":{"medium":{"width":300,"height":207,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":15089,"url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Monthly-Organizing-Fundamentals-300x207.jpg"},"thumbnail":{"width":150,"height":150,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":8130,"url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Monthly-Organizing-Fundamentals-150x150.jpg"},"post-thumbnail":{"width":100,"height":69,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":3593,"url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Monthly-Organizing-Fundamentals-100x69.jpg"}}},"all_day":false,"start_date":"2026-03-19 18:30:00","start_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"03","day":"19","hour":"18","minutes":"30","seconds":"00"},"end_date":"2026-03-19 20:30:00","end_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"03","day":"19","hour":"20","minutes":"30","seconds":"00"},"utc_start_date":"2026-03-19 22:30:00","utc_start_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"03","day":"19","hour":"22","minutes":"30","seconds":"00"},"utc_end_date":"2026-03-20 00:30:00","utc_end_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"03","day":"20","hour":"00","minutes":"30","seconds":"00"},"timezone":"America\/New_York","timezone_abbr":"EDT","cost":"","cost_details":{"currency_symbol":"$","currency_code":"USD","currency_position":"prefix","values":[]},"website":"https:\/\/actionnetwork.org\/events\/local-legislation-monthly-organizing-fundamentals\/","show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"hide_from_listings":false,"sticky":false,"featured":false,"categories":[{"name":"Trainings","slug":"trainings","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":9,"taxonomy":"tribe_events_cat","description":"","parent":0,"count":34,"filter":"raw","id":9,"urls":{"self":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories\/9","collection":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories"}}],"tags":[],"venue":{"id":545,"author":"3","status":"publish","date":"2024-07-26 14:16:54","date_utc":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","modified":"2024-07-26 14:16:54","modified_utc":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/venue\/virtual\/","venue":"Virtual","slug":"virtual","show_map":false,"show_map_link":false,"global_id":"mainepeoplesalliance.org?id=545","global_id_lineage":["mainepeoplesalliance.org?id=545"]},"organizer":[],"custom_fields":[]},{"id":1760,"global_id":"mainepeoplesalliance.org?id=1760","global_id_lineage":["mainepeoplesalliance.org?id=1760"],"author":"3","status":"publish","date":"2025-12-15 11:44:32","date_utc":"2025-12-15 16:44:32","modified":"2026-02-24 16:13:42","modified_utc":"2026-02-24 21:13:42","url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/event\/from-scarcity-to-abundance-fundraising-training-2\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/1760","title":"From Scarcity to Abundance: Fundraising Training","description":"

Open to staff and volunteers who want to increase their comfort with\u2014and skills at\u2014fundraising to build powerful organizations. Small dollar programs, major donor fundraising, grant prospecting\u2014we’ll cover it all!<\/p>\n

Because space is limited, we may not be able to accept everyone who applies. Please tell us a little bit about yourself and why you want to come to the training. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 17th, 2026. Apply here!<\/a><\/strong> Cost is $50.00 per person.<\/em><\/p>\n

We aim to offer these trainings to as many people as possible to strengthen the progressive movement. While there are costs involved\u2014staff time, food, venue rental, and materials\u2014the fee we\u2019re asking for covers the basics. However, we don\u2019t want cost to be a barrier for anyone. If you can\u2019t pay the full amount, simply pay what you can afford. And if you\u2019re unable to pay at all, please apply anyway\u2014we\u2019ll do our best to accommodate you! If accepted into the program, the trainer will discuss with you about payment options and sliding fees.<\/p>","excerpt":"","slug":"from-scarcity-to-abundance-fundraising-training-2","image":{"url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fundraising-training.jpg","id":1761,"extension":"jpg","width":318,"height":231,"filesize":20347,"sizes":{"medium":{"width":300,"height":218,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":12773,"url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fundraising-training-300x218.jpg"},"thumbnail":{"width":150,"height":150,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":6479,"url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fundraising-training-150x150.jpg"},"post-thumbnail":{"width":100,"height":73,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":3051,"url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fundraising-training-100x73.jpg"}}},"all_day":false,"start_date":"2026-03-24 10:00:00","start_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"03","day":"24","hour":"10","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"end_date":"2026-03-24 15:30:00","end_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"03","day":"24","hour":"15","minutes":"30","seconds":"00"},"utc_start_date":"2026-03-24 14:00:00","utc_start_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"03","day":"24","hour":"14","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_end_date":"2026-03-24 19:30:00","utc_end_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"03","day":"24","hour":"19","minutes":"30","seconds":"00"},"timezone":"America\/New_York","timezone_abbr":"EDT","cost":"$50","cost_details":{"currency_symbol":"$","currency_code":"USD","currency_position":"prefix","values":["50"]},"website":"https:\/\/actionnetwork.org\/events\/apply-now-from-scarcity-to-abundance-fundraising-training\/","show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"hide_from_listings":false,"sticky":false,"featured":false,"categories":[{"name":"Trainings","slug":"trainings","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":9,"taxonomy":"tribe_events_cat","description":"","parent":0,"count":34,"filter":"raw","id":9,"urls":{"self":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories\/9","collection":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories"}}],"tags":[],"venue":{"id":553,"author":"3","status":"publish","date":"2024-07-26 15:04:36","date_utc":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","modified":"2024-07-26 15:04:36","modified_utc":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/venue\/china-lake-house\/","venue":"China Lake House","slug":"china-lake-house","address":"701 Neck Road","city":"China","country":"United States","state":"ME","zip":"04358","stateprovince":"ME","show_map":false,"show_map_link":false,"global_id":"mainepeoplesalliance.org?id=553","global_id_lineage":["mainepeoplesalliance.org?id=553"]},"organizer":[],"custom_fields":[]},{"id":1766,"global_id":"mainepeoplesalliance.org?id=1766","global_id_lineage":["mainepeoplesalliance.org?id=1766"],"author":"3","status":"publish","date":"2025-12-15 11:51:45","date_utc":"2025-12-15 16:51:45","modified":"2025-12-15 11:51:45","modified_utc":"2025-12-15 16:51:45","url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/event\/how-to-write-an-op-ed-training\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/mainepeoplesalliance.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/1766","title":"How to Write an Op-Ed Training","description":"

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