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News<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Beacon<\/h4>\n

Recent Stories and Podcasts<\/h2>\n

Beacon is a website and podcast created by the Maine People\u2019s Alliance to highlight the experiences of everyday Mainers, share information about the political and policy processes that affect Maine people and promote a progressive worldview based on community, fairness and investing in the future.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

See Stories<\/span>On MaineBeacon.com<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a>
Listen to Podcasts<\/span>On MaineBeacon.com<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

MPA<\/h4>\n

Press Releases<\/h2><\/div>

February 12, 2026<\/h4><\/div>

In advance of budget hearings, advocates urge legislature to fund vital programs by taxing wealthiest Mainers and corporations<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

February 4, 2026<\/h4><\/div>

Maine People\u2019s Alliance endorses Graham Platner to face Collins for US Senate<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

January 21, 2026<\/h4><\/div>

MPA response to ICE hostile action against Mainers<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

December 8, 2025<\/h4><\/div>

Maine People\u2019s Alliance endorses Scott Harriman in House District 94 Special Election<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

November 20, 2025<\/h4><\/div>

Mainers give Collins the bill for skyrocketing health insurance costs<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

November 12, 2025<\/h4><\/div>

Poll: Majority of voters disapprove of Collins on shutdown<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

October 30, 2025<\/h4><\/div>

As ACA open enrollment approaches, advocates call on Congress ensure affordable healthcare for Mainers<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

October 17, 2025<\/h4><\/div>

Mainers call on Trump and Collins to end shutdown and protect access to affordable health care<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

October 16, 2025<\/h4><\/div>

Maine People\u2019s Alliance urges supporters to vote No on Question 1<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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MPA<\/h4>\n

In the News<\/h2><\/div>

News Center Maine<\/h4><\/div>

Maine groups rally in Portland over ICE operations<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

WMTW<\/h4><\/div>

Maine residents who rely on ACA worried about skyrocketing health insurance costs<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Maine Morning Star<\/h4><\/div>

Calling Medicaid a \u2018lifeline\u2019 for Mainers, health advocates urge Collins to oppose GOP budget bill<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

WABI TV<\/h4><\/div>

Community organization delivers boxing gloves to Sen. Collins\u2019 office<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Maine Morning Star<\/h4><\/div>

On Tax Day, Mainers rally against tax breaks for the wealthy<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

News Center Maine<\/h4><\/div>

Maine People’s Alliance pressures Sen. Collins to protect social programs<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Bangor Daily News<\/h4><\/div>

Bangor schools don\u2019t know if Trump\u2019s orders will axe diversity committee<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

News Center Maine<\/h4><\/div>

Activists gather in Bangor to voice concerns over federal policy changes<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Maine Public<\/h4><\/div>

Maine People’s Alliance will work to protect federal safety net programs while Trump is in office<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
See all News<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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