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MPA seeks Small Business Community Organizer

The “Small Business Community Organizer” responsibilities include outreach/recruitment, leadership development/training, and mobilization of small business owners to engage targets, decision-makers and the media in support of progressive health care reform. Learn More...

MPA launches the Healthcare for America NOW! campaign in Maine!

Earlier this week MPA helped launch a national healthcare campaign as part of the Invest in America's Future effort led by our national affiliate USAction. Similar launch events took place in 40 other states. Check out the News & Media Page to see what the press had to say about it!

Ali Vander Zanden speaks at the HCAN Launch

MPA members endeavor to protect Mainer's right to Health Care!

MPA members speak out against the campaign to take funding away from important programs that provide health care for over 18,000 Mainers.

 

2008 Portland Rising Tide Dinner a Success!

On Friday June 13th, MPA held its annual Rising Tide Dinner in Portland. Folk musician Ellis Paul performed a keynote concert, and awards were given to John and Artis Bernard, Sarah Standiford, Alison Smith and Representitive John Brautigam for their outstanding work the past year. Below are some random photos, click the thumbnails for larger images!

MPA Communications and Development Director Amy Thompson speaks at the 2008 Rising Tide Dinner. State Organizer Ben Chin poses for a photo with Congressman Mike Michaud John and Artis Bernard give an acceptance speech after receiving their Rising Tide Award.

Rep. John Brautigam accepts and award from MPA member Jacquie Murphy. 2008 Portland Rising Tide Dinner Rep. Deb Simpson and Congressmen Tom Allen.

Ellis Paul performs! Executive Director Jesse Graham speaks with Rep, Hannah Pingree MPA staff and volunteers prepare a delicious feast!

Work for MPA!

We are a looking for summer phone and field organizers! Get a job you can feel good about, apply today!

 

 

 

Help us win Universal Single-payer Health Care for Maine!

We have kicked off a major campaign to push for a universal single-payer plan for Maine.

To help us meet our goal, we’re identifying volunteers around the state who can pledge to collect 50 signatures in their hometown.
Read more and find out how you can help here

Health care for all!

Four Freedoms Fund

Read about one of the major funders of our sister organization, the Maine People's Resource Center.

Legislative Scorecard

See how your Senator and Representatives voted on MPA issues last session:
2008 Legislative Scoreard

Alliance newsletter

Most recent issue:
2008 Legislative Agenda, Lobby Day Coverage, MPA's election year activities and much more!
Download Summer 2008 Alliance (PDF file)

Alliance Archive

Has your life been impacted by a lack of health insurance?

Telling our stories is powerful. Sharing our stories shows others having similar difficulties that they are not alone. If your life has been impacted by a lack of affordable, quality health insurance, please tell us your story.

Get involved in your local chapter

There are many ways to get involved in MPA, and as many reasons for doing so. Find out what's going on at your local chapter...
Androscoggin Valley Chapter
Greater Portland Chapter
Penobscot Valley Chapter
Montville Chapter

MPRC Citizen's Guide
A Citizen's Guide to the 123rd Maine Legislature

Published by the Maine People's Resource Center, the Citizen’s Guide is an invaluable tool for anyone interested in
or involved with Maine’s legislative process... order now

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