Statement condemning the passage of Florida Senate Bill 254
Statement Condemning the Passage of Florida Senate Bill 254
The Maine Green Independent Party (MGIP) strongly condemns the passage of Florida Senate Bill 254, which bans gender-affirming care for transgender youth and adults in the state of Florida. This bill is a blatant attack on the human rights and dignity of transgender people, who deserve respect and support for their identity and expression. It is also a violation of medical ethics and contradicts the scientific consensus and best practices of professional associations such as the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which endorse gender-affirming care as safe and effective.
We stand in solidarity with the transgender community in Florida and across the country, who are facing an unprecedented wave of discriminatory legislation that seeks to erase their existence and deny them access to essential health care. The MGIP affirms the right of every person to selfdetermination and bodily integrity, regardless of their gender identity or expression.
People across the the country are seeking care out of state because of extreme laws that criminalize health care. We call upon the state of Maine to enact a shield law that protects the recipients and providers of medical treatment against civil or criminal charges from states where health care is banned.
Sincerely,
Lyn Maravell, MGIP Co-Chair
Fred McCann, MGIP Co-Chair
Statement in support of anti-war protests in July, August and September
Statement in support of protests occurring in July, August, and September in Maine:
U.S. proxy war in Ukraine against Russia - $120 billion so far - No War with China
The Maine Green Independent Party is deeply concerned about the ongoing war in Ukraine, which has caused immense suffering and devastation. We urge all parties to stop the continuing escalation of hostilities and to seek a peaceful and lasting solution to the conflict.
We are also alarmed by the rising tensions between the U.S. and China over various issues, such as Taiwan, the South China Sea, human rights, trade, and technology. We believe that a war would be disastrous for humanity and the planet, and would threaten the security and stability of the entire world.
We believe that peace is possible and necessary, and that war is not inevitable or acceptable. We stand in solidarity with all those who work for peace and justice, and who oppose violence and aggression.
Sincerely, Lyn Maravell, MGIP Co-Chair
Fred McCann, MGIP Co-Chair
Saturday July 22 at 1:30pm Augusta (Civic Center intersection on Route 27 at I-95)
Saturday August 19 at 1:30pm Ellsworth (Route 1 intersection with Main St.)
Saturday September (exact date TBD) Skowhegan (Margaret Chase Smith bridge at confluence of Routes 2 & 201)
