In these uncertain times, every act of kindness and service makes a difference. And if there’s one thing I know about Mainers, it’s that we take care of one another—especially when times are tough.
As this Administration has made life harder for millions and trampled our Constitution, the most common question I’ve gotten—by far—is, “What can I do to help”?
ServeMaine connects people with volunteer opportunities across our state, making it easy for people to turn their anger into action.
American servicemembers are dead.
Civilians are being killed and displaced.
Energy infrastructure is under attack.
Markets are rattled and oil prices are climbing.
This isn't a goddam game.
When deeply unserious people are put in charge of serious decisions, bad things happen.
STOP. THIS. WAR.
…I’m sorry, what?
We hear incoherent bullshit from Trump every day, but this is just staggering incompetence.
Nearly 10 days into this reckless and unauthorized war, we still have no clear explanation of what the objective is, how long the conflict will last, or what the endgame looks like.
Some advice from a New Englander: do NOT come for our Dunkin.
Plus, we have much bigger things to worry about than “sugary drinks” at coffee chains like Dunkin—like feeding hungry families, getting toxic chemicals out of our environment, and supporting the farmers who grow our food (to name a few).
Sadly, we face a steep uphill battle, as the Trump Administration breaks its MAHA promises and works to protect chemical companies and Big Ag at the expense of our health—and our planet.
Huge thanks to @19thnews.org for spotlighting my work.
Since coming to Congress, I’ve worked hard to channel my passion for organic farming into common-sense policies that support farmers, hold corporations accountable, and ensure that every family has access to nutritious food.
These ideals are in natural alignment with the emerging "MAHA" movement.
Post from historian Heather Cox Richardson which reads: "Just a reminder that Muslims have been on this continent since the first arrival of non-Indigenous people. They were among the first generation of Americans, and have been here ever since."
Also this 👇
But people like Ogles aren’t interested in facts. All they care about is stoking fear and division, scapegoating minorities, and trying to mainstream racism and white supremacy.
They won't win. Not now, not ever. (3/3)
Pluralism ism wasn’t just a byproduct of the American Experiment; it was one of the foundational principles!
~45% of Muslim American adults have a degree, significantly higher than U.S. adults overall.
20% have postgrad degrees—also higher than average.
92% say they’re proud to be American. (2/3)
Image of tweet posted by Congressman Andy Ogles that reads: "Muslims don't belong in American society. Pluralism is a lie."
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Of all the racist things they've said, this is up there.
The Constitution guarantees freedom of religion *and* bans religious tests for office.
Jefferson said “the powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others, whether Christian, Jew, Muslim, Hindu or Infidel.” (1/3)
As the top House Democrat who oversees EPA funding, one of my highest priorities as we work on the FY27 budget will be to reverse this dangerous trend and undo the profound damage that Trump and DOGE have caused.
We must ensure this vital agency has the resources it needs to fulfill its mission.
EPA lost 24% of its staff in 2025.
The loss of expertise has been devastating—and is already having real impacts.
These cuts aren’t about making government more efficient. They’re about removing oversight and regulations.
The result? A free pass for companies that are poisoning our air and water.
Thank you @repmcgovern.bsky.social for backing my amendment to strip the pesticide liability shield from the Farm Bill.
There are 200,000+ claims tied to Roundup alone—and Republicans’ answer is immunity for chemical companies.
Every one of them voted down my amendment and sided with Big Chemical.
Stopped by the Fishermen’s Forum yesterday to catch up with the some of the many Mainers who make their living on the water—and hear about their challenges.
From rising fuel costs to skyrocketing health care premiums, they're up against it.
We need to make sure they have the support they deserve.
Pretty tough week in Washington.
We weren’t able to stop Trump from conducting this reckless and illegal war. But we’ll have more chances to push back.
Then there was the dismal jobs report—a huge red flag for our economy.
This president is failing on every front. We have to keep up the pressure.
This is incredibly alarming—and a stark reminder that playing nice with authoritarian regimes has real-world consequences for national security.
All the more reason to stop this senseless war before more American lives are lost.
We know about Trump’s financial ties to Russia.
We’ve seen him cozy up to Putin, singing his praises and refusing to call out his crimes and atrocities.
We’ve watched him give Russia cover for its illegal invasion of Ukraine.
What does Trump get in return? Russia helping Iran target our troops.
He promised no forever wars.
He lied.
He promised to release the files.
He lied.
He promised to fix our immigration system.
He lied—and mobilized an army of thugs to terrorize us.
It's been one of the worst years of any presidency in history.
The American people are paying the price.
(2/2)
Economists expected the U.S. to add 60,000 jobs in February.
We lost 92,000.
“It’s bad news whichever way you look at it,’' one analyst said.
Trump promised to fix the economy.
He failed.
He promised to “bring down grocery prices on Day 1.”
He failed.
(1/2)
Only Congress has the authority to declare war.
The bipartisan War Powers Resolution would have enforced that power + required Trump to seek our approval for further action in Iran.
Instead, Congress has basically given him a free pass and set a terrible precedent for future war powers disputes.
Kristi Noem needed to go. But let’s not forget the real architect behind the Administration’s cruel and dangerous immigration policy: Stephen Miller.
He needs to be fired next.
Well, Trump fired Noem before we could impeach her. But good grief, it’s about time.
Good riddance!
Trump 2.0 has been a disaster for hardworking Americans. This senseless war will make things worse—while causing unfathomable suffering and destruction.
Image of a tweet from Nancy Youssef, reporter for the The Atlantic, which reads: "The preliminary Pentagon cost estimate of the war in Iran is $1 billion a day, a congressional office told me."
$1 billion PER DAY.
That’s enough to pay for:
🩺 A year of health care for 100,000 Americans
🎓 4 years of college tuition for 25,000 students
🥬 Food for 30 million families
🏠 A month’s rent for 500,000 households
☀️ Enough solar panels to power 50,000 homes
EVERY. DAMN. DAY.
My Protect Our Health amendment to the Farm Bill is pretty simple: remove the language Republicans included that would be a giveaway to Big Chemical.
It says we choose Americans’ health and states rights over Big Chemical profits.
Pretty easy choice, I think!
Cutting SNAP-Ed—a hugely successful and popular program that provided nutrition and health resources to millions—is mystifying to me.
Compared to trillions in tax breaks (and possibly trillions more for Trump's war?), $500 million is a drop in the bucket.
Who are Republicans fighting for here?
The Local Food for Schools program had bipartisan support. It didn’t just provide healthy food for kids; it directly benefited small farmers.
Why did Republicans cut it? To find a bit more money for the billionaires.
If we really want to MAHA, we need strong programs like LFS.
So let’s fund it!
If Trump and Republicans truly believe in "MAHA," they should support programs like GusNIP.
Ultraprocessed food is cheap. And when food insecure families get just $6 a day in SNAP benefits, they’re going to shop accordingly.
This Farm Bill *could* be the vehicle we need to make real MAHA gains.
Democrats are fighting tooth and nail to get this country’s priorities straight: better health care, more help for small farmers, food for families who need it, and a budget that puts people ahead of corporate profits.
