I am especially proud of taking on issues most central to the health of our American democracy. Chellie Pingree americancentraldemocracy Change image and share on social
In my home state of Maine, we've seen out-of-state groups with anonymous donors spend millions of dollars to campaign against issues that don't fit their agenda. Chellie Pingree agendumanonymouscampaign Change image and share on social
I'm always amazed how many politicians have a very unlikely story, and when I talk to groups of students, I remind them that not everybody who gets into politics is a lawyer or went to school to study it. We all come to it for different reasons. Chellie Pingree amazegrouplawyer share on social
We need to make Net Neutrality the law. We need to elect a Congress that will make it a priority to keep this important principal intact - and insure equal and open access to the Internet for all. Chellie Pingree accesscongresselect Change image and share on social
Renewable energy has economic advantages that extend beyond steady, predictable electric rates - and Maine is in a good position to capitalize on those opportunities. Chellie Pingree advantagecapitalizeeconomic Change image and share on social
I live on an island, and my community is served by a ferry that goes three times a day. Chellie Pingree communitydayferry Change image and share on social
For too long, the system has been biased in favor of oil and gas developers: sweetheart lease deals, generous subsidies and a regulatory process so slanted in favor of Big Oil that often permit reviews are simply waived. Chellie Pingree biasbigdeal share on social
The need to do something about global warming is obvious. And it's also pretty clear that the public understands the need for change and is ready to embrace it. What is missing is political will in Congress to stand up to the powerful energy companies and their well-paid lobbyists. Chellie Pingree changeclearcompany share on social
Certainly, my advice is that communicating, lobbying, fundraising and engaging the public in policy and politics is far more exciting and inexpensive via the Internet. Old guard organizations like Common Cause had to evolve to embrace this new environment. Chellie Pingree advicecommoncommunicate share on social
The FCC can and indeed should do more to protect the Internet as the free and open environment people have come to expect and depend on - which is why we need to stand up to attacks on the FCC's authority. Chellie Pingree attackauthoritydepend share on social
