Maine People's Resource Center
Maine People's Resource Center (MPRC) is a liberal 501(c)(3) organization, formed in 1984. Its mission is to teach everyday people the skills necessary to participate in the political process, with the overall mission of advancing progressive policies in Maine.[1] The organization specializes in grassroots organizing, particularly engaging with citizens who have never been involved in the process before. It is affiliated with its sister 501(c)(4) organization, the Maine People's Alliance.
Public education
[edit]Citizen's Guide
[edit]For 29 years, the Maine People’s Resource Center (MPRC) has published A Citizen’s Guide to the Maine Legislature, a resource for Mainers to learn about the processes of their state government and the people who represent them in Augusta.[2]
Public opinion research
[edit]Since 2010, MPRC has also conducted extensive public opinion research, though polls of Maine citizens on political issues and campaigns.[3] It has frequently been cited as one of the most accurate pollsters in Maine,[4] though in late 2014, polling analyst Nate Silver gave the MPRC a C-minus rating for accuracy.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Maine People's Resource Center". Maine People's Resource Center. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
- ^ Diamon, Al (December 17, 2012). "Media Mutt". Archived from the original on October 29, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ "Public Opinion Research". Maine People's Resource Center. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
- ^ Singer, Jason (November 16, 2011). "Mayoral Race 2011: Can't be mayor? Time to write a cookbook". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
- ^ Robinson, Steve (September 30, 2014). "Nate Silver gives Maine People's Alliance pollster C". Maine Wire. Retrieved 2020-11-09.