The other side of the knock: Stories from Maine’s progressive canvassers

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The other side of the knock: Stories from Maine’s progressive canvassers

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What’s it actually like to knock on strangers’ doors and ask them to talk about politics — and maybe donate money?

In this special audio story, the canvassers of Maine People’s Alliance take us behind the scenes of organizing door to door. They share the awkward encounters, tough rejections and unexpected moments of connection that come with spending hours talking to Mainers about health care, climate change and the issues shaping their communities.

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