We want to know how rising polarization is changing life in Maine

Democracy Project
During this election year, the BDN’s politics team is focusing on how political polarization, cynicism and apathy is changing civic life in Maine. Read our full explanation of the series, see all the stories and give us ideas by filling out this form .

Our series, the Democracy Project, aims to detail how rising polarization, cynicism and apathy is challenging Maine’s institutions down to the local level.

We want to know how you are feeling about civic life in this divisive era. We also need your help to spotlight problems across the state as well as the people forging connections with their neighbors, whether it be in government, community groups, churches or families.

Help us represent the full spectrum of views by filling out this short survey. We will not share your information with anyone outside of the newsroom, and we will not contact you unless you opt in.