It may seem tempting to become complacent now that Maine is once again a blue state. Paul LePage's second term is winding down, as the governor is apparently planning to flee the state (good riddance!) for Florida (you’re welcome to him!). Additionally, many state GOP hopefuls with similarly racist, anti-immigrant views were not rewarded during the midterm elections (though Larry Lockman of District 137, who is well known for his anti-immigrant, white nationalist views, did manage to hold on to his seat).

However now is not the time to become complacent. Let’s not don any rose-colored glasses in the midst of this blue wave, especially with issues of race and honoring difference. That won’t do us any favors — and by “us” I mean we people of color and also the collective us, Mainers.