Roughly 50 religious leaders and advocates testified individually on bills restricting bathroom use and participation in women’s sports this spring. All but four opposed the legislation.
Sean Scott is a religion, politics and society reporter for The Maine Monitor, covering how religious institutions impact personal and political decision making across the state.
A Report for America corps member, he is especially focused on how places of worship impact local communities and broader Maine society by influencing both policy and cultural discussions.
Before joining The Monitor, Sean launched a nonprofit newsroom in southwest Ohio, leading a small team of interns and contributing writers to provide weekly coverage. His in-depth reporting, breaking news and investigative work in Ohio, including during college, has won statewide and regional awards, as well as a national Mark of Excellence award from the Society of Professional Journalists for campus reporting.
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