Dear Friend,
Happy fall! With the season just starting, it’s a great reminder that the sprint to Election Day is officially on. Can you believe we’re less than 45 days away? Here in Maryland, absentee voting has already begun as of today, so there's no time to waste. Remember, you don’t need an excuse to request a ballot, but make sure to submit your application by October 29. Your completed ballot must reach state officials by November 5. For all the details you need, including how to get registered, check out our 2024 Voting Tools page.
This week, we’re gearing up for our big Annual Gala this Thursday, September 26, at Yellowfin Restaurant in Edgewater. Don’t miss your chance to join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiration and connection. Hear from our keynote speaker, Nina Turner, mingle with passionate progressives, and celebrate the strides we’re making to build a better Maryland. Tickets are going fast, but there’s still time to secure yours—grab your ticket here!
There’s plenty to catch up on in this week’s memo, including updates on our issue campaigns, state and national news, and ways to get involved. Let’s keep the momentum going as we head into this critical election season!
In solidarity, The Progressive Maryland Team |
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Here’s what’s in today’s memo: -
PM Events
PM Job Openings - Task Forces & Issue Campaigns Updates
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Progressive Maryland Annual Gala - 3 Days Away!
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Tickets are almost gone—less than 30 left for our Annual Gala in just 3 days on September 26th! Don’t miss your chance to join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiration and connection. Hear from keynote speaker Nina Turner, mingle with passionate progressives, and celebrate the strides we’re making to build a better Maryland. Plus, take advantage of our special Five-Person Ticket Bundle to bring friends, family, or fellow advocates and save! Secure your spot now before it’s too late!
🎟️ Purchase Your Tickets Here |
Task Forces & Issue Campaigns Updates: |
Healthcare Justice Campaign: Enough Is Enough! Stop the Corporate Greed and Reclaim Medicare
The blitz of advertising and false promises about Medicare Advantage plans is raining down on us. Here’s what you need to know:
Medicare Advantage actually puts policyholders at a disadvantage compared to those with Traditional Medicare; people on MA have narrow Provider Networks which restrict their choices and quality of care; many policyholders are underinsured which leads to frustrating delays and denials of care. That’s why critics call it Medicare (Dis)Advantage.
To make matters worse, these companies are overcharging Medicare tens of millions of dollars and they are spending their profits pushing Congress to raise their reimbursements. We’re fighting back–you can learn how at our virtual forum this Wednesday! SIGN UP HERE You’ll Find out about about our campaign in Congress, the national Day of Action Sept. 30th, and the ways we’re making sure that voters know that the GOP’s Project 2025 blueprint would privatize Medicare and forever enshrine the greed. When we organize, we win. Let’s reclaim OUR Medicare. See you and people from across the country at the Teach-In. |
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Maryland has to hustle to spend money. Is that your problem, too?
Are we ready to spend $780 million on our school systems statewide? In the next ten days? Maryland school officials assure an inquiring reporter that they can do it before that federal deadline. We can imagine some proposals, from actual teachers. And as we enter October, voting gets under way -- mail voting sooner, early voting a little later, and fussing about the Senate race still under way. Read more about this, plus what's going on (good and bad examples) in other states and at the federal level, including (eeew) Congress. It's all News You Can Use.
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