Dear Friend,
Across our state, thousands gathered for “No Kings” rallies to reject Trump’s authoritarianism and defend the rights and dignity of our communities. From Baltimore to Rockville, people demanded a government that works for the people, not one ruled by fear, ego, or unchecked power. That spirit matters. When working families are under attack, resistance is an act of solidarity.
We’re now halfway through the year, and it feels like we can’t catch a break. From immigration raids to military parades, it’s clear that the threats to our freedoms aren’t slowing down. Here in Maryland, we’re defending our rights from every direction, while still fighting for the world we know is possible. Our summer organizing is in motion. Read on for ways you can take action, join community events, and major state and national news.
In solidarity, The Progressive Maryland Team |
Here’s what’s in today’s memo: - Campaign Updates
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Take Action This Week
The big, corrupt, deadly budget bill is in the Senate now where Republican leaders are working hard to hand over more tax cuts to billionaires, to kick 16 million people in our country off their healthcare by cutting Medicaid and the ACA, and to take away tens of billions of dollars from states like ours - vital funding that helps us support clinics, providers and hospitals in our communities. AND they’re fast tracking this disastrous plan- releasing bill details at the last minute, refusing to hold hearings, and cutting deals behind closed doors. Just like we took to the streets for #NOKINGS on Saturday, let’s take action to support #NOCUTS! Make a difference right now: -
Sign the petition
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Volunteer with us - knock doors and make phone calls to #StopTheCuts Click here
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Flood Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s Senate office with calls.
Demand that he stop pushing the biggest tax cuts in history and biggest cuts to healthcare we’ve ever seen. 202 224-2321
Contact Patty at [email protected] for more information. |
Harford County:
Progressive Harford County is tabling at this year's Upper Bay Juneteenth Festival. The festival is a day of edu-tainment, music, fun, and family with craft and food vendors. Sign up for a slot to help run the table at the festival. |
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Aisha Braveboy Inauguration & Celebration Events
Inauguration Ceremony
Thursday, June 19, 2025 | 10:00 AM
Location: Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
7801 Alumni Drive, College Park, MD 20742
Aisha Braveboy invites all Prince George’s County residents to attend her official inauguration as County Executive-Elect.
Register here
Victory Celebration
Friday, June 20, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join Aisha Braveboy for an evening of celebration and community.
RSVP and get your ticket here |
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Shayla Adams-Stafford Swearing-In & Victory Celebration
Swearing-In Ceremony
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 9:30 AM
Location: Wayne K. Curry Administration Building
Celebrate Shayla Adams-Stafford’s official swearing in and the start of her new term.
Victory Celebration
Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Let’s honor Shayla’s hard-fought victory and join her for a night of joy, reflection, and forward momentum. RSVP and get your ticket here |
Justice and Reconciliation: Henry Highland Garnet to Harvey Johnson Saturday, June 21 2:00–3:30 PM
Join the Enoch Pratt Free Library for a free public screening exploring the legacy of Black leadership and cultural repair. This powerful Juneteenth weekend event highlights the lives of two pivotal Maryland figures who shaped national conversations on justice and African dignity. RSVP here
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News You Can Use: No Kings in Maryland, no money in Maryland, just another day
While US Army soldiers paraded downtown in a history pageant illustrating the service's 250-year tenure (reviewed by the 79-year-old Prez, who basked in the reflected glory) Marylanders were declaring independence from kings of any sort throughout the state.
Still, the reverberations of savage federal budget cuts are felt in the state's universities, in housing aid for the poorest, and continued ICE raids. Around the other states we find similar struggles among the Red and the Blue; quite a few Biden energy projects were scratched despite the economic potential they promised in... Red states. Measles spreads from Texas, where folks seem to have caught on about the effectiveness of vaccines, to North Dakota, which hasn't got the memo.
And in DC, while the House is away, the Senate appears inclined to play with the precariously devised Big Beautiful Bill, meaning it might be legislative ping-pong right up to the budget and debt-ceiling deadlines. Do the Dems have an answer? They retain the monopoly on disarray, it seems. The parade continues, with the cars packed with clowns up front. For now. It’s News You Can Use, here, there and everywhere. |
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