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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
March 28, 2022 at 9:44 PM

PM Weekly Memo for March 28, 2022: Spring Into Action

Our weekly newsletter covering updates, events, actions to take, and news you can use!Dear Friend,  Even if today’s chilly weather makes it hard to believe, Spring is here! We’ve had a great time gathering with supporters and allies for safe, socially-distanced outdoor actions like last week’s Rally…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
March 22, 2022 at 12:56 AM

PM Weekly Memo for March 21, 2022: It’s Crossover Day!

Our weekly newsletter covering updates, events, actions to take, and news you can use!Dear Friend,  It's Crossover Day in Annapolis! This is one of the key dates of the Maryland legislative session — if a bill hasn't passed out of at least one chamber of the General Assembly by the time lawmakers ad…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
March 15, 2022 at 10:55 PM

PM Weekly Memo for March 15, 2022: Join us in Annapolis!

Our weekly newsletter covering updates, events, actions to take, and news you can use!Dear Friend,  Next Monday, March 21 is Crossover Day, one of the most important days in the Maryland General Assembly session. To have a chance of becoming state law, bills need to be voted out of the chamber they …
  Yves from Progressive Maryland · [email protected]
March 9, 2022 at 12:00 AM

Throwdown Thursday: Keep Progressive Prince George's County Councilman in Office!

You’re invited to join us Thursday at 6pm for a virtual, fun and engaging voter outreach event!Hello friend! Last week we had an incredible phonebank in support of Logan Endow. Thank you to everyone who came out to support and to Logan who helped make the event possible. We aren't slowing down now! …
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
March 8, 2022 at 12:39 AM

PM Weekly Memo for March 7, 2022: Happy International Women’s Day

Our weekly newsletter covering updates, events, actions to take, and news you can use!Dear Friend,  Tomorrow is International Women's Day, a global holiday celebrating the contributions of women and the ongoing struggle for gender equity and justice. The holiday originated from labor struggles at th…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
March 1, 2022 at 12:19 AM

PM Weekly Memo for Feb 28, 2022

Our weekly newsletter covering updates, events, actions to take, and news you can use!Dear Friend,  Black History Month is coming to a close, but we remain committed to uplifting and celebrating Black leaders and communities all year round. Black activists have been on the frontlines of struggles f…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
February 23, 2022 at 1:09 AM

PM Weekly Memo for Feb 22, 2022: Make Good Trouble

Check out this week's memo to learn about the many opportunities Marylanders currently have to make "good trouble" in the name of justice. Dear Friend,  Yesterday would have been the 82nd birthday of the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis. Representative Lewis was well-known for en…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
February 14, 2022 at 8:25 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Feb 14, 2022: Have a Heart for Health Justice ❤️

Happy Valentine’s Day! We’re just over a month into the Maryland General Assembly session, and this is a big week for our grassroots advocacy efforts. Dear Friend,   Happy Valentine’s Day! We’re just over a month into the Maryland General Assembl…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
February 8, 2022 at 12:06 AM

PM Weekly Memo for Feb 7, 2022: The Good, the Bad, and the Unsurprising

Much of our focus in these cold, early months of 2022 has been on Annapolis, and so far we’ve encountered the good, the bad, and – well – the unsurprising. Dear Friend,   Much of our focus in these cold, early months of 2022 has been on Annapolis…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
February 1, 2022 at 12:00 AM

PM Weekly Memo for Jan 31, 2022: Organizing grassroots power for legislative wins

We’re fighting for a better Maryland! Will you join us? Dear Friend,   New bills are still being added to the Maryland General Assembly website every day, but we’ve identified our broad policy priorities for this legislative session. We will conti…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
January 28, 2022 at 10:13 PM

Help Progressives Win Big This Year 🗳

In the coming months, progressive candidates across the state will face off against politicians backed by corporate money and entrenched political power. We need your help to elect candidates who are ready to transform Maryland politics. Dear Frie…
  Yves from Progressive Maryland · [email protected]
January 25, 2022 at 11:00 PM

Throwdown Thursday: Call for Januari McKay!

You’re invited to join us Thursday at 6pm for a virtual, fun and engaging voter outreach event! Hello friend!   Last week we had an incredible phonebank in support of Ruben Amaya for Delegate District 10. Because of the great turn out, we were abl…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
January 24, 2022 at 11:40 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Jan 24, 2022: Things are heating up in Annapolis

This year’s Maryland General Assembly session is well underway, and we’re calling on our representatives to push for the bold, progressive legislation our communities deserve. Dear Friend,   The Maryland General Assembly has been in session for ne…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
January 18, 2022 at 11:59 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Jan 18, 2022: Taking a Stand for Voting Rights

Join us in calling on members of the Senate to end the filibuster and pass urgent federal voting rights legislation now. Dear Friend,   Our focus this week is on protecting voting rights as GOP lawmakers continue to introduce voter suppression la…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
January 16, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Honor Dr. King this holiday weekend

Raise your voice to defend voting rights and protect our democracy. We can't allow the voter suppression laws being introduced by the GOP across the country to stand. Help us fight back. Dear Friend,   Our democracy is under attack.   Voting rig…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
January 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Help us honor Dr. King this weekend

We're fighting to protect voting rights as right-wing politicians continue to introduce voter suppression laws across the country. Congress must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and the Freedom to Vote Act, and time is of the essence. Dear F…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
January 13, 2022 at 12:00 AM

Almost there! We’re just $350 away from our fundraising goal

Can you help us reach our goal before the filing deadline at midnight? Your contribution helps us build critical momentum in this important election year. Dear Friend,   We have only a few hours left before a major financial reporting deadline in…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
January 12, 2022 at 5:14 PM

Less than 12 hours to go! Will you help power our New Era PAC?

Donate today to help us hit our fundraising goal before today's midnight filing deadline and build critical momentum in this important election year. Dear Friend,   Today is a major financial reporting deadline in Maryland, and we need your help …
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
January 10, 2022 at 11:31 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Jan 10, 2022: Our First Electoral Victory of the Year!

What a way to start the year, with a big win for Edward Burroughs in the Prince George's County Council special election! Check out the memo for more on how to get involved with our electoral work in 2022. Dear Friend,   We’re so excited to announ…
  Larry Stafford · [email protected]
January 7, 2022 at 6:40 PM

OUR FIRST VICTORY OF 2022 🎉 Congratulations Ed Burroughs!!!

BIG NEWS! Edward Burroughs wins Special Election! Help us celebrate our very first VICTORY of 2022!! Dear Friend,   We have BIG NEWS!    Edward Burroughs, one of our jointly endorsed candidates with the Working Families Party, just won the special primary election for t…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
January 3, 2022 at 10:14 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Jan 3, 2022: Happy New Year! 🎉

We have big plans for 2022! Can we count you in? Join today to attend our annual Membership Assembly this Saturday. Dear Friend,   Happy New Year! Here at Progressive Maryland, we’re kicking off the year with one of our favorite events — our annua…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
December 20, 2021 at 11:44 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Dec 20, 2021: Looking Ahead to 2022

Happy holidays from all of us at Progressive Maryland! We look forward to continuing our work with you in the new year. Dear Friend,   Happy holidays from all of us at Progressive Maryland! This will be our last memo of the year as our staff memb…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
December 13, 2021 at 10:40 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Dec 13, 2021: Some Veto Override Success, but There’s More Work to Do

Pssst – we also have details on paid campaign canvasser positions you won’t want to miss! Dear Friend,   Last week’s Special Session of the General Assembly had plenty of exciting outcomes, as well as some disheartening ones. A number of crucial …
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
December 6, 2021 at 10:44 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Dec 6, 2021: The Maryland General Assembly Special Session Is Underway!

State lawmakers convene in Annapolis this week to debate redistricting and consider legislative overrides of the governor’s vetoes. Dear Friend,   Our state legislators are back in Annapolis this week for a special session of the Maryland General…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
December 1, 2021 at 2:01 AM

Almost there! We’re just $243 away from our fundraising goal

Help us reach our Giving Tuesday fundraising goal before midnight. Dear Friend,   We’re nearing the end of Giving Tuesday, and we need to raise just $243 more to meet our fundraising goal! Will you make a donation now to help us reach our goal bef…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 11:24 PM

How Your $20 Donation Makes a Difference

We need your support! Please consider donating this Giving Tuesday. Dear Friend,   At Progressive Maryland, we’re fighting for a political and economic system that works for everyone, not just a wealthy few. But we know there are no shortcuts whe…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 7:24 PM

We Believe a Better World Is Possible 🌎

We can’t do this without your help. Together, we can build a more just future. Dear Friend,   We’ve fought hard this year for environmental justice, healthcare equity, drug policy reform, and justice system reform. Now at Progressive Maryland, we…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 1:02 PM

Support Progressive Change This Giving Tuesday!

Together, we can make a difference. Give today to help build a people-powered movement. Dear Friend,   Today is Giving Tuesday, and we hope you’ll choose to make a gift to support our grassroots advocacy efforts at Progressive Maryland! As a gras…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
November 29, 2021 at 9:40 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Nov 29, 2021: Show Us Love This Giving Tuesday ❤️

Help us build a better Maryland for everyone. Some ways to make a difference and more in this week’s memo. Dear Friend,   We hope you had a safe and happy holiday weekend!   Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, and we hope this year you’ll choose to make a…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
November 26, 2021 at 4:13 PM

Tired of Black Friday Emails? Us Too! 😬

Give back ahead of Giving Tuesday! Dear Friend,   We’re just around the corner from Giving Tuesday, a global celebration of generosity. This year, we hope you’ll choose to make a gift in support of our grassroots advocacy efforts at Progressive Maryland. …
  Christianne Marguerite · [email protected]
November 25, 2021 at 2:08 PM

Honoring Indigenous Peoples in Maryland Today and Always.

Doing our best to show our gratitude and respect to Native tribes in Maryland and nationwide, today and every day. Dear Friend,   I’m writing to you from my home in Baltimore City, on stolen Piscataway land.    This Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, we’d like to take a …
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
November 22, 2021 at 9:47 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Nov 22, 2021: The Senate Push for BBB!

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act on Friday. Now it’s time to take the fight to the Senate! This and much more in today's memo. Dear Friend, As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we’re taking time here at Progr…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
November 19, 2021 at 7:03 PM

ICYMI: We Announced Our First Round of Candidate Endorsements for 2022! 🎉

Meet some of the candidates prepared to build a more just and equitable Maryland. Dear Friend,    The 2022 elections are coming up fast, and it’s time to get to work to elect candidates prepared to fight for real, progressive change in Maryland politics! This week, in p…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
November 17, 2021 at 10:02 PM

😎 REMINDER: Tune In to Meet Our Endorsed Candidates TONIGHT at 6pm!

Don’t forget to join us virtually this evening (it’s free to tune in!!!) to meet the candidates ready to take Maryland by storm in 2022. Dear Friend,   Join us TONIGHT from 6–7:30pm EST for the launch of the first-ever Progressive Maryland Workin…
  Yves from Progressive Maryland · [email protected]
November 16, 2021 at 8:15 PM

Throwdown Thursday: Help make calls to keep the Prince George’s County Council Progressive!

You’re invited to join us Thursday at 6pm for a virtual, fun and engaging voter outreach event! Hello friend! Tomorrow evening, we’re introducing our first round of endorsed 2022 electoral candidates with the launch of our inaugural Progressive M…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
November 15, 2021 at 10:32 PM

Progressive Maryland Weekly Memo: We're Launching Our Slate!

Meet the list of candidates of the Progressive Maryland Working Families Party Slate for 2022! Dear Friend, Thank you for your ongoing support! Today’s Memo has updates, calls to action, news about our upcoming events, and ways to stay involved.…
  Yves at Progressive Maryland · [email protected]
November 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Throwdown Thursday: Help us spread the Word! We’re announcing our Endorsed Candidates!

You’re invited to join us Thursday at 6pm for a virtual, fun and engaging voter outreach event! Hi friend,   On November 17th, we’re having a big event to officially announce the first round of candidates to join the Progressive Maryland Working F…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
November 8, 2021 at 11:09 PM

Hey Congress: Pass The BBB & Freedom to Vote Acts! PM Weekly Memo for Monday Nov. 8, 2021

Congress must pass the Build Back Better and Freedom to Vote Acts for the people. These issues and more in this week's memo. Dear Friend, We’ve had a busy start to November and we can’t let up until Congress votes to pass the Build Back Better b…
  Larry Stafford Jr. · [email protected]
November 5, 2021 at 8:22 PM

We're Getting the Party Started! Don't Miss the Chance to Meet Progressive Candidates Running in 2022.

Mark Your Calendar! Join us Nov. 17 to meet Progressive Candidates for the New Era. Progressive Maryland and Working Families Party invite you! Dear Supporter,   I'm thrilled to invite you to a special Progressive Maryland Working Families Party N…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
November 1, 2021 at 9:09 PM

Don’t Agonize, Organize! Ways to take action + more: PM Weekly Memo for Monday Nov. 1, 2021

Tell the Maryland Congressional Delegation to help pass the Build Back Better agenda and more in this week's memo. Dear Friend, On the eve of the nail biting Virginia elections and Supreme Court hearings on reproductive rights it may be hard to …
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
October 28, 2021 at 12:45 PM

REMINDER: Virtual Senator Van Hollen Event TONIGHT 7pm, Secure Your Spot!

The Build Back Better Agenda will benefit Marylanders like YOU!! Don't forget to secure your spot at this important webinar with Senator Van Hollen TONIGHT at 7pm EST.   Dear Friend,   Here's the bottom line: we need to invest in green jobs and solutions to the clim…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
October 27, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Will we see you at the Senator Van Hollen Event Tomorrow, Friend?

The Build Back Better Agenda will benefit Marylanders like YOU!! You won't want to miss this important webinar to learn more with Sen. Van Hollen TOMORROW at 7pm EST.   Dear Friend,   There couldn’t be a better time for Congress to expand Medicare, lower child care …
  The Phone Squad · [email protected]
October 26, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Who’s Streets? Our Streets! Join us to call for equitable redistricting in Prince George’s County!

You’re invited to join us tomorrow at 6pm for a virtual, fun and engaging voter outreach event! Hey friend!    Last week we sent out more than 10,000 texts in less than a half hour with the help of the Maryland Progressive Healthcare Coalition, th…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
October 25, 2021 at 8:34 PM

Building a Better Maryland: Town Halls and Forums this week and more: PM Weekly Memo for Monday, October 25, 2021

Tell the Maryland Congressional Delegation to help pass the Build Back Better agenda and more in this week's memo. Dear Friend, We can build a better Maryland with grassroots supporters like you! We need to push local, state and federal official…
  The SMS Squad · [email protected]
October 19, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Texting and Vibes Party this Thursday? Text for Build Back Better with Us!

Let’s Get Congress to Deliver! We’re Texting to win lower drug prices, expanded Medicare and more in the BBB Act! Hey cool cat! IT’S CRUNCH TIME. Congressional action is NECESSARY to address our health and child care needs, to support our schools…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
October 18, 2021 at 9:39 PM

It’s Time To Deliver to Our Communities: PM Weekly Memo for Monday, October 18, 2021

Tell the Maryland Congressional Delegation to help pass the Build Back Better agenda and more in this week's memo. Dear Friend,   IT’S CRUNCH TIME. Federal action is needed to address our health and child care needs, to support our schools and te…
  Zach Kovach · [email protected]
October 16, 2021 at 4:05 PM

Hey Friend this is extremely important...

This hasn't happened in 15 years! Friend ,     For the first time in 15 years there is a competitive race for State’s Attorney happening in Baltimore County. Incumbent State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger is being challenged by Maryland Democratic Party Secretary Rob…
  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]
October 12, 2021 at 8:21 PM

The Fight for Climate Justice & More: PM Weekly Memo for Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Read a published piece by our Executive Director on how Build Back Better has the pieces for a better Baltimore and much more about our current work in this week's memo. Dear Friend,   As we marked another Indigenous People’s Day yesterday around…
  Larry Stafford, Executive Director · [email protected]
October 8, 2021 at 9:13 PM

We’re Building a Better Maryland.

We’re working hard to win a federal budget that funds some of the most critical needs our country faces by increasing our organizing and visibility - and we need you to keep up the work! Dear Friend,   I hope you’re doing well during these uncertain times. It’s sometime…
  Yves from Progressive Maryland · [email protected]
October 5, 2021 at 7:30 PM

Legalize it; Don’t Criticize It! Join our textbank for marijuana legalization

You’re invited to join us for Throwdown Thursday this week at 6pm for a virtual, fun and engaging voter outreach event! Good afternoon ,    Last week we sent out more than 69,000 texts to voters in District 4 in support of the progressive reconcil…