Jennifer Mendes Dwyer · [email protected]

June 24, 2022 at 7:38 PM

This is why we need leaders who support safe abortions.

We will not stand by while extremist judges attempt to control our bodies. The time to elect representatives who support reproductive rights is literally now. Hi Friend, This morning, the Supreme Court made the horrifying decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, ending 50 years of federal abortion rights. …

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

June 21, 2022 at 9:16 PM

🌈 PM Weekly Memo for June 21, 2022: It’s Summertime and the Time is Right! Let’s Get Out The Vote! 😎

Read our Juneteenth statement, take action on the Federal MAT Act, and attend candidate events!Dear Friend,   Yesterday marked the national holiday commemorating Juneteenth and today marks another day of hearings by the January 6 Commission looking into the deadly insurrection carried out  at the U.…

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  Christianne Marguerite · [email protected]

June 19, 2022 at 1:31 PM

🌈 Freedom, Joy and Healing this Juneteenth ✊🏾

On this Juneteenth 2022, I’m asking you to understand history, celebrate progress, and uplift the importance of intersectionality in the work toward freedom and justice. Dear Friend,  It was on June 19th, 1865 that 2,000 Union troops arrived in Texas and announced that the 250,000 enslaved Black peo…

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  Yves Brady · [email protected]

June 16, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Progressive candidates are counting on you, Friend.

The primary election is officially just over a month away and there’s much to do to make sure we transform Maryland politics. Are you in?Dear Friend,  We’re in the final stretch! There are many ways to help progressive candidates win in the July Primary by getting their message out to voters.  We ha…

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June 13, 2022 at 8:58 PM

🌈 PM Weekly Memo for June 13, 2022: The Primary Election Needs You, Friend!

Check out our full list of endorsed candidates and get involved with our voter contact efforts!Dear Friend,   It’s a busy time of year! Graduations, end of school, weddings, vacations, visitors, swim meets, softball tournaments, gardening, community festivals, outings, and more. Not to mention work,…

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June 6, 2022 at 9:21 PM

🌈 PM Weekly Memo for June 6, 2022: Pride, Primaries, and Progress this Summer!

Our weekly newsletter covering updates, events, actions to take, and news you can use!Dear Friend,   Happy Pride! We’re excited to see the number of openly LGBTQ+ candidates running for office this year! And the number of allies who are running and pledging to support the needs and rights of LGBTQ+ …

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May 23, 2022 at 10:17 PM

PM Weekly Memo for May 23, 2022: Stand Strong For A Strong Democracy, Rep. Raskin’s message to us.

Our weekly newsletter covering updates, events, actions to take, and news you can use!Dear Friend,  We can’t think of a better way to have marked the one year Anniversary of our New Era PAC and election program than by being with more than 300 Marylanders - on zoom and Facebook in real time and view…

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  Larry at Progressive Maryland · [email protected]

May 21, 2022 at 2:07 PM

Join Us Today for the New Era PAC Event Featuring Rep. Jamie Raskin!

We hope you’ll join us, along with Rep. Jamie Raskin, for the celebration today at 11 a.m.Dear Friend, Tune in today starting at 11 a.m. to hear remarks from Rep. Jamie Raskin as our distinguished guest speaker at our anniversary party.  Register Now for the New Era PAC Anniversary!  We’ll be joined…

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  Larry at Progressive Maryland · [email protected]

May 18, 2022 at 6:52 PM

Will you Celebrate My Birthday with me and Rep. Jamie Raskin? 🎉

It's my birthday and our New Era PAC turned 1 this month. Don’t miss this celebration! I hope you'll join me and our very special guest Rep. Raskin this Saturday! Dear Friend,  I would love to celebrate my birthday and the one year anniversary of our PAC program with all of you at a special zoom gat…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

May 16, 2022 at 9:16 PM

PM Weekly Memo for May 16, 2022: Strength In Numbers

Our weekly newsletter covering updates, events, actions to take, and news you can use!Dear Friend,  Let’s band together to turn back the attacks on our fundamental rights and the attempts to roll back advances we’ve made when it comes to racial and environmental justice,  progressive economic polici…

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  Larry at Progressive Maryland · [email protected]

May 11, 2022 at 2:55 PM

You’re Invited to a New Era PAC Event featuring Rep. Jamie Raskin!

We hope you’ll join us, along with Rep. Jamie Raskin, for a celebration on Saturday, May 21st. Ticket link enclosed.Dear Friend, We are excited to announce Rep. Jamie Raskin as our distinguished guest speaker at our anniversary party on Saturday, May 21.  Get Your Ticket Now to the New Era PAC Anniv…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

May 10, 2022 at 2:11 PM

PM Weekly Memo for May 10, 2022: Healthcare For Women and for All! It’s Never Been More Urgent!

Our weekly newsletter covering updates, events, actions to take, and news you can use!Dear Friend,  It’s been an unbearable past week as we started the month of May: hearing as we did about what’s spelled out in the draft brief by Justice Alito on abortion rights, seeing Governor Hogan refuse to rel…

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  Christianne at Progressive Maryland · [email protected]

May 4, 2022 at 12:15 PM

Our New Era PAC will be One on May 21 🎉

Celebrate the first anniversary of the New Era PAC with us on Saturday, May 21! Get your ticket now to continue the good work towards progressive victories.Dear Friend,  May 21 marks one year of the New Era PAC, an effort to turn the tide in Maryland politics, and we have so much to celebrate! Withi…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

May 2, 2022 at 8:55 PM

PM Weekly Memo for May 2, 2022: PM Goes to Denver!

Our weekly newsletter covering updates, events, actions to take, and news you can use!Dear Friend,  Eid Mubarak! We wish all who are observing a happy and prosperous Eid!  A team of Progressive Maryland staff traveled to Denver this past weekend to attend the People’s Action Strategy Summit. Two of …

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  Larry Stafford, Executive Director · [email protected]

April 27, 2022 at 9:07 PM

Celebrating One Year of the New Era PAC on May 21!!! 🎉

We hope you'll join us on May 21st for an anniversary celebration since we have so much to be proud of as we approach the one year mark of launching this effort! We can't believe it's been one year! Let's Celebrate!Dear Friend,  Last year, we launched the New Era PAC, an effort to turn the tide in …

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

April 25, 2022 at 9:03 PM

PM Weekly Memo for April 25, 2022: Don't Agonize, Organize!

Our weekly newsletter covering updates, events, actions to take, and news you can use!Dear Friend,  We know we’re living in challenging times, burdened by the inequities in our system and trying to stave off the serious threats to our democracy and our fundamental rights. That’s why organizing is so…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

April 18, 2022 at 9:32 PM

PM Weekly Memo for April 18, 2022: Less than 100 Days until the Primary Election 📆

Our weekly newsletter covering updates, events, actions to take, and news you can use!Dear Friend,  And just like that, the 2022 Maryland General Assembly has adjourned. Thank you for keeping pace with us over the frenzied 90 days of the state legislative session! Your advocacy helped us secure some…

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April 11, 2022 at 11:45 PM

PM Weekly Memo for April 11, 2022: Celebrating Veto Overrides on Sine Die

Our weekly newsletter covering updates, events, actions to take, and news you can use!Dear Friend,  Today is Sine Die, the final day of the Maryland Legislative Session until it reconvenes in January 2023. As the General Assembly prepares to adjourn at midnight tonight, we’re taking stock of some of…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

April 4, 2022 at 9:04 PM

PM Weekly Memo for April 4, 2022: Making Progress in Annapolis!

Our weekly newsletter covering updates, events, actions to take, and news you can use!Dear Friend,  With just one week left of the Legislative Session, we are eagerly anticipating Governor Hogan's decision on multiple important bills. The good news is that some of our priority issues are moving forw…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

April 1, 2022 at 11:02 PM

We’re Celebrating a MAJOR Victory!!! 🎉

A HUGE progressive win in the Maryland General Assembly...Dear Friend,  WOW — this is a historic moment in Maryland. Last night, after YEARS of advocacy and organizing, the Time to Care Act (SB275) successfully passed out of the Maryland General Assembly! This legislation is set to establish the fir…

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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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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! …

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  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…

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  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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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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…

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  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…

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  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…

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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…

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  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 …

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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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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. …

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