The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

May 22, 2023 at 9:53 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday, May 22, 2023: May's Final Sprint

Powering forward for a better Maryland. Read on for updates, ways to get involved and news you can use! Dear Friend,   As we approach the final stretch of May, it's time to reflect on the progress we've made and gear up for an exciting summer ahead. We have the opportunity to close this month on a r…

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May 15, 2023 at 9:54 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday, May 15, 2023: Happy International Day of Families❤️

Read on for updates, ways to get involved and news you can use! Dear Friend,   Happy International Day of Families, dedicated to raising awareness about family-related issues and enhancing understanding of the social, economic, and demographic factors that impact them. At Progressive Maryland, we be…

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May 8, 2023 at 10:24 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday, May 8, 2023: Building a more just and equitable future

Read on for updates, ways to get involved and news you can use! Dear Friend,   Happy AAPI Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month everyone! This May, we celebrate and honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Jewish Americans to our socie…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

May 1, 2023 at 8:35 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday, May 1, 2023: Happy May Day💪🎊

Read on for updates, ways to get involved and news you can use! Dear Friend,   Happy May Day! May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, symbolizes solidarity for working people! Here at Progressive Maryland, we'll channel the spirit of May Day as we gear up for a busy month. We have several…

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  Larry Stafford, Jr. · [email protected]

April 25, 2023 at 8:49 PM

Progressive Maryland's Annual Report - Celebrating Our Accomplishments

Check out all we’ve done last yearDear Friend, We are thrilled to announce the release of our Annual Report, which provides an overview of the incredible work our organization accomplished over the past year. This report highlights the operations of our task force initiatives, chapter work, electora…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

April 24, 2023 at 10:39 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday, April 24, 2023: Maryland Legislative Session Impacts

Read on updates, ways to get involved and news you can use! Dear Friend,   As we near the end of another month filled with capricious weather, it's important to take stock of what's been happening in Maryland, especially when it comes to the issues that matter most to progressives. From drug policy …

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April 17, 2023 at 9:03 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday, April 17, 2023: Happy Earth Week🌎🌳

Read on for major updates and news you can use! Dear Friend,   Happy Earth Week! As we come together this week to celebrate our planet, we’re given the opportunity to highlight the intersectionality of environmental issues and social justice. It's important to recognize that the fight for a sustaina…

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  Progressive Maryland · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 10:30 PM

The Debrief starts in 30 minutes!

Don’t forget to join us on Discord at 7pmFriend,   Don’t forget to hop on discord to join our legislative session debrief at 7pm tonight! Just click the link and it’ll bring you directly to the session! Join PM’s Legislative Session Debrief As you know, we've been hard at work advocating for progre…

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  Progressive Maryland · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 3:19 PM

Join our Legislative session Debrief tonight!

You don’t want to miss this! 👀Hello Friend,   Join Progressive Maryland's Legislative Session Debrief, happening tonight at 7pm on Discord.  Our campaigns director will be providing an in-depth analysis of the recent legislative session, including key wins, ongoing advocacy efforts, and plans for th…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

April 10, 2023 at 9:41 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday, April 10, 2023: Legislative Session Ends Tonight

Read on for major updates and news you can use! Dear Friend,   Today is Sine Die, the final day of the Maryland Legislative Session until it reconvenes next year in January 2024. Lawmakers will be on the floor all night to get any outstanding votes completed and move the last bills across the finish…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

April 3, 2023 at 9:37 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday, April 3, 2023: Our Fight Continues

Read on for major updates and news you can use! Dear Friend,   There’s only one week left of the Legislative Session and while we’ve taken some big losses this year on our priority bills, we have made significant progress on others. As you know, we've been working hard to advocate for policies that …

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

March 27, 2023 at 10:48 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday, March 27, 2023: We’re not done yet!

The General Assembly officially adjourns in 2 weeks. Read on for major updates and news you can use! Dear Friend,   As March comes to a close, so does Women's History Month, a time to honor the contributions of women throughout history and celebrate the progress made towards gender equality. This mo…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

March 20, 2023 at 9:39 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday, March 20, 2023: Today is Crossover Day in Annapolis!

Read on for major updates and news you can use! Dear Friend,   Today is a significant day in the state's legislative calendar! It's Crossover Day in the General Assembly, which means that any bills that haven't passed out of their original chamber by the time lawmakers adjourn this evening, no longe…

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March 13, 2023 at 9:02 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday, March 13, 2023: Kicking off the month on a good note!

We’ll soon know which bills will make it through and have a chance to be passed this year. Read on for major updates and news you can use! Dear Friend,   Crossover Day is one week away, and it's a crucial day in the Maryland Legislature. Crossover Day is the deadline by which bills introduced in one…

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  Janay Fenner · [email protected]

March 7, 2023 at 5:48 PM

Support collective bargaining for higher education!

Why should Md’s educators be left behind?Support collective bargaining for higher education! Friend,   Maryland educators don’t have the right to unionize under current Maryland law. University educators, including graduate students who perform an increasingly larger share of the teaching at many in…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

March 6, 2023 at 10:46 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday, March 6, 2023: Kicking off the month on a good note!

Read on for updates and news you can use! Dear Friend,   Happy Monday and Happy Women's History Month! This month is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of women, femmes and non-binary people throughout history and recognize their ongoing struggles for equality. Presently, women are still …

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February 27, 2023 at 11:03 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday, February 27, 2023: Honoring Black Leaders

Things are heating up in Annapolis. Read on for updates and news you can use! Dear Friend,   As February comes to a close, so does Black History Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the contributions and achievements of Black individuals throughout history. This month serves as a reminder of the m…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

February 21, 2023 at 11:21 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Tuesday, February 21, 2023: We're halfway there!

Read on for PM updates and news you can use! Dear Friend,   As we approach the halfway point of the legislative session this Friday, bill hearings are picking up and testimony is needed more than ever. So far, this year’s session has been marked by a flurry of activity, with lawmakers considering a …

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  Christianne Marguerite · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 2:32 PM

A Love Letter to Black People❤️

In celebration of Black History Month, we wanted to express our love to the Black community. To The Black Community: This month is special for us. It allows us dedicated time to celebrate the beauty and strength of our community - something that has flourished despite centuries of oppression. We are…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

February 13, 2023 at 10:00 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday, February 13, 2023: Help us make a difference in Annapolis

Read on for PM updates and news you can use! Dear Friend,   Happy Monday! We’re just over a month into the Maryland General Assembly session and the pace is picking up as more bill hearings get set. Here at Progressive Maryland, we’re stepping up our grassroots advocacy. On Saturday we held a virtua…

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  The Progressive Prince George's Team · [email protected]

February 8, 2023 at 7:31 PM

ICYMI: Maryland Advocate Spoke at Presidential Address

Dawn Dalton, co-founder of the MCJPA that PM is part of, spoke at Biden’s State of the Union Address last night.Good Afternoon,   We are proud to let you know that last night at President Biden’s State of the Union Address, Dawn Dalton, the founder of the JustUs initiative, a core member of Communi…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

February 7, 2023 at 12:14 AM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday, February 6, 2023: Our Annual Membership Assembly Was a Success!

Read on about the event, check out other updates and news you can use! Dear Friend,   Much of our focus this year has been on the legislature and their movements this session. In fact, today alone, we’re looking forward to hearings on bills regardings health insurance, renter’s relief, landlord acco…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

January 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM

It’s not too late to secure your spot in our biggest event of the year!

Become a member today to receive your invitation to our Annual Membership Assembly this weekend! Friend,  Thank you for helping us push for change in 2022. We'd like to invite you to become a Progressive Maryland member today to help us continue our grassroots advocacy and organizing work in 2023. W…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

January 31, 2023 at 12:00 AM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday, January 30, 2023: Things are progressing fast in Annapolis

Read on for important PM events, updates, and news you can use!Dear Friend,   New bills are still being added to the Maryland General Assembly website every day, and we’ve identified our policy priorities for this legislative session. About a thousand bills have been introduced at this point in Anna…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

January 26, 2023 at 5:34 PM

It’s not too late to secure your spot in our biggest event of the year!

Become a member today to receive your invitation to our Annual Membership Assembly Friend,  Thank you for helping us push for change in 2022. We'd like to invite you to become a Progressive Maryland member today to help us continue our grassroots advocacy and organizing work in 2023. We have flexibl…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

January 24, 2023 at 6:23 PM

Less than 2 weeks left...👀🎊

Will you be joining us? Become a member today🤝Friend, Your support for our organization helped us make real progress on our campaigns last year. To launch our efforts for 2023, we’re hosting our annual Membership Assembly and it is fastly approaching. To sign up to attend, you need to become a membe…

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January 24, 2023 at 12:01 AM

PM Weekly Memo for Tuesday, January 23, 2023: Off to a Strong Start!

Read on for important PM events, updates, and news you can use!Dear Friend,   We’re pleased with the Governor’s announcements around some key spending priorities like higher salaries for state employees, and investments in education and transit. Gov. Moore is lifting up many issues that Progressive …

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January 18, 2023 at 7:55 PM

Join us at our Annual Membership Assembly, Friend

Become a Progressive Maryland member to secure your spot!Dear Friend, Thank you so much for being a part of our organization! Each year, Progressive Maryland holds a huge gathering for all of our members. This Annual Membership Assembly is an opportunity for us to come together as a community of peo…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

January 17, 2023 at 11:08 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Tuesday, January 17, 2023: New Era, New Governor, New Campaigns

Read on for important PM updates and to catch up on news you can use!Dear Friend,   It’s been a busy month and things will continue to pick up fast in our government. Tomorrow marks the ceremonial beginning of our new era for Maryland as Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller will b…

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January 9, 2023 at 11:27 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday, January 9, 2023: The Legislative Session starts on Wednesday!

Read on for important PM updates and to catch up on news you can use!Dear Friend,   There’s a lot going on in Maryland right now. While the new cannabis legalization law won't go into effect until July, small possession of cannabis is no longer subject to criminal penalties as of the new year. In ad…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

January 3, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Happy New Year! PM Weekly Memo for Tuesday, January 3, 2023: We’re back and we’re ready!

Read on to see what we have planned for the top of the year and to catch up on news you can use!Dear Friend,   Happy New Year! We’re excited to get 2023 off to a great start and—after ending 2022 with some historical victories—make this one of our best years yet! We’re kicking off this new year by g…

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  Larry Stafford, Jr. · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM

2022 was a Great Year Thanks to You, Friend

A look back on our accomplishments this year as we head into 2023 🎆Dear Friend,  On behalf of the Progressive Maryland family, I'm writing to wish you a very happy and healthy New Year 🎆.  This has been a year of ups and downs. We experienced a tough loss with the passing of our beloved board member…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

December 16, 2022 at 10:00 PM

Peace and joy to you this holiday season ❤️

Friend, we hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Read on for an important update. Happy Holidays from all of us here at Progressive Maryland!Dear Friend,   We hope this email finds you feeling jolly and full of holiday cheer! As we reflect on the past year, we are enamored by the dedication to o…

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December 12, 2022 at 11:52 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday December 12th, 2022: Closing the year out on a great note ❤️

Our last memo of the year! Read on for important legislative updates and news you can use! Dear Friend,  There’s an African Proverb that says: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. That sentiment and wise offering is on our minds as we look back on significant electio…

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December 5, 2022 at 9:33 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday December 5th, 2022: The Organizing Revival Is Coming! Power!❤️‍🔥

Grow the movement and make a difference! The weekly memo tells you how and has the news you can use!Dear Friend,   We want to make the most of 2023 and the opportunity we have to build state and local power! We’ll be sharing our full legislative agenda for the upcoming session with you soon. No matt…

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  Janay Fenner · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Two words

Friend, we couldn’t thank you enough. Dear Friend,  As we mark the end of the 10th anniversary of #GivingTuesday, we want to thank you for your generosity and your confidence in our organization. Whether you donated, signed up to volunteer, or spread the word, we needed you and you were there.   It…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 2:30 AM

A last minute donation just catapulted us in the right direction!

Help us reach our goal before midnight.Friend,  We just received a big donation from one of our members! We are so close to our goal; we need to raise just $175 more to meet our fundraising goal for #GivingTuesday. Will you make a donation now to help us reach our goal before midnight? If you’ve alr…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 12:01 AM

We’re so close! Giving Tuesday isn't over just yet.

Update: We’re only $500 short of our goal for today! Friend, We have just 5 hours left of Giving Tuesday. That is 5 more hours to make a difference!“Progressive Maryland has done so much work for returning citizens like myself. I’m donating to continue the momentum of this important campaign.” - A …

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Show your support for Progressive Maryland ❤️

We have 10 hours left to hit our goal! Help us get there. Friend, #GivingTuesday is upon us, and for those who have already given in support of our organization—thank you. Giving Tuesday is one of the biggest givingdays of the entire year. It’s a global movement to encourage non-profit giving befor…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Our new challenge begins NOW.

Friend, Join us in the Giving Tuesday challenge to celebrate generosity for your favorite grassroots organization! Dear Friend,  Each year, we come to our Progressive Maryland family on Giving Tuesday to ask for a one-time donation in this season of giving. We’re challenging you to make a gift and c…

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November 29, 2022 at 12:36 AM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday November 28, 2022: Your Generosity Builds Our Power!❤️‍🔥

Tomorrow is the big day! We need your help to make our vision a reality and to fulfill our mission in this state. Let’s build on our success. Our weekly newsletter has news you can use! Dear Friend, We’re in touch this week with the deep gratitude we feel for our members, volunteers, supporters …

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

November 25, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Here's a cool challenge for you...

Need a better way to spend money this Black Friday 💰? We’ve got an idea…💡Hey Friend, We know that by now, you’re already planning on what stores to go to and grabbing all of the best deals. Well Progressive Maryland is challenging you this holiday season to donate 10% every time you spend.Donating j…

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  Progressive Maryland · [email protected]

November 24, 2022 at 3:00 PM

We are grateful for you, Friend 🍁🧡

We are filled with gratitude for your support of Progressive Maryland and the work we are doing to build power for working families.Dear Friend, As we get closer to the end of another year, we want to pause to express our thankfulness to you. We have been able to accomplish so much this year with yo…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

November 22, 2022 at 12:01 AM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday November 21, 2022: Thankful for You

We’ve accomplished so much with your unwavering support. Read on for PM updates and news you can use in today's memo.Dear Friend,   We’re in touch this week with the deep gratitude we feel for our members, volunteers, supporters and leaders. All of you have helped us make the most of this critical e…

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  Max Socol · [email protected]

November 18, 2022 at 10:34 PM

Friend, the results are finally in 🥳

Announcing our sweeping General Election wins across the state!Dear Friend, The results are in!   Progressive Maryland proudly endorsed 58 candidates for office this cycle, across numerous districts and counties. We’re pleased to announce that of those 58 candidates, 46 were elected to their respect…

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  The Progressive Maryland Team · [email protected]

November 14, 2022 at 11:40 PM

PM Weekly Memo for Monday November 13, 2022: We Voted for A New Progressive Era and We Won!

We're excited to be moving in a new direction for Maryland. Read on for PM updates and news you can use in today's memo.Dear Friend,   The results (or at least most of them) are in! We used our voices and our votes to elect more women and people of color to offices up and down the ballot, to legaliz…

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  Jennifer Mendes Dwyer · [email protected]

November 11, 2022 at 2:00 PM

WEED DID IT! 👌🏾

We have officially legalized marijuana in Maryland 😎 Learn more about what this means. Dear Friend,  We have worked hard to legalize cannabis here in Maryland and we finally did it! Along with Missouri’s passage of Amendment 3, Maryland’s passage of Question 4 proves that more and more voters are ea…

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  Larry Stafford, Jr. · [email protected]

November 10, 2022 at 3:39 PM

We elected all POC and/or a woman to statewide offices 🙌🏾

It’s official. And historic. BIG WINS here in Maryland so far! Dear Friend, The results are in… and it’s been quite the 2022 General Election for Maryland. We asked you to go #AllBlueIn2022 and you sure did. Thank you for getting out the vote these past two weeks and sticking with us through an incr…

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  Janay Fenner · [email protected]

November 8, 2022 at 10:00 PM

Time is ticking⏰

You still have time..but not for long Friend,   The polls close in 3 hours. If you haven’t voted yet, get to the polls! If you filled out your mail-in ballot, you have to turn it in at a drop box location or turn it in by mail or in-person to your local board of elections.  If you have your mail-in …

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  Janay Fenner · [email protected]

November 8, 2022 at 12:02 PM

🚨This is your last chance🚨

Friend, dont forget to vote today. It’sElection Day,Go Vote. We can’t build progressive power in Maryland if we don’t show up. Polling places are now open until 8 pm. tonight; make your way to the polls. Click here if you need a reminder of our endorsed candidates, need to find your polling place or…

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