Advance Maryland · [email protected]

February 25, 2026 at 8:25 PM

Take action ➡️ protect Maryland’s kids

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February 20, 2026 at 7:12 AM

Victory + next steps: 🚫 ICE partnerships with MD police!

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February 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Victory: 🚫 ICE partnerships with MD police!

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January 29, 2026 at 12:07 AM

Maryland can take action to stop ICE ✊

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January 14, 2026 at 5:43 PM

Here's your 2026 legislative session preview…

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  Advance Maryland · [email protected]

December 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM

Progress in 2025 will become victories in 2026

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  Advance Maryland · [email protected]

December 15, 2025 at 9:06 PM

Progress in 2025 will become victories in 2026

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  Advance Maryland · [email protected]

November 15, 2025 at 2:02 AM

The shutdown’s over – and Maryland showed up 💪🩵

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  Sergio España, Advance Maryland · [email protected]

October 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM

✊ Maryland says: NO KINGS – this Saturday! ✊

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  Advance Maryland · [email protected]

April 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM

Here’s Our 2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

[ Advance ]Advance Maryland logo Dear Friend,  The Maryland legislature adjourned last Monday, April 7th after an intense 90-day session. This year was full of challenges. Beyond the typical bills that Marylanders need to keep state government functioning, our elected of…

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  Advance Maryland · [email protected]

April 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM

URGENT! Help pass limits on ICE cooperation

[ Advance ]Advance Maryland logo Dear Friend,  We are in the final days and hours of the Maryland legislative session and we are running out of time to pass protections for our immigrant community.    PLEASE call Senator Ferguson (410-841-3600) and Senator Will …

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February 28, 2025 at 3:20 AM

Maryland Needs to Tax the Rich

[ Advance ]Advance Maryland logo Dear Friend,  The state of Maryland is facing a massive budget crisis. Everything we have accomplished in recent years–The Blueprint for Education, Paid Family and Medical Leave, expanding Medicaid coverage for the Healthy Babies Program …

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February 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM

Here's your 2025 legislative session preview...

[ Advance ]Advance Maryland logo Friend,  If you’re like us, the last two weeks have been extremely difficult. We’re grappling with the new realities of a second Trump term, and struggling to ensure our crucial work and its positive impact on our community is seen throug…

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November 4, 2024 at 5:50 PM

Tuesday is Election Day!

[ Advance ]Advance Maryland logo Friend,   This is it! Tuesday is Election Day! This is your last chance to make a difference with your vote. [ Democracy ]Democracy isn't a spectator sport Here’s what you need to know about voting in Maryland: …

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October 30, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Happy Halloween from Advance Maryland!

[ Advance ]Advance Maryland logo Friend,   Happy Halloween from Advance Maryland! The only thing scarier than the election is not voting.   TOMORROW, October 31, is the LAST DAY of early voting, so if you plan to vote early, now is the time! Head over to your lo…

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October 24, 2024 at 5:20 PM

Early voting starts TODAY!!

[ Advance ]Advance Maryland logo Friend,   Early voting is finally here! We’re calling on you to help spread the word about early voting, voter guides, election day, and more with our Get Out The Vote (GOTV) [ [link removed] ]social media toolkit, where we have a ton …

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October 17, 2024 at 11:01 PM

ONE WEEK from Early Voting

[ [link removed] ][IMG]   Friend,  In just ONE week, the ballots will be open for early voting. Are you ready? [ The ]The early voters get the win As you prepare to cast your vote, remember there are state and local ballot questions you wil…

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  Advance Maryland · [email protected]

October 9, 2024 at 4:41 PM

Just Under 4 Weeks Until the 2024 Election

[ [link removed] ][IMG]   Friend,    Can you believe we are less than 4 weeks away from Election Night? Many voters have already cast their mail in ballots, while others are still undecided. This is a crucial moment for our state and our country, and your vote is…

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September 19, 2024 at 7:20 PM

It’s time to restock Baltimore's youth supply closet!

Friend,    In 2022, we teamed up with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender to launch a donation drive to support system-involved youth in need of basic essentials, such as those entering foster care and group homes with little to no belongings of their own. The donation…

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September 11, 2024 at 10:40 PM

Moms For Liberty counter-protested us in Montgomery County…

Friend,    This past Tuesday, we joined Councilmember Kate Stewart for a rally and press conference to celebrate the unanimous passage of her Resolution to Affirm Montgomery County’s Commitment to Reproductive Rights. [ [link removed] ](Don’t live in Montgomery County? T…

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  Advance Maryland · [email protected]

April 17, 2024 at 6:26 PM

Your 2024 Session Wrap-Up: Big wins on trans rights, energy efficiency, and more!

[ [link removed] ][IMG] Friend,   Last week, the 2024 Maryland General Assembly legislative session ended! In total, 2,714 bills were considered, and hundreds passed.   There were some big wins for Marylanders this session, with important bills about gender-affi…

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  Maya, Advance Maryland · [email protected]

March 21, 2024 at 4:57 PM

Action Alert! Tell your senator to close corporate tax loopholes

[ [link removed] ][IMG] Friend,   The House has taken a big step towards a more fair tax system in Maryland by closing a major corporate loophole - combined reporting.   For decades, wealthy corporations have avoided paying taxes, placing a larger tax burden on …

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  Alice, Advance MD · [email protected]

March 1, 2024 at 6:20 PM

52 days down, 38 left to go!

[ [link removed] ][IMG] Friend,   Happy March! As of last Friday, we are officially halfway through the 2024 Maryland General Assembly session. With 52 days behind us and 38 more to go, there’s plenty of action to catch up on – and plenty of actions for you to take! …

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  Maya, Advance Maryland · [email protected]

February 6, 2024 at 7:40 PM

Tell your legislators to be smart on safety

[ [link removed] ][IMG] Friend,   Last week, Maryland General Assembly leaders announced their plan to address concerns about teenagers who commit crimes.   Unfortunately, they did not consult experts in youth justice and child development, and instead proposed …

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  Alice, Advance MD · [email protected]

January 15, 2024 at 10:30 PM

Friend, here's your 2024 legislative session preview

[ [link removed] ][IMG] Friend,   The 2024 Maryland General Assembly session may have started last Wednesday, but everyone who knows anything about the legislature knows that the real action starts this week.   As usual, it’s going to be a busy 90 (now 85) days,…

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January 8, 2024 at 6:10 PM

Happy Birthday, AMD! 🎂

[ [link removed] ][IMG] Friend,   It’s our birthday! Advance Maryland is officially one year old. We’re celebrating by looking back on all we’ve accomplished this year and planning for the year ahead! We elected new leadership across state and local government in Nove…

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  Maya, Advance Maryland · [email protected]

December 12, 2023 at 8:12 PM

FWD: Don’t Abandon Us - You’re invited to the film screening!

Hi Friend!    I wanted to make sure you saw the invitation for our upcoming virtual film screening of 'Don't Abandon Us: Addressing Youth Crime and Trauma' on Wednesday, December 13 at 7pm. We'll be convening on Zoom for a screening of the short film, followed by …

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  Alice, Advance MD · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 5:20 PM

Don’t Abandon Us - You’re invited to the film screening!

Friend,   We’re excited to invite you to a short film screening and panel discussion next week about the youth justice system, what it’s like for incarcerated youth, and why what’s best for kids is best for everyone! Join us in-person or virtually on Wednesday, December 6th…

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  Maya, Advance Maryland · [email protected]

October 23, 2023 at 2:10 PM

We all deserve safe communities!

Friend,   October is Youth Justice Action Month, which means we've been very busy with our Maryland Youth Justice Coalition work – we’ve been talking to our neighbors in Baltimore, organizing to protect our kids’ rights, and gearing up for the 2024 legislative session! The MD…

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September 26, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Tell your local librarians: We stand with you against book bans!

[ Advance ]Advance Maryland logo. It is light blue, light green, and dark purple, and reads ''Advance Maryland'' followed by an arrow pointing to the right. Friend,   Maryland students are back in school, excited for the possibilities of a new school year. PTOs are meeting …

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June 30, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Friend: Pride Month update and important fund announcement

[ Advance ]Advance Maryland logo. It is light blue, light green, and dark purple, and reads ''Advance Maryland'' followed by an arrow pointing to the right. Friend,   As Pride Month comes to a close, we wanted to update you on what we’ve been doing to celebrate and advocate…

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  Advance Maryland · [email protected]

April 12, 2023 at 9:52 PM

Friend, here's what happened this session

[ [link removed] ][IMG] Greetings!   On Monday at midnight, the 2023 Maryland General Assembly legislative session came to an end after 90 days of working to pass hundreds of bills. Here’s your 2023 Session Recap! ⬇️   This session started with the…

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  Advance MD Actions · [email protected]

April 6, 2023 at 2:37 PM

Last chance to help these bills!

[ [link removed] ][IMG] Greetings! The legislature will adjourn in 5 days, ending the 2023 legislative session. They will not meet again until January 2024. There are still a few important bills waiting for the Senate to act, and you can help by sending just a few more e…

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March 22, 2023 at 5:21 PM

20 days left!

[ [link removed] ][IMG] Greetings! Monday marked the important crossover deadline, leaving us with 20 days before the legislature adjourns. It has been a great session so far with several of our priority bills headed for final passage, and others awaiting important votes…

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  Maya, Advance Maryland · [email protected]

March 17, 2023 at 12:26 AM

URGENT: Take action to protect trans kids

[ [link removed] ][IMG] Friend,    Maryland Republicans are doing everything they can to attack trans youth.   Right now, they're attempting to ban their healthcare by putting a youth ban in the Trans Health Equity Act.   Their amendment wou…

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  Maya, Advance Maryland · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 9:51 PM

Have 2 minutes?

[ [link removed] ][IMG] Friend,    We are halfway through the 2023 Maryland General Assembly session, and we need your help.   Our priority bills are in the process of moving through their respective committees and soon will be on the House and Senate flo…

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  Advance MD Actions · [email protected]

February 7, 2023 at 11:22 PM

ACTION NEEDED: Tell legislators why you support the YES Act

[ [link removed] ][IMG] Friend,    Maryland sends more youth to adult court based on offense type, per capita, than any other state except for Alabama.   81% of the youth charged in adult court in Maryland are Black.   We need the General Assembl…

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  Maya, Advance Maryland · [email protected]

January 23, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Yesterday should have been a milestone

[ Horizontal ]Horizontal version of the Advance Maryland logo. It reads ''Advance Maryland'' in light blue and dark purple text. To the right of the text, there is an arrow pointing to the right made up of blue and green triangles. Friend, …

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  Alice and Maya (SFM) · [email protected]

January 9, 2023 at 9:40 PM

FWD: Introducing Advance Maryland

Hi Friend,    Welcome to Advance Maryland! We wanted to make sure you saw our news – after two years of leading work at Strong Future Maryland, we have expanded our scope of work and moved to a new organization.   We’re so excited for the road ahead, and as ever…

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  Maya, Strong Future MD · [email protected]

July 25, 2022 at 3:24 PM

Call on Hogan to release abortion training funds

Friend, …

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  SFM Team · [email protected]

July 11, 2022 at 6:16 PM

Abortion access, gun laws, and more

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  Strong Future MD · [email protected]

June 9, 2022 at 6:02 PM

Here’s how you can take action to prevent gun violence

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  Maya, Strong Future MD · [email protected]

June 1, 2022 at 6:31 PM

Donation drive, job openings, and more

Friend, …

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April 27, 2022 at 1:18 PM

SFM's 2022 legislative session recap!

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March 10, 2022 at 10:43 PM

Halfway through!

Friend, …

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February 1, 2022 at 2:10 PM

Your first newsletter of the year!

Friend, …

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January 21, 2022 at 8:02 PM

Action needed on crucial youth justice reform!

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  Alice, Strong Future MD · [email protected]

January 11, 2022 at 3:43 PM

Your 2022 Session Preview

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  SFM Updates · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 3:17 PM

Our final newsletter!

Friend , …

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  SFM General Assembly Updates · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 9:23 PM

Your look at the 2021 special session

Friend, If you didn’t already know, the Maryland General Assembly will meet one more time before the end of the year in a special session from December 6-10. Here’s your rundown of the upcoming session, what to expect from the chambers, and a few ways to keep up with all the action in Annapolis! …

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