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ACTION ALERT: Extend the Eviction Moratorium!
As statewide eviction protections are lifted, it is imperative that staff officials take on the task to ensure that families stay housed.
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Reflecting on Don’t Kvetch, Organize! 2021
Read a leader's reflection on JUFJ and JOIN's "Don't Kvetch, Organize" organizing 101 program!
In Baltimore, MD, COVID-19, Criminal Justice, Elections, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Housing Justice, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability, Water is a human right
Posted Tisha B’Av 2021: Mourning, Reflection, Action
This Tisha B'Av, let us move through mourning into action.
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Leader Reflection on Police-Free Schools
Read a leader's reflection on our recent Intersession Interest Session, which focused on police-free schools.
WATCH: Civics Kibitz 1 – The City Council & Legislative Process Demystified
Watch the recording of Baltimore Civics Kibitz 1: The City Council & Legislative Process Demystified
In Baltimore, MD, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Housing Justice, MD Immigrant Justice, MD Paid Family Leave, Montgomery County, MD, Police Accountability
Posted Reflections from the Maryland Post-Session Town Halls
These meetings are both a time for legislators to present what they feel they have accomplished and an opportunity for constituents to build relationships with our representatives. I hope you [...]
In #TestimonyTuesday, Baltimore, MD, Budget Advocacy, Elections, MD Housing Justice, Police Accountability
Posted #TestimonyTuesday: Ethan H- Baltimore City FY22 Budget
Jewish tradition demands of us: “Choose life, so that you may live” (Deut 30:19). We are disappointed that the FY2022 Baltimore City Preliminary Budget continues a pattern of divesting and [...]
In Baltimore, MD, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Housing Justice, MD Immigrant Justice, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Sign-On Campaigns, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability
Posted 2021 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session: Wrap Up
The 2021 Maryland General Assembly has adjourned "Sine Die." Now it's time to assess what we won, where we experienced setbacks, and how we can continue to bring more equity and justice to our [...]
By JUFJ Interns
Posted #TestimonyTuesday: Mark Martin – HB18/SB154
Now is the time for Maryland to become a national leader by providing such a right throughout the state. Doing so will promote residential stability and economic security – and yield fiscal rewards.
By JUFJ Interns
Posted #TestimonyTuesday: Carol Stern – SB626/HB139
In a world already filled with so much violence, we must move to end police violence and change Maryland laws that prevent us from holding police accountable.
