ACTION ALERT: Thank your state representatives
The Maryland General Assembly has adjourned - write to your legislators thanking them & underscoring your commitment to justice.
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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 [...]
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Posted JUFJ’s Montgomery County FY22 Budget Demands
It’s budget season in Montgomery County! This is an opportunity to envision a Just Recovery for our County -- a recovery that provides dei machsoro, resources sufficient for each person’s needs, [...]
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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.
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Posted Action Alert: End of the 2021 Maryland Legislative Session
April 12 is the last day of the Maryland state session - take final action steps to achieve justice in Maryland!
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Posted #TestimonyTuesday: Michael English – HB1312/SB910
Safe and stable housing has far reaching economic, health, and social benefits to individuals, families, and communities, and is key to reducing racial inequities, as the most marginalized are [...]
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Posted #TestimonyTuesday: Mark Martin – HB52/SB454
The reforms in HB52 are a commonsense, workable step to leveling the rent court playing field without in any way jeopardizing the legitimate interests of landlords.
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Updated Action Alert: Demand Police Accountability & Reform
The Maryland General Assembly must pass legislation to end the practice of police policing themselves and shift power into the hands of communities. Write to your legislators and General Assembly [...]
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Posted Action Alert: Tell your County Executive to Help Keep People Housed
Take action to call on your County Executive or Mayor to push the General Assembly to pass critical housing justice bills before it's too late.
