Advance Maryland
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Digital and communications hub for Maryland's progressive movement. Working to lift the voices of our partners and build a just, equitable future for Maryland.
🔔 Calling all Maryland non-profit organizations & local governments to apply to the MEA’s Residential Energy Equity Program grant!
Apply by December 18, 2025 at 3PM. Visit bit.ly/ResidentialEnergyEquity to learn more. 💫 Para obtener más información en español, visite el enlace de arriba.
Apply by December 18, 2025 at 3PM. Visit bit.ly/ResidentialEnergyEquity to learn more. 💫 Para obtener más información en español, visite el enlace de arriba.
November 11, 2025 at 6:12 PM
🔔 Calling all Maryland non-profit organizations & local governments to apply to the MEA’s Residential Energy Equity Program grant!
Apply by December 18, 2025 at 3PM. Visit bit.ly/ResidentialEnergyEquity to learn more. 💫 Para obtener más información en español, visite el enlace de arriba.
Apply by December 18, 2025 at 3PM. Visit bit.ly/ResidentialEnergyEquity to learn more. 💫 Para obtener más información en español, visite el enlace de arriba.
Congratulations to @abigailspanberger, @zohrankmamdani, @mikiesherrill, and our neighbors and friends in New York City and the states of Virginia and New Jersey on their big wins! These leaders won because they’re speaking to voters on issues that really matter. ✊🌟
November 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Congratulations to @abigailspanberger, @zohrankmamdani, @mikiesherrill, and our neighbors and friends in New York City and the states of Virginia and New Jersey on their big wins! These leaders won because they’re speaking to voters on issues that really matter. ✊🌟
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👻 Spooky: The 2026 Maryland Legislative Session is creeping up on us fast! It's time to strategize!
💥 Join us on Weds, November 12th at 7pm on Zoom for a Housing Justice Priorities Strategy Session💥
Join us and bring a friend! RSVP – bit.ly/rumnov
💥 Join us on Weds, November 12th at 7pm on Zoom for a Housing Justice Priorities Strategy Session💥
Join us and bring a friend! RSVP – bit.ly/rumnov
October 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
👻 Spooky: The 2026 Maryland Legislative Session is creeping up on us fast! It's time to strategize!
💥 Join us on Weds, November 12th at 7pm on Zoom for a Housing Justice Priorities Strategy Session💥
Join us and bring a friend! RSVP – bit.ly/rumnov
💥 Join us on Weds, November 12th at 7pm on Zoom for a Housing Justice Priorities Strategy Session💥
Join us and bring a friend! RSVP – bit.ly/rumnov
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Sign the petition to tell Maryland State Sen. President @senbillferg.bsky.social to get with the Redistricting for Democracy program or hd a public town hall to explain himself in a public town hall. Y WED NOV. 19.
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TELL MD Sen. Pres. BILL FERGUSON (D) to REDISTRICT for our freedom or hold town hall by Nov. 19! · Cat Ladies for America
Maryland State Senate President Bill Ferguson (D- Bmore City) has come out against even TRYING to fight for Marylanders & all Americans by redistricting Maryland's Congressional map in the face of unp...
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October 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Sign the petition to tell Maryland State Sen. President @senbillferg.bsky.social to get with the Redistricting for Democracy program or hd a public town hall to explain himself in a public town hall. Y WED NOV. 19.
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🚨Kilmar is a father, a worker, and a community member. He was wrongfully deported, imprisoned, and tortured. Despite court orders and his return to the U.S., he faces renewed threats of deportation. This isn't justice, it’s a vendetta. Bring him home NOW. #FreeKilmar wearecasa.org/justice4kilmar
October 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
🚨Kilmar is a father, a worker, and a community member. He was wrongfully deported, imprisoned, and tortured. Despite court orders and his return to the U.S., he faces renewed threats of deportation. This isn't justice, it’s a vendetta. Bring him home NOW. #FreeKilmar wearecasa.org/justice4kilmar
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A federal court allowed the “defund” provision targeting Planned Parenthood health centers to take effect. What does this mean? Patients cannot use Medicaid to pay for their care at Planned Parenthood health centers.
September 11, 2025 at 11:14 PM
A federal court allowed the “defund” provision targeting Planned Parenthood health centers to take effect. What does this mean? Patients cannot use Medicaid to pay for their care at Planned Parenthood health centers.
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#DACA recipient Paulo Cesar Gamez Lira was pulling into his driveway w/two of his children in the car w/him when three unmarked vehicles w/masked and armed men surrounded and detained him. “The men refused to identify themselves.” www.aclu-nm.org/en/press-rel... #QuietlyKillingDACA #ProtectDACA
ACLU of New Mexico Challenges Unlawful Detention of DACA Recipient
The ACLU of New Mexico and the law firm Singleton Schreiber, LLP filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus this morning, challenging the detention of Paulo Cesar Gamez Lira, a 28-year-old DACA
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September 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
#DACA recipient Paulo Cesar Gamez Lira was pulling into his driveway w/two of his children in the car w/him when three unmarked vehicles w/masked and armed men surrounded and detained him. “The men refused to identify themselves.” www.aclu-nm.org/en/press-rel... #QuietlyKillingDACA #ProtectDACA
The administration is #QuietlyKillingDACA. ICE and CBP unlawfully detain immigrant youth—including valid DACA recipients like Xóchitl and Paulo. We demand accountability. #HomeIsHere
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2 El Paso County DACA recipients challenge ICE detention as families plead for justice
Catalina “Xochitl” Santiago and Paulo Cesar Gamez Lira, both DACA recipients, are fighting for their release from ICE custody as lawmakers challenge the Trump administration’s interpretation of the po...
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September 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The administration is #QuietlyKillingDACA. ICE and CBP unlawfully detain immigrant youth—including valid DACA recipients like Xóchitl and Paulo. We demand accountability. #HomeIsHere
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We’re #BaltimoreProud of the work our city has done to reduce crime through violence reduction strategies. We need to keep investing in what works to help our city thrive. #NoTroops
September 9, 2025 at 8:44 PM
We’re #BaltimoreProud of the work our city has done to reduce crime through violence reduction strategies. We need to keep investing in what works to help our city thrive. #NoTroops
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This is an important opportunity to show your support for Direct File and encourage the IRS to keep and expand the program! Take the survey now at bit.ly/IRSDirectFileSurvey.
This is an important opportunity to show your support for Direct File and encourage the IRS to keep and expand the program! Take the survey now at bit.ly/IRSDirectFileSurvey.
September 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT! 🚨
This is an important opportunity to show your support for Direct File and encourage the IRS to keep and expand the program! Take the survey now at bit.ly/IRSDirectFileSurvey.
This is an important opportunity to show your support for Direct File and encourage the IRS to keep and expand the program! Take the survey now at bit.ly/IRSDirectFileSurvey.
Maryland charges over 1,000 kids each year as adults—the same bad law Trump is calling for in DC. No kid belongs in adult court or adult jail. It's past time for Maryland to end this shameful practice.
Visit bit.ly/ProtectMDYouth to sign the petition now. Our kids deserve better.
Visit bit.ly/ProtectMDYouth to sign the petition now. Our kids deserve better.
Help protect youth in Maryland from Trump’s outrageous attacks!
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August 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Maryland charges over 1,000 kids each year as adults—the same bad law Trump is calling for in DC. No kid belongs in adult court or adult jail. It's past time for Maryland to end this shameful practice.
Visit bit.ly/ProtectMDYouth to sign the petition now. Our kids deserve better.
Visit bit.ly/ProtectMDYouth to sign the petition now. Our kids deserve better.
Violence tears communities apart. Humanitarians help rebuild them.
On World Humanitarian Day, we remember: War and conflict never produce peace and stability. But humanity might.
On World Humanitarian Day, we remember: War and conflict never produce peace and stability. But humanity might.
August 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Violence tears communities apart. Humanitarians help rebuild them.
On World Humanitarian Day, we remember: War and conflict never produce peace and stability. But humanity might.
On World Humanitarian Day, we remember: War and conflict never produce peace and stability. But humanity might.
In #OurAppalachia, we control our lives, bodies, and futures. And we’re able to access reproductive and sexual health care in our communities. The Women’s Health Center of Maryland gets this, which is why we're proud to be a supporter. #WHCMD
August 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
In #OurAppalachia, we control our lives, bodies, and futures. And we’re able to access reproductive and sexual health care in our communities. The Women’s Health Center of Maryland gets this, which is why we're proud to be a supporter. #WHCMD
On International Youth Day, we recognize the role youth play in shaping a better, more inclusive future.
Ready to make a difference? Join our partner coalitions and be part of the change. @mdyouthjustice.bsky.social
Ready to make a difference? Join our partner coalitions and be part of the change. @mdyouthjustice.bsky.social
August 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
On International Youth Day, we recognize the role youth play in shaping a better, more inclusive future.
Ready to make a difference? Join our partner coalitions and be part of the change. @mdyouthjustice.bsky.social
Ready to make a difference? Join our partner coalitions and be part of the change. @mdyouthjustice.bsky.social
🚨 Reproductive Health Alert: A review by The Associated Press shows that several of President Donald Trump’s nominees to the federal courts have revealed anti-abortion views, been associated with anti-abortion groups or defended abortion restrictions.
August 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
🚨 Reproductive Health Alert: A review by The Associated Press shows that several of President Donald Trump’s nominees to the federal courts have revealed anti-abortion views, been associated with anti-abortion groups or defended abortion restrictions.
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Help shape our policy agenda to improve conditions for renters across Maryland at the Maryland Housing Justice Summit THIS Sun from 12:30 - 5pm in downtown Baltimore. Lunch, snacks, and breaks provided!
Join us to learn, connect, and most importantly: build renter power in MD! RSVP: bit.ly/RUM2025
Join us to learn, connect, and most importantly: build renter power in MD! RSVP: bit.ly/RUM2025
August 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Help shape our policy agenda to improve conditions for renters across Maryland at the Maryland Housing Justice Summit THIS Sun from 12:30 - 5pm in downtown Baltimore. Lunch, snacks, and breaks provided!
Join us to learn, connect, and most importantly: build renter power in MD! RSVP: bit.ly/RUM2025
Join us to learn, connect, and most importantly: build renter power in MD! RSVP: bit.ly/RUM2025
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⚠️ Maryland renters! ⚠️ Help shape our 2026 policy agenda by taking the Renters Survey!
We need at least 50 more renters to take this survey by this Friday (8/8). Add your voice!
Take a few minutes to tell us what you need to make renting in Maryland better: bit.ly/2025RenterSurvey
We need at least 50 more renters to take this survey by this Friday (8/8). Add your voice!
Take a few minutes to tell us what you need to make renting in Maryland better: bit.ly/2025RenterSurvey
August 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
⚠️ Maryland renters! ⚠️ Help shape our 2026 policy agenda by taking the Renters Survey!
We need at least 50 more renters to take this survey by this Friday (8/8). Add your voice!
Take a few minutes to tell us what you need to make renting in Maryland better: bit.ly/2025RenterSurvey
We need at least 50 more renters to take this survey by this Friday (8/8). Add your voice!
Take a few minutes to tell us what you need to make renting in Maryland better: bit.ly/2025RenterSurvey
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And whether you can make the summit or not – please fill out our 2025 Renter Survey!
This is another great opportunity to let us know what's going on in your home, + tell us what would make it better!
Your answers will help shape our legislative agenda.
Take the survey: bit.ly/2025RenterSurvey
This is another great opportunity to let us know what's going on in your home, + tell us what would make it better!
Your answers will help shape our legislative agenda.
Take the survey: bit.ly/2025RenterSurvey
July 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
And whether you can make the summit or not – please fill out our 2025 Renter Survey!
This is another great opportunity to let us know what's going on in your home, + tell us what would make it better!
Your answers will help shape our legislative agenda.
Take the survey: bit.ly/2025RenterSurvey
This is another great opportunity to let us know what's going on in your home, + tell us what would make it better!
Your answers will help shape our legislative agenda.
Take the survey: bit.ly/2025RenterSurvey
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Join us for a meaningful day of building renter power at the 2025 Maryland Housing Justice Summit!
You’ll get to meet other advocates, help us shape our policy agenda, + learn skills to help build our movement even stronger. Lunch, snacks, + breaks will be provided!
RSVP: bit.ly/RUM2025
You’ll get to meet other advocates, help us shape our policy agenda, + learn skills to help build our movement even stronger. Lunch, snacks, + breaks will be provided!
RSVP: bit.ly/RUM2025
July 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Join us for a meaningful day of building renter power at the 2025 Maryland Housing Justice Summit!
You’ll get to meet other advocates, help us shape our policy agenda, + learn skills to help build our movement even stronger. Lunch, snacks, + breaks will be provided!
RSVP: bit.ly/RUM2025
You’ll get to meet other advocates, help us shape our policy agenda, + learn skills to help build our movement even stronger. Lunch, snacks, + breaks will be provided!
RSVP: bit.ly/RUM2025
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Fourteen years ago today, in the midst of one of our country’s worst economic crises, Americans saw the last federal minimum wage increase. Since then, we’ve experienced another recession and inflation, housing and consumer prices that continue to rise, far outpacing the minimum wage.
July 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Fourteen years ago today, in the midst of one of our country’s worst economic crises, Americans saw the last federal minimum wage increase. Since then, we’ve experienced another recession and inflation, housing and consumer prices that continue to rise, far outpacing the minimum wage.
🚨 DEADLINE FOR COMMENT IS TODAY – July 23rd! 🚨
Sick of high utility bills? Take action NOW to tell our utility regulators to protect Maryland gas customers from excessive rate hikes by ending unnecessary gas pipeline work: bit.ly/mdgassafety
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Sick of high utility bills? Take action NOW to tell our utility regulators to protect Maryland gas customers from excessive rate hikes by ending unnecessary gas pipeline work: bit.ly/mdgassafety
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July 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
🚨 DEADLINE FOR COMMENT IS TODAY – July 23rd! 🚨
Sick of high utility bills? Take action NOW to tell our utility regulators to protect Maryland gas customers from excessive rate hikes by ending unnecessary gas pipeline work: bit.ly/mdgassafety
@emilyscarr.bsky.social
Sick of high utility bills? Take action NOW to tell our utility regulators to protect Maryland gas customers from excessive rate hikes by ending unnecessary gas pipeline work: bit.ly/mdgassafety
@emilyscarr.bsky.social
🚨 COMMENTS ARE DUE TOMORROW – July 23rd! 🚨
Sick of skyrocketing utility bills? Take action NOW to tell Maryland’s utility regulators to require gas pipeline spending to prioritize safety AND be cost effective to slow the increase of our utility bills: bit.ly/mdgassafety
@emilyscarr.bsky.social
Sick of skyrocketing utility bills? Take action NOW to tell Maryland’s utility regulators to require gas pipeline spending to prioritize safety AND be cost effective to slow the increase of our utility bills: bit.ly/mdgassafety
@emilyscarr.bsky.social
July 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
🚨 COMMENTS ARE DUE TOMORROW – July 23rd! 🚨
Sick of skyrocketing utility bills? Take action NOW to tell Maryland’s utility regulators to require gas pipeline spending to prioritize safety AND be cost effective to slow the increase of our utility bills: bit.ly/mdgassafety
@emilyscarr.bsky.social
Sick of skyrocketing utility bills? Take action NOW to tell Maryland’s utility regulators to require gas pipeline spending to prioritize safety AND be cost effective to slow the increase of our utility bills: bit.ly/mdgassafety
@emilyscarr.bsky.social
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99,000 MDers left $ on the table! Eligible taxpayers get an avg of $1,100 for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)+ $500/kid for the Child Tax Credit (CTC).
We applaud @brookelierman.bsky.social for her work to ensure ALL eligible MDers get these needed credits!
Read more in @marylandmatters.org
We applaud @brookelierman.bsky.social for her work to ensure ALL eligible MDers get these needed credits!
Read more in @marylandmatters.org
July 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
99,000 MDers left $ on the table! Eligible taxpayers get an avg of $1,100 for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)+ $500/kid for the Child Tax Credit (CTC).
We applaud @brookelierman.bsky.social for her work to ensure ALL eligible MDers get these needed credits!
Read more in @marylandmatters.org
We applaud @brookelierman.bsky.social for her work to ensure ALL eligible MDers get these needed credits!
Read more in @marylandmatters.org
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This is big! Our state just made it easier for folks to apply for government benefits! This new website will make eliminate the need for people to repeatedly share their personal and financial information in order to access aid. 'Maryland Benefits' is now live at marylandbenefits.org!
July 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM
This is big! Our state just made it easier for folks to apply for government benefits! This new website will make eliminate the need for people to repeatedly share their personal and financial information in order to access aid. 'Maryland Benefits' is now live at marylandbenefits.org!