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In Baltimore, MD, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Housing Justice, MD Immigrant Rights, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Sign-On Campaigns, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability

Posted March 22, 2022

Crossover Day 2022: Where Are We Now?

Crossover Day has passed. Now it's time to assess where our bills are, and how we can bring more equity and justice to our region by the end of the General Assembly session.

By Sam Baltimore

In #TestimonyTuesday, Education, MD Paid Family Leave, Paid Family Leave

Posted February 8, 2022

#TestimonyTuesday: JUFJ Testimony in Support of Paid Family and Medical Leave

Judaism has many values that support the passage of a paid family and medical leave law.

By Elianna Cooper

In Baltimore, MD, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Housing Justice, MD Immigrant Rights, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Sign-On Campaigns, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability

Posted January 25, 2022

MDGA22 Pre-Session Legislator Meetings Wrap Up

JUFJers have finished their pre-session legislator meetings!

By Sam Baltimore

In Baltimore, MD, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Housing Justice, MD Immigrant Rights, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Sign-On Campaigns, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability

Posted December 13, 2021

Maryland General Assembly Special Legislative Session 2021: Wrap Up

The Maryland General Assembly's special legislative session has ended, and we have great news!

By Sam Baltimore

In #TestimonyTuesday, Baltimore, MD, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Housing Justice, MD Immigrant Rights, MD Paid Family Leave, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability

Posted November 16, 2021

#TestimonyTuesday: Evan Serpick – Baltimore City State Delegation

Our ancestors fought against injustice, and we are called to follow their example. Let’s continue building a Maryland that works for us all.

By Sam Baltimore

In #TestimonyTuesday, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Housing Justice, MD Immigrant Rights, MD Paid Family Leave, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability

Posted November 9, 2021

#TestimonyTuesday: Carol Stern – Montgomery County State Delegation

Our ancestors fought against injustice, and we are called to follow their example. Let’s continue building a Maryland that works for us all.

By Sam Baltimore

In Baltimore, MD, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Housing Justice, MD Immigrant Rights, MD Paid Family Leave, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability

Posted October 19, 2021

We’ve had the Maryland Kickoff and now we’re off and running!

Thanks to everyone who helped make our Maryland Statewide Kickoff a success! Now, dive into further action for the 2022 legislative session.

By Sam Baltimore

In Baltimore, MD, COVID-19, High Holidays, Maryland State, MD Paid Family Leave, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave

Posted September 17, 2021

Labor on the Bimah 2021: A month of action for paid family and medical leave

Highlights from some of the Labor on the Bimah services and presentations from congregations around Maryland.

By Sam Baltimore

In Baltimore, MD, COVID-19, DC Affordable Housing, High Holidays, Maryland State, MD Housing Justice, MD Paid Family Leave, Mont. County Housing Justice, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Washington, DC

Posted September 15, 2021

Sukkot 2021: We All Need Shelter

As we reflect on what it means to have shelter during Sukkot, we know that so many people in our communities are facing eviction. Here's how to take action.

By Sam Baltimore

In Baltimore, MD, Criminal Justice, Education, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Housing Justice, MD Immigrant Rights, MD Paid Family Leave, Montgomery County, MD, Police Accountability

Posted September 14, 2021

Reflection: Intersession Interest Sessions

Although I try to stay informed about state and local politics, I have often felt as though I was missing the sort of nuts-and-bolts knowledge needed to be as effective in taking action as I [...]