Ever wonder why we elect judges? Or what the state's attorney's relationship to the police is? Baltimore City's court system is one of the most opaque mysteries of our political landscape. Come join us for "Civics Kibitz 5: Courts, Clerks, and Judges" to dig into how our City's justice system works (or doesn't).
If you want to work to ensure every child receives the high-quality, affordable care they deserve, join JUFJ's Under 3 DC Working Group!
Join Progressive Maryland, NAACP, and other coalition partners for this forum with Baltimore County State's Attorney candidates.
If you were not able to attend Sunday's live event, come watch the recording of our educational event about our work with the Maryland General Assembly and our goals for the next session.
Care about affordable housing in DC? Want to be part of a committed group advocating for all DC residents to have secure housing? Join JUFJ's Housing Security Working Group!
If you were not able to attend our live event, come watch the recording of our educational event on how the critical testimony process works.
Join our coalition partners to hear updates on police accountability efforts in Baltimore.
Interested in establishing Paid Family and Medical Leave in Maryland? Join our working group!
Join the Silver Spring Justice Coalition (SSJC) for a watch party of the worksession for Bill 18-21, which will strengthen Body Worn Camera use and review in Montgomery County.
Join JUFJers from across Baltimore to discuss our ongoing issue campaign work. We will share updates for all the local campaigns and brainstorm on how to move the work forward.
Join us for our next Housing Team meeting to get updates about current affordable housing campaigns and take action together.
Join JUFJ and our partners to watch the latest Full Council Session of Bill 30-21, which will help protect renters in Montgomery County during the pandemic by extending the existing rent cap and prohibiting late fees for another year.
Join Chevrei Tzedek Congregation, JUFJ, and State Senator Antonio Hayes (D-Baltimore City) for an important overview of Maryland’s proposed Paid Family Medical Leave legislation, the Time to Care Act, which Senator Hayes is co-sponsoring. We will learn why this legislation is so important, about the Maryland coalition of organizations supporting the passage of this bill in 2022, and what we can do to make this bill a reality in Maryland.
Join us for our next Racial Equity and Policing Team meeting to get updates about current campaigns and take action together. Everyone is welcome!
Early educators and teachers, are you getting the pay, benefits, support, and education you need to live your best life? Join our partners in the Under 3 DC coalition to tell us what you need, hear what DC law says you deserve, and learn what we’re doing to make it happen. Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent Gray and At-Large Councilmember Robert White will join us to listen to your concerns for part of the meeting. This virtual meeting is an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the path forward.
JUFJ’s Heschel Vision Awards celebrate members of our community who take action with deep moral commitment and who inspire and empower others. It’s a chance for all of us to be reminded of our values and to be together in community. Join us on Zoom at the 2021 Heschel Vision Awards.
DC's Office of Racial Equity has drafted a guidebook for city agencies to conduct community engagement. How should DC agencies reach out to the community? What would help them truly hear the voices of people most affected by their policies? How can agencies build trust that community input is actually considered? What should they start doing, or do differently? Join the DC Initiative on Racial Equity for our next general meeting to provide feedback to the Office of Racial Equity, to change how the DC government engages the community.
Join JUFJ and the Silver Spring Justice Coalition for a virtual watch party, where we'll watch a report from the County's Policing Advisory Commission (PAC) about their work and recommendations.
Our watch party will begin at 1 PM with a review of the Policing Advisory Commission, and we will begin screensharing the worksession at 1:30 PM.
The Local Control Advisory Board is a community-driven advisory board tasked with studying and making recommendations on issues related to the transition of control of the Baltimore Police Department from the State of Maryland to the City of Baltimore. Tune in to watch their second meeting!
Call Mayor Bowser & the Council to demand swift and immediate action to prevent evictions!
