As we near the end of June, we hope you're enjoying the summer and finding ways to stay engaged in our collective efforts.This is an abbreviated version of the memo because Progressive Maryland staff is away at the inspiring People's Action Convention, connecting with like-minded changemakers from across the nation. Stay tuned for an exciting update in our next memo, where we'll share the empowering insights and actions from the convention.

Meanwhile, we want to ensure you stay engaged and empowered. Check out below for some brief updates, state news and opportunities to make a difference!  In our next memo, we'll provide multiple avenues for you to get involved and make a difference. From local campaigns and community initiatives to impactful advocacy efforts, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to contribute your voice, skills, and passion.

Thank you for being a part of the Progressive Maryland movement!

In Solidarity,

The Progressive Maryland Team

Here’s what’s in today’s memo:

• PM Updates
• PM task forces & issue campaigns: Healthcare Task Force
• State & National news

PM UPDATES:

Maryland People's Leadership Institute (MPLI): Applications Now Open!

Supported by Progressive Maryland, MPLI is dedicated to empowering individuals to become influential leaders in politics and campaign management within their communities. Join us in shaping the political landscape of Maryland by acquiring essential expertise in economic and social justice, organizing, advocacy, and more. Embrace this chance to create a lasting impact in your community! The application deadline is July 7th. Act now and apply today to embark on your transformative journey. Click here to submit your application!

Updates: PM Task Forces & Issue Campaigns 

Healthcare Justice Campaign: 

Our Summer To Do List For You:

– Join hundreds of Marylanders who are demanding accountability from the healthcare industry. They need to cease and desist when it comes to wrongful claim denials and withholding approval for the care people need: Sign our petition.

- Share your experience or if you know someone who has been battling their insurer about a claim denial or prior approval tell us about it in a survey linked here. 

- Come knock doors with us in July! We’re kicking into high gear after the 4th of July holiday. We’re doing shifts on July 8 and 9 and on the following weekend, too. Drop Patty a note and she’ll give you the details. If your local group or association is interested in healthcare issues, let us know! We can send someone to talk about the problems, solutions and what folks can do about it.

– Learn more about the Care Over Cost campaign at a national virtual Teach-In on July 26th. Look for a sign up link next week. Thank you for taking action! 

State and National News:

Here’s an invite to the broadcast of the People’s Action Organizing Revival starting Sunday evening and live from Arlington Va. Progressive Maryland members and volunteers will be on hand. In honor of the People’s Action event (which will preoccupy PM folks early in the week) we’d send out News You Can Use a little early, along with the Memo. How many worries can you put up with at once? How many must you? The answer isn’t pretty no matter where on the ladder you (precariously) are perched. Read on in News You Can Use for this week. 

Progressive Maryland BlogSpace:

We value creating space for our members to express their thoughts on any issues related to our campaigns. Have an idea for a blog post? You can submit writing, film, graphic design, etc. to be published on our website to the blog moderator Woody.

• New Today- Early Bird News You Can Use as Maryland progressives join People's Action conclave

• The state of America -- and Maryland -- after Juneteenth 2023

• House in disarray, DOJ indicts, Maryland looks around after hazy week

• Gas prices, cars and their care, and power are all themes this week: Maryland's News You Can Use

• A Poem For Pride
• Response to Washington Post article

• How the compromise on debt default avoidance worked out; plus Maryland roundup: News You Can Use
  

>>Read more on the homepage of progressivemaryland.org

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