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MLAW – Protect Women’s Rights
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Marriage Should Not Be a Defense to Sex Crimes or the “Love is No Defense” Act- HB147/SB250
Marriage Should Not Be a Defense to Sex Crimes or the “Love is No Defense” Act- HB147/SB250 Maryland allows marriage to be a defense to some sex crimes Like many states, Maryland’s laws were based on the premise that marriage was consent to… Continue Reading “Marriage Should Not Be a Defense to Sex Crimes or the “Love is No Defense” Act- HB147/SB250″
WISE General Meeting Dec. 14th, 7pm – Healthcare: the intersection of change
We often think of the term healthcare when asked for our co-pay at an appointment or when we have to pick up a prescription, but the reality is healthcare intersects so many important facets of society today. In fact healthcare is the leading issue… Continue Reading “WISE General Meeting Dec. 14th, 7pm – Healthcare: the intersection of change”
Let’s get the Blueprint signed! Please help!
Things are moving quickly! The House has now officially passed (96-38) the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the next stop is Governor Hogan. We need to urge Governor Hogan to sign this legislation as quickly as possible We need your help to encourage him… Continue Reading “Let’s get the Blueprint signed! Please help!”
TODAY- YOU can make a difference for women and children, please do! Contact you Reps!
As you may have heard the House and Senate are holding a marathon of sessions this weekend to try to wrap up as many bills as possible in the face of closures from the corona virus. They have sent their staff homes and are… Continue Reading “TODAY- YOU can make a difference for women and children, please do! Contact you Reps!”
Women as Climate Justice Champions Join Dining for Women, Peace is Loud, UNICEF USA, and Women of Peace Corps Legacy on March 8 for an International Women’s Day celebration, “Women as Climate Justice Champions”. Livestream The impacts of climate change are not evenly distributed around the world, and they… Continue Reading “”
Please post your support NOW for the Blueprint for Maryland’s future!
A sea of blue shirts rallied at the capital this morning to hear Brit Kirwan speak and support the big bill with the 10-year implementation of the recommendations of the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education (HB1300/SB1000). This bill had a quadruple hearing in front… Continue Reading “Please post your support NOW for the Blueprint for Maryland’s future!”
Contact your Rep on House Judiciary today to support Women’s Prerelease Center
The bill to create a women’s pre-release unit for women preparing to return to the community after incarceration is on the move and will be heard in the House’s judiciary committee tomorrow, February 18 at 1 p.m. If you are in District 33, please… Continue Reading “Contact your Rep on House Judiciary today to support Women’s Prerelease Center”
Can you attend and provide testimony this Monday at the County Council meeting about why you think fair housing is important for Anne Arundel County?
COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JULY 1 AT 7:00 PM Arundel Center – Council Chambers44 Calvert StreetAnnapolis, MD 21401 Councilwoman Sarah Lacey has introduced a bill on fair housing and it needs our support. Can you attend and provide testimony on why you think fair… Continue Reading “Can you attend and provide testimony this Monday at the County Council meeting about why you think fair housing is important for Anne Arundel County?”
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