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Moving Maryland Forward Network

MMFN is a new initiative to connect organizations focused on social advocacy in Maryland.  By harnessing the power of online organizing tools, we will build a unique network of progressive campaigns working to ensure fairness, equality and justice for all Marylanders. But it all starts with YOU! Will you help us Move Maryland Forward?

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May 18, 2012

Maryland must recognize as married same-sex couples who legally wed in other states, Maryland’s top court unanimously ruled Friday.

 

May 18, 2012

I have every confidence in Marylanders and in their progressive voting history. I believe that our state will send the clear message that we in Maryland value equality. We value liberty. We value education for all. We value privacy. We’ve already demonstrated these shared values at the polls.

May 17, 2012

Shortly after the conclusion of Maryland’s first special legislative session of the year, Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) committed to holding a second — on a possible gambling expansion.

 

May 16, 2012

ANNAPOLIS - Maryland residents earning more than $100,000 annually would pay higher taxes under a $35.5 billion budget plan lawmakers easily passed Wednesday afternoon.

 

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Doomsday Averted: O'Malley Calls Special Session

Finally!!! Governor O’Malley called a special session to begin on Monday, May 14th. The Maryland House of Representatives and Senate will convene to fix the Maryland budget so we don’t have to suffer through the doomsday budget.

President Obama Speaks Out for Equality

This morning I awakened to the news that North Carolina had passed a state Constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. My heart broke. This is the state that my parents hail from, as well as so many of my family members.

 

Although many things were accomplished this legislative session, it ended on a sour note with a race to the finish and no compromise made on the budget.  As a result, a “doomsday” budget will go into effect on July 1st.  This budget does not raise revenues in the form of income taxes and therefore includes over $500 million in cuts.

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