Thursday, the Maryland Commission for LGBTQIA+ Affairs had a closed door hour and a half long meeting with Governor Moore. The focus of the meeting was the dire need for decisive action to further support transgender Marylanders and their families in the face of attacks at the federal level.

Sharing some positive thoughts. 🫖

The Maryland General Assembly is considering a joint resolution on DEI. The hearing is scheduled for 3/13 with testimony due on 3/11. I am sharing what I prepared in case anyone is inclined to submit similar testimony or contact their MDGA representatives. #MDGA25 #mdpolitics

I was in Annapolis yesterday to testify on SB943- Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act. This bill will save lives. There should be no ambiguities in the process of disarming domestic abusers. Intimate partner violence & gun violence are inextricably linked #mdga25 #mdpolitics #momsareeverywhere

This is the grounding statement I use in my #DEI in Organizations course. I'm looking to strengthen it at the same time universities across the country are curtailing DEI efforts as a result of Trump Administration threats.

Advocacy Day 2025 was a success for Maryland Moms Demand Action. We are working alongside our lawmakers & community partners to end our uniquely American epidemic of gun violence which touches all communities across this country. #mdga25 #mdpolitics #momsareeverywhere

I spent an inspiring day with fellow @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteers, students, survivors, and partners advocating for stronger gun safety laws! Together, we can make Maryland a safer place! #mdga25 #mdpolitics

On 1/30 volunteers from the MD chapters of Moms Demand Action & Students Demand Action will gather to advocate for continued progress on gun safety. Joined by Lt Governor Miller, lawmakers, & community partners, advocates will rally ahead of meetings with legislators #mdpolitics #momsareeverwhere

Third year submitting testimony in support of Delegate Atterbeary's Maryland Comprehensive Heath Education Framework. #mdga25 #mdpolitics

I am grateful that my legacy won't be that I supported bullying marginalized groups, making medicine unaffordable to seniors, increasing inequities, attempting to revoke the 14th amendment, and hastening our existing climate crisis.

Reach out, show up, and speak out.

Maryland ranks 8th for strongest gun laws but doesn’t ban domestic abusers from having guns while subject to temporary protective orders. #MDGA25 #MDPOLITICS

Domestic abusers often use firearms to coerce and terrorize their victims, sometimes with deadly results. Join us 1/30 in Annapolis for Advocacy Day. We’re pushing to strengthen the process of relinquishing firearms in domestic violence situations. Register here: act.everytown.org/event/moms-d...

PFLAG Salisbury strives to move equality forward and that includes engaging in legislative advocacy work at the State and local levels. For the 2025 Maryland General Assembly legislative session, we are focused on the following priorities. #MDGA25

Maryland Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, and the Everytown Survivor Network will hold our annual Advocacy Day on Thursday, January 30 in Annapolis, and we want you to join us! No experience is necessary. Register here: forms.everytown.org/a/maryland-c...

Come join us for a virtual review of the bills Moms Demand Action is supporting for the 2025 Legislative Session. We’ll fill you in on all the details and answer all your questions. Register here to receive the Zoom link: act.everytown.org/event/moms-d...

Please join us for a VIRTUAL meeting to explain the legislative process and how it impacts our work on gun violence prevention in Maryland. RSVP to receive the meeting link via email: act.everytown.org/event/moms-d...

Wednesday we had our policy committee meeting for the Maryland Commission for LGBTQIA+ Affairs to update our legislative priorities for the 2025 session which started 1/8. It's honestly an honor to work alongside these wonderful people. Photo from 2024 signing of HB602- Employment Discrimination

Yesterday Maryland @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteers dropped off BeSMART materials about safe firearm storage practices to Harford County Public Schools. Materials will be sent to every home with an elementary student with digital materials to follow for the parents and guardians of older students

Two kindergartners who are “extremely critical” after a man opened fired at a school in Northern California. The Sheriff’s Office said they believe the gunman targeted the school due to its affiliation with the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Maryland @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteers, survivors & StudentsDemand leaders are gearing up to make sure gun violence prevention is a top priority in our state. Join us for Advocacy Day - Jan 30 in Annapolis! Register here: bit.ly/Advocacy25 #MDPolitics #MDGA25 #MomsAreEverywhere

I registered for Maryland @momsdemandfan.bsky.social Advocacy Day in Annapolis on January 30th that way, I can receive all updates and stay informed. You can register at bit.ly/MarylandAdvo...

My recent study finds Gen Z use social media as their primary source for info w/ most considering themselves activists. Looking at institutional type HBCU students note greater concern w/ racial justice, women’s rights, gun violence, immigration reform & human trafficking... doi.org/10.28945/5388

Will do my best to channel Wonder Woman for the next four years. Like every other Moms Demand Action & Everytown Survivor Network volunteers across the country. So, nothing new. @momsdemand.bsky.social @everytown.bsky.social @shannonrwatts.bsky.social

Every year Moms Demand Action volunteers and survivors spend a day in Annapolis meeting in person with legislators to voice our concerns and appreciation. This is a great way to meet other Moms and to participate in the legislative process. RSVP for details: forms.everytown.org/a/maryland-c...

Just some of the fiercest warriors against gun violence in Maryland attending our recent annual leadership retreat. #WatchUsWork #MomsAreEverywhere

We know times are scary. Join the Maryland Commission for Civil Rights and the Maryland Commission for LGBTQIA+ Affairs for an online interactive discussion on challenges within the Eastern Shore regarding diversity, discrimination, fair housing and more. www.eventbrite.com/e/eastern-sh...