Poor People's Campaign

SIGN PETITION HB 596/SB783
Constitutional Amendment—Environmental Human Rights
This amendment strengthens the rights of low-wealth citizens and communities to clean and safe environments. Put this amendment on the 2022 ballot! Link to AN UPDATED petition: bit.ly/EnvironRights

Mon Feb 21 6:30-8 PM
RALLY for Paid Family and Medical Leave

Maryland State House (Lawyers Mall)
Our many partners will gather for this biggest rally to pass the Time to Care Act. Masks required but the planners have special masks to let Legislators know we are together! Register for the Rally and get info here:

Tue Feb 22 1:30 PM
MEETING Climate Xchange Maryland

Our partner that launched the Climate Crisis and Environmental Justice Act that puts fossil fuel taxes directly into environmentally-impact family and community pockets. By-passes the State Government General Fund. Please Join the Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84273751850

Wed Feb 23 1 PM
Attend House Hearing on HB596 Constitutional Amendment—Environmental Human Rights

This amendment strengthens our Maryland rights to a safe and clean environment, especially in low-wealth communities. Environment and Transportation Committee. Go to the Committee webpage, click on the YouTube link at the bottom. https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=ent

Fri Feb 25 6-7 PM
Writing Testimony to End Medical Debt

In 2021, we worked hard to pass the End Medical Debt successfully. But the act has not been implemented. The MD Coalition is hosting a virtual testimony writing party to support the Justice for Hospital Patients Act, requiring hospitals to refund patients who should have gotten free care. Register here to get the Zoom link: https://actionnetwork.org/events/hgo-testimony-party