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We are a vibrant network of politically active women and men.

Please join WDC to elect Democrats, advocate on state and local issues of importance to women and families, and educate our community on critical issues. Join WDC and get involved today!

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from the WDC Board

WDC discusses important issues facing Montgomery County and the state.

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MARYLAND BALLOT QUESTION 1: REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS AND OUR FUTURE
President's Message
MARYLAND BALLOT QUESTION 1: REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS AND OUR FUTURE
President's Message

The language of that constitutional amendment as it appears on our Ballot is as follows:

The proposed amendment confirms an individual’s fundamental right to an individual’s own reproductive liberty and provides the State may not, directly or indirectly, deny, burden, or abridge the right unless justified by a compelling State interest achieved by the least restrictive means.”

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President's Message
Work toward Election Day!
President's Message
Work toward Election Day!
President's Message

There are only 35 days left before Election Day, 23 days before the start of early voting, and mail-in ballots are already out. In this final stretch, let’s make sure that we are doing everything we can to ensure victory for Democratic candidates up and down the ballot. We must elect Angela Alsobrooks to the U.S. Senate, and elect April McCain Delaney to Congressional District 6.

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President's Message
WDC Endorses Kamala Harris for President
President's Message
WDC Endorses Kamala Harris for President
President's Message

WDC endorses Harris for President.

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President's Message

Mobilize Maryland • September 7, 2024

Past WDC Events

recent WDC Speaker Events

View our past YouTube Zoom Events here.

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WDC's Annual Meeting
Events
WDC's Annual Meeting
Events

Watch the video of WDC’s Annual Meeting with featured speakers.

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Maryland's Maternal Health System
Events
Maryland's Maternal Health System
Events

If you missed this panel, you can watch the video here.

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maryland legislation

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Hundreds of New laws take effect on July 1, 2024
Legislative Priorities
Hundreds of New laws take effect on July 1, 2024
Legislative Priorities

New laws affect everything from housing and health care to taxes and psychedelics.

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Legislative Priorities
WDC's 2024 legislative Accomplishments
Legislative Priorities
WDC's 2024 legislative Accomplishments
Legislative Priorities

The dedicated members of the WDC Advocacy Committee, assisted by our WDC grassroots advocacy community, partner organizations, and coalitions, worked tirelessly to advance a total of 44 bills and resolutions dealing with issues of importance to our club membership. Ultimately 21 of those 44 passed both chambers by Sine Die, the final day of session, and were enacted into law.

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Punishment Isn't Accountability When Dealing with Youth
Legislative Priorities
Punishment Isn't Accountability When Dealing with Youth
Legislative Priorities

What we know about children should inform juvenile justice policy. Read Co-Chair of WDC’s Criminal Justice Reform Subcommittee, Carol Cichowski’s article about it.

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Legislative Priorities

WDC & Community Events Calendar

Visit our Community Calendar (Our Tally of Partner and Community Events). Contact WDC to submit your corrections and additions. For non-WDC events, please contact the appropriate hosting organization if you have any questions or corrections.

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