Legislative Priorities 12

Nov 20, 2024 WDC's 2025 Legislative Priorities Nov 20, 2024
Jul 9, 2024 Hundreds of New laws take effect on July 1, 2024 Jul 9, 2024
Jul 9, 2024 WDC's 2024 legislative Accomplishments Jul 9, 2024
Mar 1, 2024 Punishment Isn't Accountability When Dealing with Youth Mar 1, 2024
Oct 12, 2023 Improving Maryland's Parole System Oct 12, 2023
May 10, 2023 When will Maryland start all juvenile cases in juvenile court? Unfortunately not soon. May 10, 2023
Apr 27, 2023 Don’t delay Montgomery County school construction any longer, it’s time for a progressive recordation tax increase Apr 27, 2023
Feb 26, 2023 Tackling the Challenge of Caregiving Costs: Maryland’s HB 28 Can Help Feb 26, 2023
Feb 17, 2023 Ranked-choice voting is right for Montgomery County Feb 17, 2023
Jan 31, 2023 Felony murder should be removed from Maryland criminal law Jan 31, 2023
Dec 27, 2022 Solitary Confinement is Torture—Yet is Widely Used in Maryland Prisons Dec 27, 2022
Nov 29, 2018 WDC ADVOCACY | 2019 LETTER TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY STATE DELEGATION Nov 29, 2018

President's Message 20

Nov 8, 2024 for the sake of freedom and justice and the future Nov 8, 2024
Oct 14, 2024 MARYLAND BALLOT QUESTION 1: REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS AND OUR FUTURE Oct 14, 2024
Oct 9, 2024 Work toward Election Day! Oct 9, 2024
Jul 27, 2024 WDC Endorses Kamala Harris for President Jul 27, 2024
Jul 26, 2024 what Project 2025 really means Jul 26, 2024
Jul 3, 2024 Stand FIRM on women's rights Jul 3, 2024
May 18, 2024 move forward together to elect our Democratic nominees May 18, 2024
Apr 18, 2024 Happy Sine Die! Apr 18, 2024
Mar 1, 2024 women's history month: affirm the ERA Mar 1, 2024
Feb 22, 2024 Stay Active and Engaged Feb 22, 2024
Nov 30, 2023 The Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy Crisis Facing Our Schools: A Call to Action Nov 30, 2023
Jan 6, 2023 Two years on, we have come through, but the work is not done Jan 6, 2023
Sep 16, 2022 WDC Condemns SCOTUS Opinion Striking Down Roe v. Wade Sep 16, 2022
Jul 28, 2019 WDC President's Message | July 2019 Jul 28, 2019
Mar 9, 2019 President's Message | March 2019 Mar 9, 2019
Feb 1, 2019 President's Message | February 2019 Feb 1, 2019
Nov 30, 2018 President's Message | December 2018 Nov 30, 2018
Oct 27, 2018 For 61 Years, WDC Members Have Helped Shape Politics and Elections. We Won’t Stop Now! Oct 27, 2018
Sep 21, 2018 President's Message | September 2018 Sep 21, 2018
Aug 13, 2017 President's Message | 2017 Biennial Meeting Aug 13, 2017

Environment Subcommittee 1

Oct 27, 2024 Update from the WDC Subcommittee on the Environment Oct 27, 2024

Events 28

Jul 11, 2024 WDC's Annual Meeting Jul 11, 2024
May 31, 2024 Maryland's Maternal Health System May 31, 2024
May 17, 2024 Tommy Raskin Speaker: Robyn Nietert May 17, 2024
Apr 30, 2024 U.S. District 6 Democratic Congressional Candidates Forum Apr 30, 2024
Apr 19, 2024 Earth Day Conversation with Sarah Bloom Raskin Apr 19, 2024
Apr 12, 2024 Barbara McQuade's new book, "Attack from Within" Apr 12, 2024
Apr 12, 2024 Democratic U.S. Senate Candidates Forum Apr 12, 2024
Dec 19, 2023 District 6 Candidate Meet & Greet Dec 19, 2023
Oct 26, 2023 Jill Wine-Banks: The Watergate Girl Oct 26, 2023
Oct 15, 2023 Mobilize Maryland GOTV Oct 15, 2023
Oct 2, 2023 Mobilize Maryland: Unpacking Latino/a/x Voting Trends Oct 2, 2023
Jun 19, 2023 Celebration of Juneteenth! Jun 19, 2023
Apr 30, 2023 Adam Ortiz on Saving the Planet: What We Must Do Apr 30, 2023
Apr 22, 2023 Ike Leggett on the Bluepirnt for Education Apr 22, 2023
Mar 30, 2023 Comptroller Lierman talks with WDC Mar 30, 2023
Feb 22, 2023 Celebrating Black History Month: Jason Green on "Finding Fellowhsip" Feb 22, 2023
Feb 4, 2023 Dr. Fiona Hill: Putin and His War with Ukraine Feb 4, 2023
Jan 28, 2023 Chuck Rosenberg on the Investigations of a Former President Jan 28, 2023
Dec 2, 2022 What Just Happened? Unpacking the 2022 Elections with Fred Yang Dec 2, 2022
Oct 19, 2022 The Latinx Power and A Call to Action Oct 19, 2022
Dec 2, 2019 Kirwan "Blueprint for Maryland's Future" Discussion with Dr. Kirwan, Delegate Kaiser, and Shebra Evans Dec 2, 2019
Feb 3, 2019 2019 Women’s Legislative Briefing Feb 3, 2019
Sep 20, 2018 Outgoing County Executive Ike Leggett Celebrated at WDC Dinner Sep 20, 2018
Jul 28, 2018 WDC Event | New Member Breakfast Jul 28, 2018
May 2, 2018 WDC Event | WDC Hosts Forum for Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates May 2, 2018
Apr 11, 2018 WDC Event | WDC Hosts County Executive Democratic Forum Apr 11, 2018
Sep 1, 2017 WDC Speaker | Jill Biden Speech at WDC Anniversary Celebration Sep 1, 2017
Aug 14, 2017 WDC Advocacy | Lobby Day In Annapolis Aug 14, 2017

State Leaders 4

Jun 4, 2023 Del. Bernice Mireku-North: Abundant Ideas and Spirit of Reform Mark Her First Term Jun 4, 2023
Apr 13, 2023 Del. Jheanelle Wilkins: Health and Well Being of Constituents Comes First Apr 13, 2023
Feb 14, 2023 Del. Lesley Lopez: New Legislation Will Help Women and Families Feb 14, 2023
Jan 11, 2023 Del. Julie Palakovich Carr: A Champion for Progressive Reform Jan 11, 2023

Guest Speaker 34

Feb 4, 2023 Dr. Fiona Hill: Putin and His War with Ukraine Feb 4, 2023
Jun 9, 2021 DC Guest Speaker Congressman John Sarbanes Jun 9, 2021
May 13, 2021 Threats to American Democracy: Internal and International by Dr. Fiona Hill May 13, 2021
Apr 15, 2021 Guest Speaker Tom Perez "Voting Rights in America: Sustaining Democracy in Challenging Times" Apr 15, 2021
Mar 28, 2021 Juvenile Justice Reform: Getting Maryland Out of Last Place Mar 28, 2021
Feb 26, 2021 WDC Guest Speaker John King Feb 26, 2021
Jan 23, 2021 WDC Community Education Event: Learning During A Global Pandemic: Jan 23, 2021
Dec 15, 2020 WDC Guest Speaker MD State's Attorney John McCarthy Dec 15, 2020
Nov 21, 2020 WDC YouTube Guest Councilmember Will Jawando " Reimagining County Policing" Nov 21, 2020
Nov 19, 2020 WDC YouTube Guest Fred Yang "Unpacking the 2020 Election" Nov 19, 2020
Oct 18, 2020 WDC YouTube Guest: Marc Elrich, Montgomery County Exective Oct 18, 2020
Oct 7, 2020 Montgomery County Ballot Forum Oct 7, 2020
Sep 26, 2020 WDC YouTube Guest Speaker Dr. Gilberto Zelaya Sep 26, 2020
Jul 13, 2020 YouTube: Guest Speaker DeRay Mckesson Jul 13, 2020
Jul 10, 2020 Guest Speaker Angela Davis Jul 10, 2020
Jun 19, 2020 Guest Speaker Senator Mark Warner Jun 19, 2020
Jun 11, 2020 Guest Speaker Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger Jun 11, 2020
Jun 7, 2020 Guest Speaker Ben Sheehan Community Engagement Activist and Author Jun 7, 2020
Feb 11, 2020 Greg Miller Luncheon "Trump and Impeachment in the Era of Post-Truth” Feb 11, 2020
Jun 25, 2019 Senator Van Hollen and Congressman Raskin Deliver a Call to Action Jun 25, 2019
Jun 7, 2019 WDC May Luncheon with Investigative Reporter and Author Vicky Ward Jun 7, 2019
May 10, 2019 Chuck Rosenberg Tackles the Mueller Report and the Rule of Law May 10, 2019
Apr 12, 2019 David Trone—On Fire to “Get Stuff Done” Apr 12, 2019
Feb 1, 2019 WDC Luncheon with Clarence Page Feb 1, 2019
Nov 30, 2018 Fred Yang Analyzes the 2018 Mid-Terms: Reasons for Celebration – And Caution Nov 30, 2018
Oct 26, 2018 Ben Jealous—Pursuing the Promise of Maryland Oct 26, 2018
Oct 26, 2018 Senator Ben Cardin Inspires Attendees at October 12th Luncheon at Normandie Farm Oct 26, 2018
May 10, 2018 WDC Speaker | David Corn Luncheon: Seventeen Fire Hoses May 10, 2018
May 7, 2018 WDC Speaker | Brian Frosh Stands Up for Maryland May 7, 2018
Mar 21, 2018 WDC Speaker | Kristen Clarke, Civil Rights Leader Enlightens Audience at February Luncheon Mar 21, 2018
Feb 5, 2018 WDC Speaker | Neera Tanden Inspires Audience at January Luncheon Feb 5, 2018
Jan 11, 2018 WDC Speaker | Senator Chris Van Hollen On The Challenge of Today's Political Environment Jan 11, 2018
Nov 20, 2017 WDC Speaker | Chris Matthews Previews His New Book at WDC's October Luncheon Nov 20, 2017
Sep 1, 2017 WDC Speaker | Jill Biden Speech at WDC Anniversary Celebration Sep 1, 2017

Advocacy Committee 15

Dec 27, 2022 Solitary Confinement is Torture—Yet is Widely Used in Maryland Prisons Dec 27, 2022
Mar 1, 2021 A Marshall Plan for Moms-Sign the Petition Mar 1, 2021
Jun 27, 2020 “So You Want to Talk About Race” A Must Read (and Watch) List Jun 27, 2020
Jun 25, 2020 Support WDC’s Actions To Repeal Maryland's Confederate State Song Jun 25, 2020
Mar 9, 2019 2019 Advocacy Day Mar 9, 2019
Nov 29, 2018 WDC ADVOCACY | 2019 LETTER TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY STATE DELEGATION Nov 29, 2018
Mar 16, 2018 WDC Advocacy Event | Annapolis Day 2018 Mar 16, 2018
Jan 19, 2018 Safe Passage Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Jan 19, 2018
Dec 13, 2017 WDC Advocacy | February Newsletter Post | In Favor of Montgomery County Bill 34-17: Increase MPDU Requirements Dec 13, 2017
Dec 1, 2017 2017 County Legislative Priorities Dec 1, 2017
Oct 30, 2017 WDC Advocacy | Fight for Fifteen- A Letter to County Executive Leggett Oct 30, 2017
Oct 30, 2017 WDC Advocacy | Fight for Fifteen- Testimony In Favor of County Bill 28-17 Minimum Wage Oct 30, 2017
Oct 18, 2017 WDC Advocacy | 2018 Advocacy Priorities - Board Approved 10.18.17 Oct 18, 2017
Aug 26, 2017 WDC Advocacy | Legislative Issues Continue to Disproportionately Impact Women Aug 26, 2017
Aug 14, 2017 WDC Advocacy | Lobby Day In Annapolis Aug 14, 2017

Education Committee 8

Mar 28, 2021 Juvenile Justice Reform: Getting Maryland Out of Last Place Mar 28, 2021
Jan 23, 2021 WDC Community Education Event: Learning During A Global Pandemic: Jan 23, 2021
Jan 23, 2020 "Everything You Wanted to Know About Climate Change but Were Afraid to Ask" Jan 23, 2020
Apr 12, 2019 WDC Discussion Forum - Women In the Criminal Justice Sysyem: A Closer Look Apr 12, 2019
Mar 9, 2019 WDC Discussion Forum: Health Disparities and Other Inequities Among Montgomery County Women Mar 9, 2019
Jun 15, 2018 WDC Education Committee | “Heather Booth Changing the World” Screening Emphasizes Importance of Political Organizing Jun 15, 2018
Feb 5, 2018 WDC Education Event | What's Happening in Montgomery County? Jobs and the Economy Feb 5, 2018
Nov 25, 2017 WDC Education | Current Economic Development, Housing and Demographic Trends in Our County Nov 25, 2017

Guest Blogger 4

Mar 1, 2021 A Marshall Plan for Moms-Sign the Petition Mar 1, 2021
Oct 26, 2018 Democrats, Allies Unite in Support of Marc Elrich Oct 26, 2018
Mar 14, 2018 Precinct Power! Renewing the Democratic Party in Communities Across MoCo Mar 14, 2018
Feb 2, 2018 What is the Maryland Democratic Party's Seniors Diversity Leadership Council? Feb 2, 2018

blog 1

Mar 1, 2021 A Marshall Plan for Moms-Sign the Petition Mar 1, 2021

Get Out the Vote 8

Feb 3, 2020 A Message from New MCDCC Party Chair Linda Foley Feb 3, 2020
Oct 28, 2018 Interview with Marc Elrich for Montgomery County Executive Oct 28, 2018
Oct 28, 2018 A Gaithersburg City Council Member Answers Her Mayor’s Endorsement of Gov. Hogan Oct 28, 2018
Oct 27, 2018 For 61 Years, WDC Members Have Helped Shape Politics and Elections. We Won’t Stop Now! Oct 27, 2018
Oct 26, 2018 Democrats, Allies Unite in Support of Marc Elrich Oct 26, 2018
Sep 25, 2018 What to Know Before You Register to Vote In Montgomery County Sep 25, 2018
Sep 21, 2018 Make Maryland Blue and We’ll Be Grateful to You Sep 21, 2018
Sep 21, 2018 President's Message | September 2018 Sep 21, 2018

PACE Committee 4

Sep 21, 2019 PACE Fall Campaign Kickoff Sep 21, 2019
Jan 13, 2019 January Happy Hour | Resolve to Stay Involved: #2020 Is Coming Jan 13, 2019
Jul 28, 2018 WDC PACE | Summer Newsletter Report Jul 28, 2018
Aug 16, 2017 WDC PACE | New Committee Launched PACE Aug 16, 2017

Statement 1

Jul 2, 2019 WDC Denounces Anti-LGBTQ Messages Jul 2, 2019

Health 1

Mar 9, 2019 Rx for a Healthier Maryland—You Can help! Mar 9, 2019

Ranked Choice Voting 1

Feb 1, 2019 Montgomery County Should Try Ranked Choice Voting Feb 1, 2019

Happy Hour 1

Jan 13, 2019 January Happy Hour | Resolve to Stay Involved: #2020 Is Coming Jan 13, 2019

Membership and Outreach 1

Nov 30, 2018 WDC Happy Hour To Honor Our Volunteers and Voters Nov 30, 2018

2019 Testimony 1

Nov 29, 2018 WDC ADVOCACY | 2019 LETTER TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY STATE DELEGATION Nov 29, 2018

Voter Registration 1

Sep 25, 2018 What to Know Before You Register to Vote In Montgomery County Sep 25, 2018

Annual Report on Legislative Accomplishments 2

May 28, 2018 WDC Advocacy | 2018 Report on Legislative Accomplishments May 28, 2018
Dec 1, 2017 WDC Advocacy | 2017 Annual Report on Accomplishments Dec 1, 2017

2017 Priorities 2

Dec 1, 2017 2017 County Legislative Priorities Dec 1, 2017
Nov 12, 2017 WDC Advocacy | 2017 Legislative Priorities Nov 12, 2017

2018 Priorities 1

Nov 12, 2017 WDC Advocacy | 2018 Letter to Montgomery County State Delegation Nov 12, 2017

2017 Testimony 2

Oct 30, 2017 WDC Advocacy | Fight for Fifteen- A Letter to County Executive Leggett Oct 30, 2017
Oct 30, 2017 WDC Advocacy | Fight for Fifteen- Testimony In Favor of County Bill 28-17 Minimum Wage Oct 30, 2017