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Make or Break (or Wait Until Next Year)
Today is Crossover Day ! The Maryland General Assembly only meets for 90 days each year. With just 21 days left in this year’s session,...

Breaking Things is Easy. Picking Up the Pieces Takes Work
As the wreckage from the Trump administration's actions continues to mount, I am heartened that elected officials, judges, and so many...

We are Strong. We are Resilient.
I am so grateful for all the public servants who have dedicated themselves—day in and day out—to help our communities flourish. The...


Respect Our Federal Workers
Photo credit: Linda Loranger Our community is full of dedicated and hard-working public servants. The Trump administration’s reckless...

We Make the Road By Walking
Last Saturday several dozen people gathered for a “Walk and Talk” I organized in Sligo Creek Park. People shared their fears, their...

Standing Up For Our Values
The destructive changes happening at the federal level are—by design—demoralizing and chaotic. Their aftershocks are already being felt...
Let's Walk and Talk.
Dear Friend, So many of us have been deeply affected by the unimaginably cruel, immoral, and illegal actions of the Trump...

This is Who We Are.
Dear Friend, As the Trump administration issues new edicts creating chaos and fear, be assured your elected officials in Maryland remain...

Relentless Forward Progress
Dear Friends, It has been devastating and dizzying to process the hard reality and harsh consequences of President Trump’s executive...

Energized!
The 447th legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly started yesterday. One of the biggest challenges we will contend with is...

Be Resolved.
Dear Friend, Greetings in this new year: promising to be full of both challenges and opportunities. One of my favorite parts of being...


What Next? Keep Caring. Keep Showing Up.
Of course, like so many of you, I am devastated by the results of the presidential election. While we dread the likely chaos at the...


Food Security, Energy Justice, and Leaving It All on the Field
Food Security: Steps to Solutions Did you know more than 1 in 3 Montgomery County residents are food insecure? This means they do not...


The Latest from Lorig
My team of volunteers headed out to canvass in Pennsylvania last weekend. They had a great time! You are never too young or too old to...

I'm Voting YES!
Your vote truly matters on two key issues this year: • Protecting reproductive freedom in Maryland; and • Ensuring Maryland’s...

Canvass to Connect with Voters
Now is the time to connect with our fellow Americans and encourage a strong turn-out for Democrats in November. Next Group Canvass: ...

Offshore Winds Are Picking Up!
Offshore Wind Updates Maryland is one important step closer to making its first offshore wind project a reality. The federal government...

(Still) Showing Up!
We need to show up and keep showing up to build a just and inclusive future—in Maryland, in the United States, and across the planet. I...

Turning Passions into Actions
I love the exuberance and fullness of summer. Whether it is celebrating Pride and the Fourth of July or fighting for climate justice and...

Growing Better Food Systems
Food fascinates me. On a personal level, I love to feed people—sharing food is one of many ways we build community and nourish one...
Lorig's Letters
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