You are invited to a forum, sponsored by the Montgomery County chapter of the National Organization for Women When: Monday, April 15, 7 – 9 p.m. Where: Rockville Public Library, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville. Who: Presenters: Jean Athey, Chair, Fund … more
Author Archives: Jean Athey
Terrific “Prosperity Not Austerity” Bus Tour on March 23!
In 1967, there was the Magical Mystery Tour . . . On March 23, it was Maryland’s Prosperity Not Austerity Tour! 58% of the U.S. government’s discretionary budget goes to wasteful Pentagon spending, while our people desperately need jobs and our … more
46 Signatures From MD Elected Officials on Our Sequestration Letter!
On Feb. 28, in collaboration with Progressive Maryland, we delivered our letter on sequestration to each member of Maryland’s Congressional delegation, signed by 46 elected officials. The letter includes this sentence: ” We urge you not to cut federal programs that support … more
Make Love Not War! Feb. 9 in Hyattsville
Make Love, Not War Party Sat., Feb. 9, 8-11 p.m., Busboys & Poets, 5331 Baltimore Ave., Hyattsville, MD All us seekers of peace and justice had a great time at our pre-Valentine’s day party! We enjoyed energizing music, filled up … more
Coalition Lobbies Congress on “Fiscal Cliff” and Pentagon Spending
Over the fall, the Fund Our Communities coalition has met with a majority of Maryland’s Congressional delegation and their staff. In these meetings, we talked about the need to change our nation’s priorities, as reflected in the budget. Prince George’s … more
Coalition Joins “Fiscal Cliff” Rallies with AFL-CIO
On Dec. 12, members of the Fund Our Communities coalition joined with AFL-CIO members at spirited rallies in Rockville (local office of Rep. Chris Van Hollen) and Greenbelt (local office of Rep. Steny Hoyer). Our message: we don’t want the … more