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Pride flags are being banned and burned across Maryland
We at FreeState Justice were excited when the Maryland General Assembly finally passed the Inclusive Schools Act. A first in the nation, this legislation will require anti-discrimination protections for students in both public schools and publically-funded...
June 17, 2022
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WE DID IT! Maryland General Assembly Passes the Inclusive Schools Act
Maryland General Assembly Passes the Inclusive Schools Act LGBTQ and disability groups celebrate new protections for youth Annapolis, Maryland–On April 11, 2022, the Maryland General Assembly voted to pass the Inclusive Schools Act (HB850/SB666). This...
April 12, 2022
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The Fight to Protect Queer Kids Is Not Over!
We blocked the ban, but now we need to protect This past month, countless Marylanders expressed opposition to a proposed ban on trans kids from school sports. We showed elected officials that all trans kids, especially...
March 9, 2022
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#Justice4Kim and TLGBQ Prison reform now!
TW: trans death FreeState Justice REFORM NOW Posted by Baltimore Safe Haven on Monday, March 15, 2021 Kim Wirtz, a Black trans woman living in Baltimore City, was arrested and detained in a male cell of Baltimore...
March 25, 2021
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MD 2021 Legislative Session Starts Wednesday, January 13 2021
The 2021 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session begins today! We want to share a few ways to get involved and stay informed as we fight for LGBTQIA+ policies this legislative session: Join FreeState Justice for a...
January 13, 2021
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Join FreeState Justice for our 2020 Lobby Day
Join FreeState Justice for a lobbying day in Annapolis, to speak directly with legislators to make sure we have their full support for equality, equity, and justice in Maryland. Thursday, January 30 from 9:30 am to...
January 14, 2020
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Support trans affirming policies and parental protections!
Take action by clicking below! Support eliminating unnecessary and outdated policies for name changes Support strengthening parental protections for same-sex couples and streamlining second-parent adoption No widget added yet....
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February 15, 2019
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Action Alert! Support SB0196/HB0421 – Modernize State IDs
Show your support for state ID modernization by reaching out to committee members in the Senate and House. Their contact information is below. If helpful, a sample script is available at the bottom of this post....
February 11, 2019
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