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Heather to Co-Host Marriage Equality Town Hall Jan. 19

1/16/2012

Del. Heather Mizeur (D-Montgomery County) announced she is partnering with Del. Keiffer Mitchell, Jr. (D-Baltimore City) to co-host a town hall meeting on marriage equality,...

Family Planning Works

11/23/2011

Family planning services – including pelvic exams; screenings for cancer, high blood pressure and diabetes; testing for sexually-transmitted infections; pregnancy counseling; and,...

A Solution to Rebuild Our Schools

10/26/2011

With massive state and federal budget challenges ahead of us, we need to think creatively about new financing options to rebuild Maryland's crumbling school infrastructure.

Stop Keystone Now (#DNCtarsands)

9/13/2011

On Sunday, November 6th, Heather joined more than 12,000 people – including activists, students, celebrities, ranchers, and Native Americans – for a “tar...

A Campaign for Marriage Equality in Maryland

7/13/2011

When the Civil Marriage Protection Act failed to pass the House of Delegates this past March, I said I was heartbroken but not without hope. Others said our community was disappointed...

"Giant Ponzi schemes" leading to an "Enron moment"?

6/29/2011

In Maryland, we’ve taken a “go slow” approach on drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale of Garrett and Allegany Counties. Until now, we’ve done that because of our concerns over...

90 Days of Progress for Our Communities and Our State

5/19/2011

Every spring after the General Assembly has adjourned for the year, hundreds of bills passed and enrolled by both chambers are signed by the Governor and become law. In one of Annapolis'...

Forty Under 40: Emerging LGBT Leadership

4/19/2011

The latest issue of The Advocate magazine features their latest "Forty Under 40" list of emerging LGBT leaders. Heather was honored to have been chosen this year for a fantastic...

The General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die for 2011

4/11/2011

Just minutes ago, the Maryland General Assembly adjourned sine die, ending our legislative action for the year – my fifth in Annapolis serving you.

Asking questions before drilling starts - Maryland leads the way

3/28/2011

Yesterday, The Washington Post covered the House passage of the Marcellus Shale Safe Drilling Act. Like you, they understand that drilling for natural gas in shale deposits is...