As debate and discussion ensue around implementation of health insurance exchanges, Marylanders need to ensure that the best plan is created for all residents. At this forum, Katie Horton and Karen Davenport from the Department of Health Policy at George Washington University will talk about the full potential of health insurance exchanges as well as the changes that have already been made in the last several months. Participants will leave the forum equipped with advocacy action steps.
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Online Hate Speech
New SEC Complaint Says Meta Misled Shareholders over Myanmar Hate
A whistleblower complaint to the SEC argues that the social media giant Meta misrepresented its role in fueling violence against Myanmar’s Rohingya—highlighting the need for more platform accountability for online hate.
Civic Engagement
Bolstering Women and Youth, Linchpins of Democracy
Philanthropy has historically underfunded women and youth. Open Society’s new $50 million investment in their engagement addresses that imbalance—and builds on recent surges in civic engagement crucial to the future of American democracy.
Art and Activism
Reimagining January 6th
The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol left him in a cold sweat. Creating a comic book seemed like one way to reach people not obsessively following the news and spark activism to help defend a multicultural democracy.