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Sick of BGE Rate Hikes? Want to get involved in advocacy around utility regulation? Join us this Saturday alongside our coalition partners at a utility advocacy bootcamp! visit bit.ly/StopRateHikes to RSVP!

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I got to speak about how much I hate Maryland’s central collection unit which collects on civic debt @econaction.bsky.social

1 year ago 4 2 0 0
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To learn more and take action visit: econaction.salsalabs.org/ratepayerfre...

1 year ago 1 0 0 0
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Stop Zombie Mortgages from Running Rampant! Urge Your Legislator to Vote NO on HB1516/SB1026 | Economic Action MD Maryland lawmakers are voting on legislation that would make it easier for zombie mortgage purchasers to operate unlicensed. Let's stop that.

URGENT: Protect Homeowners from Zombie Mortgage Buyers! Click here to learn more and take action: econaction.org/debt-reform/...

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URGENT: Senate Finance is voting on SB981 TODAY. This bill expands protections for low-income patients facing medical debt. Click here to learn more and take action: econaction.salsalabs.org/meddebt2025

1 year ago 3 1 0 1
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Thank you HGO! This bill would ban medical debt lawsuits under $500, establish a income floor for reduced-cost care, and prohibit hospital medical debt from being adversely reported on a patient’s credit score to read more – econaction.org/wp-content/u...

1 year ago 1 1 0 0
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To take action, visit: econaction.salsalabs.org/creditmeddeb...

1 year ago 2 2 0 1
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Thank you HGO!! To learn more about this bill, visit econaction.org/wp-content/u...

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No one should risk losing their home over outpatient medical debt. No one should face a lawsuit over a medical debt under $500. Whether or not you qualify for reduced cost care shouldn't be an unknown. Visit - bit.ly/econactionpatientsoverprofits to learn more and take action.

1 year ago 1 1 0 0
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We stand with @casaforall.bsky.social and Maryland’s immigrant community. Thank you Sen Lam and Del Charkoudian for sponsoring the MD Data Privacy Act, let’s get this passed! Keep an eye out for an opportunity to take action

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TONIGHT!! Please share with your network!

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Do you or a loved one have hospital medical debt? Would you like to learn more about your rights under Maryland law when it comes to medical debt and hospital financial assistance?
Join us at Red Emma’s! Click here to register: forms.gle/qifVBU1Wae8y...

We hope to see you there!

1 year ago 4 3 1 1
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These days, it’s easy to feel powerless when there’s so much out of your control. If you’re looking for ways to empower yourself with knowledge and become more engaged - join us for our two upcoming events! Register for our webinar with Senator Van Hollen here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Do you or a loved one have hospital medical debt? Would you like to learn more about your rights under Maryland law when it comes to medical debt and hospital financial assistance?
Join us at Red Emma’s! Click here to register: forms.gle/qifVBU1Wae8y...

We hope to see you there!

1 year ago 4 3 1 1

Our ED @therealmarceline.bsky.social is quoted in here… although not her longer comment about the structural violence of denials, inability to get needed medicine, procedures

1 year ago 4 1 0 0
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CFA Statement in Response to CFPB Final Rule on Overdraft Lending at Very Large Financial Institutions · Consumer Federation of America CFA released the following statement in response to the publication by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau of its final rule on overdraft lending at very large financial institutions

Today, the #CFPB reached a major milestone in its effort to level the playing field between regular people and #BigBanks.” @adamrust.bsky.social “No one should have to pick between paying a junk #overdraft fee or buying groceries." #EndJunkFees #DefendCFPB

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Graphic with the RUM logo and images of houses in the background that reads "Housing is a human right!"

Graphic with the RUM logo and images of houses in the background that reads "Housing is a human right!"

Today is Human Rights Day - and we know housing is a fundamental human right. It is critical to quality of life, health of families, and prosperity of communities. We'll continue to fight for a Maryland where everyone has safe, affordable housing! Join us! bit.ly/JoinRUM

1 year ago 9 8 1 2
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau enforcement has already helped to eliminate #MedicalDebt from the #CreditReports of 22.8 million people. The #CFPB continues to work to #ProtectConsumers. #DefendCFPB

1 year ago 2 1 0 0
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This week, our policy team is joining economic justice advocates from across the country at @consumerfed.bsky.social’s High Cost Lending Summit and Financial Services Conference. Here’s our ED Marceline White speaking on a panel for medical debt policy and advocacy. #consumerprotection #cfafsc

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Mark your calendar - check out this holiday community event hosted by the Matthew Henson Community Development Corporation in Baltimore! Please spread the holiday joy and share this resource with your network! #baltimoreevents #baltimorecommunity #resourcefair

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Welcome to Economic Action’s Bluesky! We will be using this as our main platform to share relevant news, action alerts, and resources, so make sure to give us a follow! #economicjustice #economicaction #marylandstrong #mdadvocacy

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