Maryland Forward Party

Brenna Vega
Brenna Vega

About Brenna Vega

When I was 16, I served as a Congressional Page in the U.S. House of Representatives. I went in expecting to get a firsthand view of the legislative process but left in frustration at the lack of actual dialogue between our nation's leaders. After spending most of my early adult years avoiding politics like the plague, my dad reminded me that if any of this was going to change in my lifetime, I needed to stop complaining and start doing. As an advocate for a universal basic income (UBI) and finding myself politically homeless due to the seismic shift in the Republican Party, I signed up the next day for the Forward Party. I'm a firm believer in the need to modernize our civic mechanisms through open primaries and nonpartisan districting to make sure our government works for the people and not the other way around.
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  • published May All-Volunteer Meeting in Upcoming Events 2024-04-26 18:09:40 -0400

    May All-Volunteer Meeting

    Creating a Forum for MD FWD Volunteers

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    Calling all MD FWD Volunteers - current and future!

    The Maryland forward Party monthly All-Volunteer Meeting is a forum to discuss the ideas and interests of our volunteers. The May meeting of this series will be on May 16th starting at 7:00pm. We want this to be a dialogue, not a data dump.

    What: May All-Volunteer Monthly Call

    When: May 16th, 2024, 7:00 pm

    Where: Virtual via Google Meet (https://meet.google.com/sdf-jard-zpt)

    WHEN
    May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm
    WHERE
    Virtual - Google Meet
    Virtual, MD 21401
    United States
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  • rsvped for Primary Day Canvassing 2024-04-29 19:57:09 -0400

    Join Us for Primary Day Canvassing!

    Frustrated by a lack of options on the ballot? Join us to do something about it.

    *Updated locations: we will be in Baltimore, Howard County, Prince George's County, and Wicomico County. RSVP today and we'll reach out to confirm your preferred location.

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    Tuesday, May 14th is Primary Day in Maryland. The Maryland Forward Party will be collecting signatures and engaging with voters as they go to the polls. Join us at one of several polling locations and be part of the movement for positive change and voting reform in our political landscape. We are looking for volunteers to join us for the day or even for a a couple hours - we appreciate any time you are willing to give.

    After the polls close, join us for an in-person statewide meeting to watch the voting results.

    Who: Anyone interested in being part of the change for voting reform - join us for an hour or for the day

    What: Collecting signatures and passing out information about Maryland Forward Party (abiding by all laws for primary day canvassing as outlined by the Maryland Board of Elections)

    Where: Several polling locations throughout the state

    When: Tuesday, May 14th - polls open at 7am and close at 8pm. Depending on number of volunteers we will set up shifts.

    Why: To get the message out about Maryland Forward and spread the message about voting reform.

    Please RSVP and once locations are confirmed, we'll be in touch to determine your preferences for location.

    WHEN
    May 14, 2024 at 7:00am
    WHERE
    Locations to be confirmed
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  • published June All-Volunteer Meeting in Upcoming Events 2024-04-26 18:10:54 -0400

    June All-Volunteer Meeting

    Creating a Forum for MD FWD Volunteers

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    Calling all MD FWD Volunteers - current and future!

    The Maryland forward Party monthly All-Volunteer Meeting is a forum to discuss the ideas and interests of our volunteers. The May meeting of this series will be on May 16th starting at 7:00pm. We want this to be a dialogue, not a data dump.

    What: June All-Volunteer Monthly Call

    When: June 18th, 2024, 7:00 pm

    Where: Virtual via Google Meet (https://meet.google.com/sdf-jard-zpt)

    WHEN
    June 18, 2024 at 7:00pm
    WHERE
    Virtual - Google Meet
    Virtual, MD 21401
    United States
    Google map and directions
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  • Join us for Pride in the Park at Druid Hill Park

    Join us for Pride in the Park at Druid Hill Park

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    We will reach 17,000 signatures with your help! 

    Volunteer with us at Baltimore Pride to help collect petition signatures. This movement is powered entirely by volunteers just like you. Celebrate Pride and support the Forward Party by helping us show the people of Baltimore that we care about their voice.

    WHO: You! Forward Party volunteers

    WHAT: Collecting signatures & spreading the word about MD FWD

    WHEN: Sunday, June 15, 2024 at 12:00pm

    WHERE: Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD

    WHEN
    June 16, 2024 at 12:00pm
    WHERE
    Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD
    900 Druid Park Lake Dr
    Baltimore, MD 21217
    United States
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  • published Hagerstown Pride 2024 in Upcoming Events 2024-04-03 14:18:14 -0400

    Volunteer at Hagerstown Pride to help collect petition signatures!

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    We will reach 17,000 signatures with your help! 

    Volunteer with us at Hagerstown Pride to help collect petition signatures. We need help both in front of the table to talk with people and behind the table with data entry.

    This movement is powered entirely by volunteers just like you. Celebrate Pride and support the Forward Party by helping us show the people of Hagerstown that we care about their voice.

    WHO: You! Forward Party volunteers

    WHAT: Talking to people OR helping with data entry for petition signatures at Hagerstown Pride.

    WHEN: Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 12:00pm

    WHERE: Doubs Woods Park, Hagerstown, MD

    WHY: To collect signatures to make Forward an officially recognized political party in Maryland, and to let our fellow Marylanders know who we are and what we stand for.

    We will have a table and tent set up at the festivities in Doubs Woods Park. Setup will begin at 11:00am, and the festival goes from noon to 5:00pm. Volunteers are free to stay for either all or part of it. We will do a debrief at the end and perhaps get a drink together at a local establishment.

    Bring your phone, a water bottle, sunscreen, and backup power for your phone. You can pack a lunch if you would like, but we will have snacks and there will also be food vendors at and near the event.

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    Map image courtesy of Google Maps.

    DIRECTIONS: From I-70 westbound, take Exit 29 to MD-65 N (Potomac Street). Drive north, going straight through the intersection with Oak Ridge Drive. The park entrance (shown with the red arrow on the map below) is on the left just after passing E Russell Hicks Middle School.

    PARKING: Parking for Pride vendors and volunteers (us!) is at the park entrance off Potomac Street between E Russell Hicks Middle School and Emma K Doub Elementary.

    WHEN
    July 13, 2024 at 12:00pm
    WHERE
    Doubs Wood Park
    1307 Maryland Ave
    Hagerstown, MD 21740
    United States
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  • published Annapolis Pride Fest 2024 in Upcoming Events 2024-04-03 14:17:53 -0400

    Annapolis Pride Fest

    Come Join us as we Celebrate Pride in the State's Capital at Annapolis Pride.


    We will have a tent set up along West Street in Annapolis.

    Setup Will begin at 10:30, We must be finished setup by 11am and the Festival Begins at 12:00 PM.

    Breakdown will begin at 4:40pm and we must be cleared at 5:15pm.

    Parking information provided by the festival organizers: Vendors are encouraged to arrive early between 9-10am to find parking in the nearby parking garages. The two closest parking garages are Whitmore Garage and Calvert Street Garage. To see the complete list of parking options in the Downtown Annapolis area, visit: https://www.annapolisparking.com

     

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    WHEN
    June 01, 2024 at 12:00pm
    WHERE
    The People's Park
    44 Calvert St
    Annapolis, MD 21401
    United States
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  • published Looking Forward to 2024 with MD FWD in News 2024-02-02 12:57:27 -0500

    Looking Forward to 2024 with MD FWD

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    Kicking Off 2024 with a Plan to Move Maryland Forward!

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