Thank you, Phil Ateto. #RestInPower

Michael B Puskar, Social Justice Activist@mbpuskar.bsky.social · 2w ago

Rest in power, Phil Ateto. We had interacted with Phil on several occasions, though not nearly enough. (Thread; @marylandppc.bsky.social )

Today, Monday, July 27, at 6:00 PM — in front of the White House at 16th Street NW, Black Lives Matter Plaza — Repairers of the Breach ( @brepairers ) launches 100 Days of Mobilization and 1,000 Marches to the Polls in Every State. Our focus has not changed. bit.ly/100Days_1000...

On June 28, we held "David Mott, ¡Presenté! Forward Together: A Celebration of His Life" in Bethesda, with many friends from various social justice orgs, inc our emcee Zola Shaw and the Mott family. #ForwardTogetherForever @thirdactmd.bsky.social #BACC This is 1 of 2 photo posts; credit: T. Kennedy

Today is David Mott's birthday. We love you, David. "We all remember you The songs are coming through" #ForwardTogetherForever #RestInPower (Pic from June 2024)

We're saddened by the passing of Rev Annie Chambers of the #PoorPeoplesCampaign. She led w/fortitude, holy strength, & moral courage in Baltimore. She stood boldly for affordable housing, decent living conditions, & human dignity— she understood housing is not just a policy issue but a moral issue.

Today we celebrated the life & work of our departed friend, David Mott. Maryland #PoorPeoplesCampaign, BACC, & Third Act MD spoke about his work, and we had wonderful music. Thank you to all coordinators, attendees, & participants for making it a wonderful event. #ForwardTogetherForever #endpoverty

MD PPC sends our best to DMV fathers. We hold in our hearts the dads struggling to keep a roof over their heads & granddads fighting for to live so they can see their grandkids grow. #ForwardTogether #FathersDay #AffordableHousing #UniversalHealthcare #FightPovertyNotOurSeniors #PoorPeoplesCampaign

The Voting Rights Act is being dismantled. On June 30, join the Maryland Poor People's Campaign for our online monthly meeting as we take a look at the VRA just coming off MD's primary election and discuss #GOTV towards the general election. mdppc.org/FTG #MDPPC #WeWontBeSilentAnymore

Tomorrow June 19 from 3-5p BACC's Annual Juneteenth Celebration Glen Echo National Park Celebrate African food, dance, music, history, poetry, & community #BethesdaAfricanCemeteryCoalition

"There are voices in America using the language of Christianity but not the Spirit of Christ." — MD PPC Tri-Chair Linnell Fall ( @stokes417.bsky.social )on the importance of Redirect 250 youtu.be/EAFOS_vA3X0

MD PPC Tri-Chair Linnell Fall on Redirect 250

MD PPC Tri-Chair Linnell Fall (@linnellfall7827) shares her thoughts on Redirect 250 (May 17, 2026) and why it's urgently important.

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#TANF is supposed to be a financial lifeline for Maryland's poorest families—but only about 25% of funds are actually being distributed as direct cash assistance. foxbaltimore.com/spotlight-on-maryland/most-of-marylands-tanf-dollars-dont-go-directly-to-needy-families-what-we-know #MDPPC

Because of #unions, I have had enjoyed a #livingwage, #healthcare, and a viable #pension. But the US is #1 in personal bankruptcies, gun-related deaths, and #homelessness & incarceration rates. The #PoorPeoplesCampaign addresses these issues head-on—and that's why I'm involved. - Matthew in Bowie

Among the delayed impacts of the #OBBB passed in July 2025: New #SNAP work requirements. Have you or someone you love been affected by this change? Or do you help at a #FoodBank? Please share your story in the comments! #MDPPC

A year ago today, our late brother David Mott joined @stokes417.bsky.social & others in Edmondson Village, Baltimore, speaking on why he was there, also tying in MD PPC partners BACC. "The community has to be centered in all the discussions about what happens here." #ForwardTogetherForever

FORWARD TOGETHER GATHERING Maryland Poor People's Campaign Monthly Meeting Tuesday, Apr. 28th • 7pm - 8pm • Zoom Come learn, get connected, and get engaged! Everyone is welcome! Register at MDPPC.ORG/FTG #ForwardTogether #MDPPC #PoorPeoplesCampaign

#NoKings

Linnell Stokes Fall@stokes417.bsky.social · 4mo ago

No Kings Day!

In a 1981 episode of "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," young Jeff Erlanger visited Mr. Rogers to discuss what it's like to be disabled. 45 yrs later, society still struggles to grasp that we need to support each other; in Maryland, @govwesmoore.bsky.social is set to cut millions of $$$ from at-home care.

Thank you for everything, Rev. Jackson. #RIPJesseJackson #PoorPeoplesCampaign #ForwardTogetherForever #WeWontBeSilentAnymore

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Michael B Puskar, Social Justice Activist@mbpuskar.bsky.social · 6mo ago

RIP Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. #RestInPower #ForwardTogetherForever This pic was when I was marshaling for the #PoorPeoplesCampaign almost 5 years ago. It was scalding out & I got a parasol for him but didn't get to speak directly to him (didn't want to bother him for a photo op in that heat).

Proposed FY27 budget changes endanger over 4,000 Maryland families who rely on Self-Directed Services, which allows people with disabilities and their families to directly hire and manage caregivers. #FightPovertyNotThePoor #WeWontBeSilentAnymore actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...

Demand reversal of budget changes hurting Marylanders with disabilities

Proposed FY27 budget changes endanger over 4,000 Maryland families who rely on Self-Directed Services, which allows people with disabilities and their families to directly hire and manage caregivers.

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The Maryland Poor People's Campaign congratulates Save Bethesda African Cemetery for its recent court victory! The ruling permits them to proceed with expert testimony and preserves their ability to present archaeological, historical, forensic, and ancient DNA evidence. #MosesCemetery BACC #MDPPC

Amplifying the call... Join the "ICE Out!" National Shutdown on Friday, January 30, 2026 in solidarity with our siblings and immigrant neighbors in Minnesota. NO WORK. NO SCHOOL. NO SHOPPING. STOP FUNDING ICE. #Jan30 #shutdown #ICEout #NoWork #NoSchool #NoShopping

And these 7 as well... #EverybodysGotARightToLive

Bruce Springsteen@brucespringsteen.net · 6mo ago

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

The Maryland Poor People's Campaign stands in solidarity with Minnesotans and their "Ice Out of Minnesota" protest and general strike. #Minnesota #ICEoutofMinnesota #GeneralStrike #MDPPC Story link: bit.ly/4a0Ih4K

"I absolutely believe that there is no reason in the world that poverty should exist in the United States of America—the richest country in the world. There’s no excuse for it." - David Mott April 25, 2025 ► Join the campaign! Sign up for updates: mdppc.org #DavidMott #WWAADD #MDPPC #EndPoverty

America's billionaires have added $1.5 TRILLION to their wealth since Trump took office one year ago. How did you and your family do? https://seiu.co/4a0dHJu

U.S. BILLIONAIRES GOT $1.5 TRILLION RICHER IN TRUMP’S FIRST YEAR - Americans For Tax Fairness

22% Boost in 2025 Lifted Total Wealth of Nation’s Billionaires to $8.2 Trillion Even as families struggle with unaffordable healthcare, housing and groceries, billionaires are flourishing in Donald Tr...

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Maryland #poorpeoplescampaign has another justice warrior & impacted member, Evangeline Diggs. For decades before PPC, Ms. Van fought for the rights of Baltimore residents. #RestInPower #fightpovertynotourseniors #forwardtogetherforever mdppc.org/msvan @stokes417.bsky.social @mbpuskar.bsky.social

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Our beloved David Mott has passed on from our planet; leaving a legacy to be proud of. While other orgs have already shared their memories, ours awaited Tri-Chair @mbpuskar.bsky.social 's video compilation, inc David performing this very day 12/20/23. #PoorPeoplesCampaign youtu.be/m6Ojkl6wgDU?...

MD PPC Memorial to David Mott #WWAADD

YouTube video by Michael B. Puskar, Social Justice Activist

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Billionaires are a policy failure. Billionaires are a policy failure. Billionaires are a policy failure. We must take them on. #InLovingMemoryOfDavidMott @1199seiu.org @mddc.1199seiu.org @marylandppc.bsky.social @thirdactmd.bsky.social Pass it on.

SEIU_ORG@seiu.org · 8mo ago

Billionaires are a policy failure. Billionaires are a policy failure. Billionaires are a policy failure. Billionaires are a policy failure. Billionaires are a policy failure. Pass it on.

Expiring ACA tax credits put 22 million Americans at risk of major hikes to their health insurance premiums; without subsidies, average costs could rise sharply/double. The Senate may hold a vote on extending these tax credits as early as the week of Dec 8.

Submit your testimony! #WeWontBeSilentAnymore #aca #snap

Peter Morley ♿️@petermorley.bsky.social · 8mo ago

I'll be in DC, 12/11 meeting Congress re: ACA Subsidies, Medicare, SNAP & Social Security. If you want to share your story or concerns, please DM me ASAP: *Your Name *State & Zip Code *A short paragraph of your story/concerns BEFORE 12/9/25 I'll hand deliver them but they MUST include this info.🙏💜