Introduction
I don’t believe government or electoral politics can offer the solution to all of our problems. But I believe a better government and political system can make the work of democracy, peace, and justice better.
That's why in late 2022 I decided to begin the hard work of building a campaign for Maryland Governor - and, accompanying that campaign, an effort to reenergize the movement for a new kind of politics..
The challenge is that at the very moment that our world is in multiple crises and facing more challenges and threats than ever, more and more people think the government only works for billionaires and their politicians. And because those billionaires continue to define what is politically possible, the anger and alienation many people feel is feeding fascism, hate, and reactionary policy on one hand and despair and political hopelessness on the other. Real solutions, that put people before personal wealth and communities before corporate profit, offer an alternative seldom available under the current two party system.
It doesn't have to be this way, and with help from our supporters, this campaign is going to amplify, organize, and build resources not only for a high-profile run for Governor, but for a new wave of candidates who stand for democracy, peace and justice.
We're going to build multiparty democracy and a Green Party that moves to meet the moment.
2024 will be crucial to determine whether this campaign will succeed. We have ambitious plans but will need the resources – time, money, and people – to enact them. We have the time, that's why we started a 2026 campaign in 2022. Now we need to raise the money, and get more people involved.
The next few pages make the case for why I hope you will support the campaign.
Part 1- A multiyear vision for the campaign
Part 2- What we accomplished in 2023
Part 3- Plans for 2024
Conclusion
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We can build a great campaign together. I hope you appreciate what we have to share in the next few pages!
If you want to skip to the “ask:” we need your financial support and we need your input.
We MUST build a base of recurring donors contributing between $5 and $26 per month.
Then once you start a recurring donation, we want you to keep an eye on the campaign, give us feedback, ask questions, and share your ideas. If you like what you see, you can continue your recurring donation, or you can even bump it up a dollar or two a month. And naturally, you can cancel at any time.