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Cannabis Legalization Zine

BALT is excited to announce the release of our Cannabis Legalization Zine! Zines are self published works made from a single piece of folded paper and have roots in DIY and activist spaces. This mini publication covers what will be legal, illegal, and expungable if HB 1/HB 837 are passed by vote this November.

MPIA Request Guide

BALT’s new guide explains the process for submitting a request for public records under the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA). The MPIA is an important legal mechanism that all community members can use to hold government agencies accountable. In the guide, we explain how community members can navigate the MPIA request process effectively and strategically.

This guide answers the following questions:

  1. What is the MPIA and what does it do?

  2. Why should the MPIA matter to me?

  3. What is the process for submitting a MPIA request?

  4. How do I know what kind of records to request?

  5. Who should I contact to request records?

  6. How should I follow up on my request?

 

Arrest Support Form

If you plan to risk arrest at all, complete this form and give it to someone you trust who will NOT be at the protests, like a friend, roommate, or affinity group support person.

DO NOT BRING IT TO THE PROTESTS.

If you don't have such a person, AND there's something that may complicate your time in custody or release (like gender identity, medical conditions, citizenship), email it to info@baltimoreactionlegal.org.

You can still do direct action if you don't fill out the form; call (410) 855-4222 when and if you get arrested and the jail support team will track you in jail and help get you out, if need be. The form is voluntary and you may leave any of the questions blank.

The purpose of the form is to have information available that may help if you're arrested.

Do not write anything that could be used as evidence against you.

 
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Image: A person with a stack of money in their hands, counting the bills

Defund the Police - The Basics

Are you curious about what defunding the police actually means?

Check out these amazing projects from two Baltimore City youth who created these from scratch!

BALT’s partnership with Dent Education led us to collaborate with Anthony Ballard and Kima Johnson who designed our infographic and animated explainers!