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Government Shutdown Resources | U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland

@vanhollen.senate.gov shares resources to help Maryland families as the federal government closure impacts are felt across the state

A Call to Act: Cancel Spotify premium from @indivisible.org

Resistance takes many forms - including boycotting companies that are profiting from the Trump Administration’s draconian policies targeting immigrants #cancelspotify

ICE Out of Home Depot Vigil Protest · Disappeared in America On November 1, we will hold a [rally/vigil] outside of Home Depot in honor of all the workers who have been kidnapped by ICE on Home Depot properties. Join us in a day of action and make your voice he...

Event >> Nov 1st Protest in Germantown MD: around the country Immigrant workers are being abducted from Home Depot lots disappeared into the federal detention labyrinth — Now leaders are sounding the alarm because Home Depot remains silent

We agree @mcpli.bsky.social

How did routine court hearings turn into abductions by masked agents leaving judges helpless?

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Who Is Russell Vought? How a Little-Known D.C. Insider Became Trump’s Dismantler-in-Chief Reporter Andy Kroll explains Vought’s rise from a congressional staffer to the man piloting everything from Trump's layoffs and agency closings to his shutdown strategy, controlling the fate of trilli...

Stay Informed...Journalist Andy Kroll with Propublica answers the question so many are asking...who is Russell Vought

Supporting Feds with Art Classes

Rockville-based VisArts is offering furloughed federal workers free art workshops. 🖌️💛

🪶 Barn Quilt Painting – Nov 10th | 10 AM-12 PM

🎁 Faux Wood-Burned Holiday Ornament – Nov 17th | 10 AM-12 PM

Sign-up: linktr.ee/VisArtsCenter

Event Alert: Town Hall for Feds This Week
When: Thurs, October 30th Zoom

Topics: gov't shutdown, reductions in force, backpay for furloughed workers and other developing or new litigation.

Register here: fedsupport.org/event/virtua...

Food Insecurity Resource Alert

Struggling to make ends meet at meal time?

The Montgomery County Food Council's resource website includes an interactive resource map detailing coverage across the county.

Visit mocofoodcouncil.org/food-securit...

#endhunger

Furloughed employees can enjoy a meal for **in-person ordering only** at any Ekiben location (acdg to their insta acct) …head in, bring your govt ID, let them know you're furloughed and they’ll take care of the rest.

No questions, no stress, just one less thing to worry about. #baltimore

Unpack the Compact Movement Call: Resisting Trump's Latest Attack on Higher Ed · Frontline for Freedom Trump’s new “Compact to All Higher Ed” is a direct attack on students, faculty, and academic freedom. **Join Public Citizen and national partners, for a timely discussion on Trump’s new “Compact to Al...

Upcoming Virtual Event: Monday 10/27 - Higher Ed Is Under Attack -- National leaders discuss why the Compact for Higher Ed is a threat to academic freedom. Sign up today for the virtual presentation on Monday, October 27th via mobilize ((organized by @publiccitizen.bsky.social ))

Public disclosure requirements and sunshine laws are key to holding government accountable

Resource: Food Pantry

The demand on food banks is increasing. If you need support, please use the link for details on direct services www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ofsr/food/in...

Organize to Win, Federal Worker Training Academy - Registration The Organize to Win: Federal Worker Training Academy is a one-day, in-person training designed to give federal workers the skills, tools, and inspiration they need to build power and organize at their...

Fed Workers Training Academy - Saturday 10/25/25

This workshop training is specifically designed to help fed workers identify the skills + tools + inspiration to build power in this moment and organize, whether unionized or not.

Register using the form below

Screenshot of my post from threads: portia.noir • › Mutual Aid 2h If you are in a position to do so, now is a fantastic time to donate some non perishables to your local food bank. It's also a good time to check in with people around you to see if their needs are being met, and how you can help make sure that continues. @portia.noir

Starting November 1st, SNAP benefits are being cut, leaving millions of people with limited or no access to food.

If you are able to help, help. Food banks also take cash donations, which allow them to fill the banks with what they know is most needed.

We are truly all we have.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Free DC // October Online Campaign Orientation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Free DC // October Online Campaign Orientation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

*EVENT TONIGHT* 10/22:

Free DC is inviting allies in #Maryland and #Virginia at 6:00pm for a viritual zoom workshop and training to learn how regional allies can organize to support our DC neighbors

REGISTER to receive a link for tonight's training

At #NoKings events around the country we saw tens of thousands raising their voices to combat the misinformation and lies -- among them was Dr. Sara Teicholtz who shared how federal funding for NIH literally saved her life.

Free Benefits Workbook - MyFEDBenefits Learn what federal retirement benefits works best for government and postal employees with MyFEDBenefits free benefits workbook.

Tuesday Tip: Making sense of your benefits from the folks at myfedbenefitshelp.com

Resource: On our radar > wearewellfed.com ...don't let the name fool you...it's not about meal planning but something bigger... former feds on a mission to reframe the next chapter for the fired [and tired] workforce ..the site offers meetups, networking, emotional support and creative connection

Today is the LAST DAY to submit comments about why Documentary Proof of Citizenship (DPOC) is bad for American elections!

Nearly half of Americans don't have a passport which could be required to vote.
➡️ www.lwv.org/take-action

Headline From Baltimore Banner: “Furloughed federal workers can ride MARC and commuter buses for free, Moore says” Authored by Pamela Wood

Federal workers affected by the Trump Administration’s federal government shutdown will be able to ride Maryland’s commuter trains and buses for free.

When I said that we’d look out for our federal workers, I meant it.

Shutdown Assistance Map - Resources for Furloughed/Excepted Federal Workers - MyFEDBenefits ShareTweetSharePin0 Shares

Resource Alert: A new map helps impacted federal workers find local businesses, educational orgs and others offering support -- from free admissions to local museums to deep discounts at local restaurants and more

myfedbenefitshelp.com/shutdown-ass...

Raising their voices... Scholars of history are stepping into the public conversation to share why erasing context in US history undermines our civic health

Mobilize Montgomery Mobilize Montgomery, Maryland: Resources for Businesses and Employees Affected by Federal Budget Cuts

Resource Alert: Mobilize Montgomery has a new portal to help federal workers in Montgomery County, MD update resumes, find resources and connect with potential employers mobilize-montgomery.com/fwcc/

YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen We cannot look away from rising Israeli settler violence in the West Bank

As the humanitarian disaster in Gaza continues, we cannot look away from rising Israeli settler violence in the West Bank.

@merkley.senate.gov and I met families of Americans killed there and visited a town subjected to attacks. Illegal settlements and violence MUST end.

Trump is currently disappearing the homeless from DC.

DC police are using excessive force against Black people

DC Union Station tonight. Unreal.

Border Patrol agents assembled outside a Los Angeles museum where Gov. Gavin Newsom was holding a rally and news conference on congressional redistricting. Local elected officials expressed outrage that the agents decided to stand there in a brazen show of force. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/u...

How long before it ends up on the SCOTUS shadow docket

The Democratic Governor’s Association needs to ready a response. I have little doubt Trump will create pretenses to take over additional cities.