How to Save Democracy Today

“Be the Change gives participants a sense of political and civic purpose that they may not have on their own. Through regular meetings, calls to action and lively emails, founders Jennifer Downs and Betsy Krieger have forged a community on call for social progress. I’ve gotten involved with phone banking, door knocking in Pennsylvania and Anne Arundel County and postcard writing — and I know I’m making a difference.”

— Stephanie Shapiro, Baltimore

“Be the Change is a tremendous force for public health and social justice progress in Maryland. It has played a key role in health care coverage expansion, gun violence prevention and protecting the climate and I look forward to Be the Change continuing this progressive leadership role in the future.”

– Vinny DeMarco, Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative