From the Streets to the Statehouse
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -During the Maryland General Assembly, we offer insight an analysis on the issues impacting the Black community in Baltimore. Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) is a grassroots thinktank in Baltimore, MD that advocates for the political interests of the Black community. We cut through the noise and give you the information that matters the most.
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LBS Update on our 2024 Legislative Agenda
March 13, 2024 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode, we'll be discussing the status of our legislative agenda during the 2024 MD General Assembly. Support the show "From the Streets to the Statehouse" is a podcast owned, produced and sponsored by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) - a grassroots think tank in Baltimore, Maryland. LBS is a Black-owned, for-profit, independent organization that is not funded by any government agency, political party, political committee or political candidate for office.
MDGA 2024 update on Juvenile Justice - February 27, 2024
February 27, 2024 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWe'll be giving an update on the status of the juvenile justice bill being sponsored by Democratic Party leadership. Support the show "From the Streets to the Statehouse" is a podcast owned, produced and sponsored by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) - a grassroots think tank in Baltimore, Maryland. LBS is a Black-owned, for-profit, independent organization that is not funded by any government agency, political party, political committee or political candidate for office.
MDGA 2024 update on Juvenile Justice
February 27, 2024 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWe'll be giving an update on the status of the juvenile justice bill being sponsored by Democratic Party leadership. Support the show "From the Streets to the Statehouse" is a podcast owned, produced and sponsored by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) - a grassroots think tank in Baltimore, Maryland. LBS is a Black-owned, for-profit, independent organization that is not funded by any government agency, political party, political committee or political candidate for office.
The fight for Juvenile Justice in MD - February 5, 2024
February 05, 2024 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBMaryland’s State Legislative leadership recently announced their package of juvenile justice proposals for the 2024 Maryland General Assembly. In this episode, we’ll be discussing its shortcomings and major issues as it relates to juvenile justice. We’ll also be discussing Baltimore’s corporate media impact on juvenile justice reform. Support the show "From the Streets to the Statehouse" is a podcast owned, produced and sponsored by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) - a grassroots think ...
The fight for Juvenile Justice in MD
February 05, 2024 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBMaryland’s State Legislative leadership recently announced their package of juvenile justice proposals for the 2024 Maryland General Assembly. In this episode, we’ll be discussing its shortcomings and major issues as it relates to juvenile justice. We’ll also be discussing Baltimore’s corporate media impact on juvenile justice reform. Support the show "From the Streets to the Statehouse" is a podcast owned, produced and sponsored by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) - a grassroots think ...
MDGA 2024: Public safety, reparations & more
January 15, 2024 22:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBThe 2024 Maryland General Assembly is well underway. In this episode, Dayvon Love – Director of Public Policy for LBS – will be overviewing our top legislative priorities including: cannabis decriminalization, juvenile interrogations, reparations and protecting criminal justice reform. Support the show "From the Streets to the Statehouse" is a podcast owned, produced and sponsored by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) - a grassroots think tank in Baltimore, Maryland. LBS is a Black-own...
MDGA 2024: Public safety, reparations & more - January 15, 2024
January 15, 2024 22:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBThe 2024 Maryland General Assembly is well underway. In this episode, Dayvon Love – Director of Public Policy for LBS – will be overviewing our top legislative priorities including: cannabis decriminalization, juvenile interrogations, reparations and protecting criminal justice reform. Support the show "From the Streets to the Statehouse" is a podcast owned, produced and sponsored by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) - a grassroots think tank in Baltimore, Maryland. LBS is a Black-own...
Midway update on MDGA 2023 - March 13, 2023
March 13, 2023 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBWe will discuss the status of crucial pieces of legislation. This includes criminal justice elements to cannabis legalization and other relevant issues being debated during the 2023 MD General Assembly. Support the show "From the Streets to the Statehouse" is a podcast owned, produced and sponsored by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) - a grassroots think tank in Baltimore, Maryland. LBS is a Black-owned, for-profit, independent organization that is not funded by any government agency,...
Midway update on MDGA 2023
March 13, 2023 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBWe will discuss the status of crucial pieces of legislation. This includes criminal justice elements to cannabis legalization and other relevant issues being debated during the 2023 MD General Assembly. Support the show "From the Streets to the Statehouse" is a podcast owned, produced and sponsored by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) - a grassroots think tank in Baltimore, Maryland. LBS is a Black-owned, for-profit, independent organization that is not funded by any government agency,...
The Status of Cannabis - February 27, 2023
February 27, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBIn this episode, we'll talk about Maryland cannabis legalization with a focus on the criminal justice and the business aspects of it. We will also give brief updates about other legislative efforts we are supporting and working on during MDGA 2023. Michele Hall from the MD Office of the Public Defender gives a presentation on the issues surrounding odor searches of marijuana. Support the show "From the Streets to the Statehouse" is a podcast owned, produced and sponsored by Leaders of a Be...
MDGA 2023 - Cannabis, odor searches & police accountability - February 2, 2023
February 03, 2023 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBThe 2023 Maryland General Assembly is well underway. In this episode, Dayvon Love - Director of Public Policy for LBS - will be overviewing our top legislative priorities including: cannabis decriminalization, odor searches by law enforcement and police accountability. Support the show "From the Streets to the Statehouse" is a podcast owned, produced and sponsored by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) - a grassroots think tank in Baltimore, Maryland. LBS is a Black-owned, for-profit, in...
Maryland's Cowardly Democratic Party - March 28, 2022
March 28, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBIn this episode, we'll be giving updates on our current legislative priorities including - cannabis legalization, Baltimore's Civilian Review Board, public safety, crime and policing. Also - we'll be discussing the Maryland Democratic Party leadership's lack of regard for working class Black people. Dayvon Love will be leading the conversation and be joined by Lawrence Grandpre - Director of Public Policy for Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle. Support the show "From the Streets to the State...
MDGA 2022 Midway Update - Cannabis, Juvenile Justice, Civilian Review Board & more - March 7, 2022
March 08, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBWe're halfway through the 2022 MD General Assembly. Dayvon Love will be giving an update on cannabis legalization, the Civilian Review Board, juvenile justice and more. He'll be joined by Andy Ellis from the Baltimore City Green Party. Support the show "From the Streets to the Statehouse" is a podcast owned, produced and sponsored by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) - a grassroots think tank in Baltimore, Maryland. LBS is a Black-owned, for-profit, independent organization that is no...
MDGA 2022 Update - February 7, 2022
February 08, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBAn update on our legislative agenda from the 2022 MD General Assembly. We'll be discussing the racist notions of pathology often grafted onto Baltimore in the MD General Assembly. Next we'll be talking with Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins about police accountability legislation she's sponsoring. To finish us out, we're talking juvenile justice reform with Jamal Jones of the Baltimore Algebra Project and John Comer from Architects of Justice. Support the show "From the Streets to the Statehous...
Marijuana Legalization & Reparations - January 31, 2022
February 01, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBLBS is working closely with ACLU of Maryland and MD Senator Jill P. Carter to produce a bill this session that legalizes recreational cannabis with a focus on repairing the damage done by the war on drugs. For this episode, we will be unveiling what will be in the bill and give the public an opportunity to ask questions. We must put pressure on the Maryland General Assembly to pass a version of cannabis legalization that truly empowers Black people who have been most harmed war on drugs....
2021 Black Legislative Agenda Day - December 4, 2021
December 04, 2021 17:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBLeaders of a Beautiful Struggle is pleased to convene our 8th Annual Black Legislative Agenda Day: From the Baltimore Grassroots. Our hope is that those of us working in the grassroots can use this as an opportunity to work collaboratively on our efforts in Annapolis to support legislation that will help our communities. Speakers (alphabetical order): Cathryn Paul, Government Relations and Public Policy Manager, CASA Delegate Stephanie Smith, District 45 – Baltimore City Delegate Jheane...
Black Women's work in Annapolis - March 30, 2021
March 30, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBJoin us for a special broadcast focusing on the work of Black women in the MD General Assembly. We'll be discussing their work in support Black political initiatives in Annapolis. We'll be joined by: Senator Jill P Carter Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins Delegate Stephanie Smith Support the show "From the Streets to the Statehouse" is a podcast owned, produced and sponsored by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) - a grassroots think tank in Baltimore, Maryland. LBS is a Black-owned, for-prof...
Midway updates on MDGA 2021 - March 2, 2021
March 02, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBWe have a lot of ground to cover for this week's episode. Dayvon Love from LBS will giving updates on our work on police reform. He'll be joined by his co-host - Dr. Khalilah M. Harris, the Managing Director for K-12 Education Policy at American Progress and non-resident senior fellow with MD Center on Economic Policy. Guests will also be sharing their organizing work in Annapolis. They include: Nicole Hanson-Mundell - Out 4 Justice, Chris Dews - Job Opportunities Task Force and Michelle H...
In Depth on Police Accountability - February 16, 2021
February 18, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBWe're going to go in depth on policing in Maryland with a particular focus on our bill - SB 627 (Repeal of the Law Enforcement Bill of Rights). Dayvon Love, the Director of Public Policy at Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle will be leading the conversation along with our Director of Research - Lawrence Grandpre. Support the show "From the Streets to the Statehouse" is a podcast owned, produced and sponsored by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) - a grassroots think tank in Baltimore, Mary...
MDGA 2021 Priorities - January 26, 2021
February 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBThe COVID-19 public health emergency derailed a lot of progressive policy advocacy efforts in the 2020 legislative session. The 2021 session has begun and there are a flurry of reforms being considered by legislators. We'll be discussing our legislative agenda and some of the challenges we expect in getting it executed. Dayvon Love, the Director of Public Policy at Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle will be leading the conversation. He'll be joined by his co-host - Dr. Khalilah M. Harris, the...
Hogan's Crime Package, Police Accountability, Education Reform & More - February 24, 2020
February 24, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBWe're heading towards the middle of MDGA 2020 - and there's a lot to cover. On this episode, we'll be talking about Gov Larry Hogan’s recent comments about his crime package and frustration with Senator Will Smith - Chairman of the Judicial Proceedings committee.. We’ll also be discussing the necessity of law enforcement accountability and its relevance to public safety. Also: are moderates allies in the fight for racial justice? You’ll get some insight into how is playing itself out this s...
MPIA, Protect Our Minors & The Baltimore "Black Hole" - February 3, 2020
February 03, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBThe Maryland General Assembly has been in session for 27 days. Today we'll be discussing a a couple bills from our legislative agenda bills including - amendments to the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) & Protect Our Minors - a bill requiring legal legal counsel when youth are questioned - in partnership with Bridge Maryland. At the top we’ll be discussing the so called “black hole" in Baltimore. This is a concept used to discuss the so called "over investment" of financial resourc...
MDGA 2020 - A Different Political Climate: January 21, 2020
January 20, 2020 15:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBWelcome to the first episode of "From The Streets to The Statehouse" - a new podcast aimed at giving you a community centered analysis on the Maryland General Assembly. Since session officially started on January 8th, there have been major shifts in the statewide and local political landscape. Dayvon Love, Director of Public Policy for Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, will be talking about the changing leadership roles in both the Senate and House chambers and what that means for our commu...