Building protections for family and relationship structures in Maryland
OPEN is working with local advocates to bring non-discrimination protections to communities across Maryland. From Baltimore to Annapolis, we're building momentum for legislation that protects all families and relationships, no matter their shape.
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What We're Working Toward
OPEN is partnering with local advocates across Maryland to pass ordinances that add "family or relationship structure" as a protected category in cities' existing non-discrimination laws.
This protection cover diverse families and relationships including consensually non-monogamous relationships, multi-partner and multi-parent families, multi-generational households, chosen families, stepfamilies and blended families, single-parent households, and asexual and aromantic relationships.
Where we stand
We're currently supporting grassroots organizing efforts in Baltimore, with plans to expand into Annapolis. If you're interested in joining or leading an organizing effort in your city, please get in touch!
Our immediate focus is connecting with allied organizations, building community support, and advocating for these protections in cities across the state.
Get involved!
Ready to join the effort? Use the form above to connect with our team and we can help plug you into local organizing efforts in your area, or reach out directly at info@open-love.org.
Share your story: Personal experiences help illustrate why these protections matter. If you’ve experienced stigma or discrimination on the basis of your non-monogamous identity in Maryland, we’d like to hear about it! Use the form below or write us at info@open-love.org.
Join the Coalition: Is your organization interested in supporting non-discrimination protections in Maryland? Sign on to help organize and show your support!