![]() ![]() Oh, I mean, it’s the absolute building blocks of everything that we do. How did that really prepare you for the care work that you’re doing now and in Congress? We know you spent several years in the Maryland legislature. I know it was a busy time of the year for you. Thank you again for taking the time to join us. ![]() Good afternoon, Congressman, how are you? He was our previous State Senator for many years and currently represents Maryland’s 8th Congressional District in the U.S. We are delighted and honored to have our guest today who really does not need an introduction. Raskin reflects on working toward a year when no one is lost to suicide. Resources are available to support anyone struggling. The Tommy Raskin Memorial Fund for People and Animals is already having an impact. ![]() Raskin talks about how pervasive mental health concerns are in society, and the issue is growing. His legacy lives on in many ways, and Raskin talks about ending the stigma of emotional health concerns.ħ:52 Epidemic of mental and emotional health crises Many people were shaken by the loss of Tommy, an exuberant young man. They talk about how the program and how it will impact Marylanders.ĥ:22 Tommy’s impact and mental health stigmas The Maryland legislature passed the Thomas Bloom Raskin Act/211 Health Check in honor of Raskin’s son Tommy who died by suicide. The discussion covers how the needs have evolved throughout the pandemic, and ways these needs are being addressed, including mental health concerns. It’s a proactive way for Marylanders to connect with a caring 211 specialist who can support their well-being.Ĭlick on the show note section to jump to that part of the transcript.Ĭongressman Raskin talks about how his work in the Maryland legislature prepared him for his Congressional work.Ģ:12 How the pandemic has changed Maryland needs Novemc.211 Maryland speaks with Congressman Jamie Raskin on the Thomas Bloom Raskin Act/211 Health Check. AugVideos: 16 General Counsel, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition c. JanuVideos: 3 Associate Dean, American University Washington College of Law c. Representative-Elect, D-8 NovemJanuVideos: 1 State Senator, D-Maryland JanuNovemVideos: 3 Co-Director, Program on Law and Government, American University c. Representative, D-MD 8th Videos: 564 Previously Professor, American University Washington College of Law c. Most common tags: January 6, 2021, Trump, Donald J., Supreme Court Issues. Most appearances with Pramila Jayapal ( 10), David N. The year with the most videos was 2019 with 124 videos. On the C-SPAN Networks: Jamie Raskin has 603 videos in the C-SPAN Video Library the first appearance was a 1989 Forum as a General Counsel for the National Rainbow Coalition. ![]() Following redistricting in 2022, Raskin's district now encompasses only a portion of Montgomery County. The district previously included portions of Montgomery County, a suburban county northwest of Washington, D.C., and extended through rural Frederick County to the Pennsylvania border. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Maryland State Senate from 2007 to 2016. representative for Maryland's 8th congressional district since 2017. Jamie Raskin Ben Raskin is an American attorney, law professor, and politician serving as the U.S. ![]()
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