Susan Lattimore sends a message at the Social Security town hall in Woodlawn. Photo by John Lee/WYPR.
Susan Lattimore sends a message at the Social Security town hall in Woodlawn. Photo by John Lee/WYPR.

Maryland Democratic leaders were pressed on two fronts at a rollicking town hall in Woodlawn Thursday night: do something to save Social Security and find a way forward for the Democratic party.

Hundreds braved a thunderstorm and poured into Woodlawn High Schoolโ€™s auditorium, which is a little more than a mile away from the Social Security Administration’s headquarters. They told U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, and Rep. Kweisi Mfume to protect Social Security from the Trump administration.

Karen Lewis said the American people have paid into it and they own it.

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