Congress sends more help, but security concerns persist after Trump assassination attempts
Congress passed two bills intended to improve protections around presidential candidates as security concerns heighten following two assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump.
Queer female students face higher rates of sexual violence in college
On-campus sexual assaults are prevalent among first-year undergraduate and queer female students at American universities, according to researchers.
Marylanders warned of scam text messages as election nears
Election Administrator Jared DeMarinis warns of scammers after dozens of Maryland residents received text messages falsely claiming that they have not signed up to vote in the upcoming election.
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Election experts warn of bad actors and trickery, but it’s not all gloom and doom
RIVERDALE, MD –Election experts are concerned that partisanship and a lack of faith in elections could be a problem this November, mainly due to the public’s susceptibility to misinformation. Some are particularly wary that information warfare could happen in the…
Alsobrooks campaign for Senate may create a power vacuum back home
Prince George’s County, Md. – Jolene Ivey hopes to win a new position on the local county council this fall, but she’s also looking beyond that to another possible promotion . . . to the role of Prince George’s County…
Maryland Senate candidates Hogan and Alsobrooks face off in debate
The issue of Republican Senate hopeful Larry Hogan’s party allegiance took center stage in the first, and perhaps only, debate with Democratic opponent Angela Alsobrooks on Thursday.
Moore cancels back debt for thousands of parolees
Gov. Wes Moore is canceling outstanding debts owed to the state by those on parole and probation, helping more than 6,700 people.
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Congress sends more help, but security concerns persist after Trump assassination attempts
Congress passed two bills intended to improve protections around presidential candidates as security concerns heighten following two assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump.
Immigrant groups back Harris, warn of “unsparing” deportation to come
Thirteen immigrant-rights groups endorsed Kamala Harris for president on Thursday, warning that the election of Donald Trump could devastate immigrant communities across the country.
Maryland unions seek influence in election beyond membership numbers
Capital News Service spoke to six Maryland-based union presidents and political leaders to better understand the impact of unions on politics in Maryland as the election nears.
After World Series triumph, Nats suffer a historic five-year fade
The Washington Nationals’ five-year playoff drought has fans concerned. Capital News Service examined the team’s record since their historic World Series win in 2019.
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Alsobrooks campaign for Senate may create a power vacuum back home
Prince George’s County, Md. – Jolene Ivey hopes to win a new position on the local county council this fall, but she’s also looking beyond that to another possible promotion . . . to the role of Prince George’s County…
Virtual Event | Youth mental health: What works?
The Local News Network is embarking on a year-long project called: “Youth mental health: What works?” and we are kicking off our effort with a statewide town hall.
Battle of the Beltway: What to expect from the Ravens vs. Commanders game
Some Maryland football fans are calling it the “biggest game of the year”.
Maryland Senate candidates Hogan and Alsobrooks face off in debate
The issue of Republican Senate hopeful Larry Hogan’s party allegiance took center stage in the first, and perhaps only, debate with Democratic opponent Angela Alsobrooks on Thursday.
Child care: Missing in Maryland?
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Senegalese Journalist Maty Sarr Niang Finally Liberated
Maty Sarr Niang, a journalist for the independent news site Kéwoulo, was released on March 12 after being detained for nearly 10 months. Her case was considered to be a signal of Senegal’s democratic backsliding.
Silencing Truth: The Persecution of Russian Journalist Ivan Safronov
Less than two years before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ivan Safronov, a well-respected military correspondent, was arrested to show Russian journalists that they were no longer allowed to report on the military. Following his arrest, Putin tightened press restrictions in Russia, forcing Safronov’s fiancé to flee the country. Still, even after his appeal was denied and Safronov continues to serve his 22-year sentence in Siberia, his letters to friends remain optimistic.
The Nightmare before New Year’s: The Story of Bahaa Eldin Ibrahim
Egyptian journalist Bahaa Eldin Ibrahim was a man spending time with his family on vacation until he was suddenly detained for his association with his employer Al-Jazeera. After almost 6 years his family and colleagues are fighting for justice.
567 days and counting: Renowned Guatemalan journalist still behind bars
Despite hopes a new anti-corruption president would free José Rubén Zamora, his future remains uncertain ahead of a new trial scheduled for Feb. 20. The award-winning investigative journalist and publisher has been imprisoned for more than a year and a half in a high-profile case that has drawn attention from press freedom groups, U.S. government officials and Guatemala’s new president.