Donations to Harris campaign from South Asian Marylanders soared after announcement
South Asian Marylanders around $46,000 in the week after July 21, when Vice President Kamala Harris announced her presidential bid, a lot more than financial contributions to the Biden campaign.
Election experts warn of bad actors and trickery, but it’s not all gloom and doom
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.
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.
Election 2024
Annapolis
Maryland approves $3.4 million bond for affordable housing in Columbia
ANNAPOLIS – Top state officials approved a $3.4 million bond to revamp affordable housing in Columbia while maintaining their commitment to sustainability and clean energy. The project targets Maryland citizens in Columbia who make between 30% and 60% of the…
Election experts warn of bad actors and trickery, but it’s not all gloom and doom
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.
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.
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Washington
With Senate control at stake, top Republicans give millions to Hogan’s bid
WASHINGTON – Despite having “Republican” under his name on Maryland’s ballots, former Gov. Larry Hogan has been running for the U.S. Senate on the notion that he’s more of an independent, someone who can work on either side of the…
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.
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Maryland
Maryland building more electric vehicle charging stations with boost from federal, state funds
WASHINGTON – An influx of federal and state dollars is helping fund additional electric vehicle charging stations in Maryland. In August, the Biden-Harris administration announced the winners of $521 million in grants to help build electric vehicle charging infrastructure across…
Donations to Harris campaign from South Asian Marylanders soared after announcement
South Asian Marylanders around $46,000 in the week after July 21, when Vice President Kamala Harris announced her presidential bid, a lot more than financial contributions to the Biden campaign.
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.
Child care: Missing in Maryland?
Foreign Reporting
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.