Supporters of Donald Trump are overwhelmingly white, but a small but vocal group of minority voters have pledged their support for the Republican candidate.
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Classified hate groups taking sides in presidential race
The Southern Poverty Law Center, a national civil rights advocacy group, says Donald Trump’s rhetoric throughout his presidential campaign has been “dog-whistling” hate groups around the country. CNS TV’s Angelo Bavaro sat down with members of two hate groups to get their take on the 2016 election.
Maryland takes measures to increase voter access
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland – The state of Maryland, whose voters experienced long lines in the 2012 election, made big changes to the voting system to correct wait time problems and accommodate a group of newly eligible voters: ex-felons. Those that…
Little-Known Islamist Editor Imprisoned in Azerbaijan As Others Released
As editor-in-chief of the Islamist news website Xeber44.com in Azerbaijan, Araz Guliyev crusaded for religious freedom and against what he saw as local corruption.
Female politicians face more gendered criticism on social media than men
Gender issues in politics have come to the forefront in the current election cycle. These issues have made their way into social media conversations, where female politicians often receive more gendered criticism when compared to their male counterparts.
Montgomery County holds Mock Snow Day to prepare for winter weather
GAITHERSBURG, Md. – Montgomery County held its annual Mock Snow Day in Gaithersburg help the county prepare for winter snowstorms.
Early voters in Maryland share their experiences on Twitter
Early voting in Maryland for the 2016 presidential election began Thursday. Marylanders shared their early voting experience on social media.
Disabled Voters March from Baltimore to DC to encourage voter turnout
LAUREL, Md. – A group of disabled voters of the group, ADAPT, hit the road from Baltimore to DC to encourage those in and out of the disabled community to vote in the upcoming general election.
UMCP ranked in top 30 most LGBT-friendly campuses
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – University of Maryland, College Park has been voted one of the top 30 LGBT-friendly campuses in the nation for the fifth year in a row. But some students say there’s still more progress to be made.…