Gun violence is an epidemic in the United States, and 63% of Americans are dissatisfied with the nation’s gun laws.
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Meet the people fleeing the United States
Since 2000, almost 14,000 Americans have applied for asylum in other countries.
Maryland lawmakers aim to promote Black history education even as it is under attack in some states
While the teaching of Black history is under fire and facing censorship in some states like Florida, two Maryland lawmakers have proposed legislation aimed at providing more federal support to promote and preserve Black history, culture and education.
White House 2023 Christmas Ornament honors President Gerald R. Ford
Each year for President’s Day, the White House Historical Association releases a custom ornament honoring a former president.
In Maryland union hall visit, Biden touts economic initiatives
The president also touted his efforts to reduce carbon emissions by building charging stations, improve transportation infrastructure – including replacing an aging railroad tunnel in Baltimore – and reduce the costs of prescription drugs such as insulin.
Despite cleanup efforts, Chesapeake Bay remains pollution challenge
The bay faces a long road ahead: the goal is to raise the score to at least 70 out of 100, which is a long way from the current 32.
Southwest official on December service meltdown: “We messed up”
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, one of Southwest’s major bases, saw hundreds of canceled flights at the height of the disruptions.
Statue of notorious Dred Scott justice removed from Capitol
The statue will be replaced by a new work honoring Justice Thurgood Marshall, a champion of civil rights.
Maryland’s Van Hollen wants Congress to address medical debt practices
If passed, the measure would require health care institutions to communicate about debt with consumers and cap the annual interest rate growth for medical debt at 5%.
Supreme Court considers the ultimate power of state legislatures in elections
The case stems from a dispute between North Carolina’s legislature and state supreme court, which ruled that a gerrymandered redistricting map drawn by legislators was incompatible with the state constitution.