Six prominent Marylanders, including Rep. David Trone of Maryland’s Sixth District, gave more money to federal elections this cycle than all contributions under $15 combined.
Health experts cite virus’s effect on Maryland’s Latino community
Latino communities in Maryland have been particularly hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic because of shared housing situations, lack of access to government benefits and distrust in health officials, experts told a legislative panel last month.
Maryland ballot Question 2 would legalize sports betting
During this election, Marylanders will vote on whether to legalize sports betting and gambling in the state, through ballot Question 2.
COVID-19 changed voting in America. For some groups, it’s always been difficult.
Historically, casting a ballot hasn’t been easy for certain groups in America. Amid a global pandemic, that’s still true.
Trump administration proposes step back from ‘housing first’ homeless policy
A new federal plan to end homelessness released this week by the Trump Administration calls for a reversal of Obama-era “housing first” policies.
Some states have tried to limit ballot drop-off locations, but the voters keep coming
The methods by which voters are casting ballots appear to depend on which candidate they favor.
Protesters rally against confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett
Over 10,000 people marched from Freedom Plaza, the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court buildings to speak out against President Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett and his potential reelection.
Protesters in Washington demand a “People’s Vaccine”
WASHINGTON – A group of protesters marched Wednesday from the U.S Capitol to the Department of Health and Human Services demanding that a COVID-19 vaccine only be released when it is safe, effective, and available to everyone. The crowd came…
Covid-19 has decreased Maryland’s air pollution
In the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, as stay-at-home orders took effect and more commuters worked from home or lost their jobs, air pollution dropped markedly in Maryland, according to a recent report from the University of Maryland and the state’s Department of the Environment.
Yes, 2016 was a surprise, but Trump’s path to 2020 victory seems much steeper
Looking at state-level polling offers some important insights that can help people better understand the status of the race for the 270 Electoral College votes that will secure the White House for Biden or Trump.