With a more conservative court, pro-choice and pro-life activists are closely watching this case.
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Abortion bans disproportionately impact marginalized communities, activists say
A variety of abortion restrictions have been passed in 21 states, with others pending in state legislatures.
Day of the Dead celebration honors Maryland COVID-19 victims
People in Maryland, including those without legal immigration status, prepare to celebrate Day of the Dead after losing loved ones to COVID-19 in the U.S. and Mexico. Over 1 million people have died from COVID-19 in the two countries.
P.G. County Police resist release of misconduct records, despite law change
The Prince George’s County Police Department has refused to disclose police misconduct records, despite a new state law that was intended, according to its sponsor, to open such records to the public and the media.
Maryland needs to do more to enforce anti-lead laws, advocates say
Advocates are calling on Maryland leaders to boost spending on anti-lead programs and improve enforcement.
D.C. pro-choice march demands protection for women’s rights
Thousands rallied Saturday in Washington in support of reproductive rights as a response to a restrictive abortion bill passed in Texas and an upcoming Supreme Court challenge to a Mississippi law.
Education reform panel resists Hogan’s diversity request
The current nominees for the seven members of the education reform panel do not represent Latino communities, the Eastern Shore, Western Maryland or any other rural jurisdictions. Gov. Larry Hogan’s request to reopen the application process to more accurately reflect the student population has not been addressed yet.
U.S. Capitol fencing returns ahead of January 6 riot defendants rally
Security fencing was installed Wednesday around the United States Capitol Building ahead of a Saturday rally supporting those jailed in connection with the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection.
9/11: Maryland fire department marks horrific day and long effort to memorialize it
The Kensington Volunteer Fire Department’s memorial honors the lives lost and the firefighters dispatched to the Pentagon in 2001. The scrap of metal collected from Ground Zero “captures the scarred twisting fire hell of the inferno of that day,” according to Steven R. Semler, former KVFD president.
Hogan announces boosters for people 65+ in nursing homes
Marylanders 65 and over living in congregate care facilities, including nursing homes, are eligible for COVID-19 booster shots effective immediately.