WASHINGTON – Maryland lawmakers are asking the Federal Election Commission to take steps to block foreign governments and overseas entities from buying political ads on social media. The move follows Facebook’s disclosure on Sept. 6 that a Russian company with…
Maryland lawmakers move to block Fort Detrick biolab shutdown
Lawmakers are fighting to preserve a long-standing research laboratory in Frederick, Maryland, after President Trump’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2018 eliminated the facility’s funding.
#TakeAKnee versus #StandForOurAnthem: Maryland social media users take sides
Maryland social media users responded to comments from President Trump about national anthem protests using #TakeAKnee and #StandForOurAnthem.
Wizards denounce Trump’s remarks on athlete protest at media day
John Wall, Bradley Beal and other Washington Wizards players on Monday joined the dozens of professional athletes who have criticized President Donald Trump for his controversial comments aimed at NBA and NFL players.
Maryland’s undocumented immigrants: In their own words
While rumors circulate that the Trump administration is closer to resolving questions left after last week’s immigration announcement, Maryland’s undocumented residents are uncertain of what comes next
Ethiopian restaurants foster community in diverse Silver Spring
SILVER SPRING, Maryland – Beginning in the mid-1970s, war and political turbulence led a large number of Ethiopians to flee their home country. Many of these emigrants came to the United States, with a particularly high number settling in the…
Montgomery County’s Indian immigrants feel the pull of politics
WASHINGTON – When Aruna Miller was a child, the discussions at her kitchen table almost never had to do with politics. As part of an immigrant family, “the conversation more revolved around how to try and assimilate yourself into the…
Maryland’s changing faces often are from other countries
SILVER SPRING, Maryland – Christina Getrich has lived in Maryland for most of her life and has witnessed the state’s changing demographics over time. A large number of Salvadoran immigrants began settling in Montgomery County when she was younger, said…
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos draws reaction on social media with Title IX speech
Social media users reacted to a speech by Betsy DeVos about Title IX programs.
Hundreds protest White House DACA decision
Hundreds of Maryland “Dreamers” joined a rally in front of the White House Tuesday to protest the Trump administration’s decision to rescind DACA–Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.