The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 729 challenges to 1,597 separate book titles in 2021. That’s up from 377 challenges to 566 book titles in 2019.
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Over the past year, D.C. Metro rail system shortages have grown as ridership has increased
In Fall 2021, the Metro took off all 7000-series trains after a safety investigation found issues with the wheels. Coupled with ridership losses from the pandemic, the rail system is struggling to meet pre-pandemic levels.
Oath Keepers data leak: An investigation of a far-right militia
The whistleblower site Distributed Denial of Secrets last year obtained and released the database of emails and a membership list of the Oath Keepers, which recently rose to prominence for its participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
Four key takeaways from Maryland scores on national exam
Maryland’s results give insight into the extent of learning loss in the state during the pandemic.
Glenn Ivey enters the House determined to prevent democracy from crumbling
One of Ivey’s top priorities is protecting democracy and the right to vote. He said he is frustrated with politicians refusing to concede when they lose an election.
NASA details new experiments headed for the space station
SpaceX’s 26th commercial resupply mission, targeted to launch to the International Space Station on Nov. 18, will feature several new experiments and technology to advance the health of astronauts.
Brooke Lierman declares victory as Maryland’s first woman chief financial officer
Brooke Lierman would become the first woman elected to the position in Maryland’s history.
What Maryland voters are saying on Election Day
We’re continuously updating this article with Maryland voters’ stories about what brought them to the polls on Election Day.
Court records tie Charles County school board candidate to multiple arrests
CNS reporters did routine background checks on all 155 school board candidates in Maryland, and when an online records search turned up cases of interest, CNS personnel traveled to county courthouses to obtain the full court records.
US, Russia discussing how to improve services at American embassy in Moscow
The embassy is currently limited to issuing only a small amount of official and diplomatic visas.