April 2, 2021 Dear Friend: In the midst of yet another tragedy, we could each benefit from an extra moment of reflection. Whether or not you observe Passover, Easter, or Ramadan, I hope you'll join me in praying for our …
Continue ReadingApril 1, 2021 By: Rachel Menitoff Watch the full piece here. ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — It’s something that most of us take for granted, an original birth certificate. But for many people who were adopted in Maryland, it isn’t so easy …
Continue ReadingApril 1, 2021 By: Pat Reber Read the full article here. Bernie Egerson, the US postman who prevented a New Mark Commons townhome fire from spreading, received honors from the Maryland Senate for his “heroic, life-saving actions.” The Senate voted …
Continue ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2021 Senator Cheryl C. Kagan District 17 (Rockville & Gaithersburg) Cheryl.Kagan@senate.state.md.us 301-858-3134 PRESS RELEASE: FINALLY Repealing MD's State Song! Annapolis, MD: Maryland’s Confederate-themed State Song contains lyrics that defend slavery; glorify an era of racial …
Continue ReadingMarch 30, 2021 By: Rachel Menitoff Watch the full story here. ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP/WJZ) — Maryland lawmakers gave final passage on Monday to repeal the state song, a Civil War-era call to arms for the Confederacy against “Northern scum” that …
Continue ReadingApril 2, 2021 By: Candice Spector Read the full article here. ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland General Assembly voted on Monday to say goodbye to “Maryland, My Maryland,” the state song that has been criticized for racist and controversial language. Some …
Continue ReadingApril 1, 2021 By: Bennett Leckrone Read the full article here. A ballot drop-off box for the June primary outside the Edward Bohrer Recreation Center in Gaithersburg. File photo The Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee took up several …
Continue ReadingMarch 31, 2021 By: Bennett Leckrone Read the full article here. A line of voters snakes through the parking lot at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center in Annapolis on Oct. 26, 2020, the first day of early voting in Maryland. …
Continue ReadingMarch 26, 2021 Dear Friend: Chag Sameach (or Happy Holidays) to those observing Passover-- a celebration of liberation from slavery. In a time where racial injustice is still prominent in our society, I am grateful that the General Assembly is addressing some …
Continue ReadingMarch 30, 2021 By: Scottie Andrew, CNN Read the full article here. Maryland's oft-debated state song, a relic of the Confederacy that calls Union supporters "Northern scum," is one signature away from being repealed. The state's House of Delegates voted Monday to …
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