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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Opinion

Won’t Get Fooled Again (Or Will We?)

July 18, 2024
In September of 2016, candidate Hillary Clinton appeared to suffer some kind of health event while campaigning. The media tore into it like a pack of hyenas and pumped out story after story about… Read More

(Way, Way) Back To the Future

July 12, 2024
The conservative members of the Supreme Court have been busy of late with their trebuchet (popular in the 6th century), doing their level-best to launch us back to eras past. It began in 2010 with… Read More

Americas Cult Problem

July 12, 2024
Since Donald Trump was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying records to keep damaging information from 2016 voters, the reaction from his followers has been…interesting. A few years ago, they… Read More

The Era of Stupid

July 12, 2024
“Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” -Martin Luther King, Jr. We’ve always been surrounded by those who are, shall we say, a… Read More

Thou Shalt Not

July 12, 2024
Second grader raises hand: “Mrs. Jones, what’s ‘adultery’?” Mrs. Jones: [long, awkward pause] “Um….” So, Louisiana just went there, signing a bill… Read More

The Flag Problem

June 3, 2024
The American flag is an important symbol for our country. From elementary school classrooms to sporting events to veteran parades, the showing of the Stars and Stripes holds us together in our… Read More

Who are the Real "Welfare Queens"?

June 3, 2024
At one of his recent Shrimp ‘n Disco grift events at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump asked the rich oil executives in attendance for $1 billion (with a “B”) as a campaign. It would… Read More

A Genius Solution to the Housing Crisis

May 15, 2024
The mall. A fixture on the American landscape since 1956, when the first one opened in Edina, MN. Through the decades, the mall has been the place to do your back-to-school or holiday shopping or, if… Read More
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Governor Moore Appoints New Maryland Port Commissioners

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
September 5, 2024
ANNAPOLIS MD - Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of John D. Brewer, Jr. and Adam J. Neuman as the two newest members of the Maryland Port Commission. Brewer and Neuman join… Read More

Governor Moore Joins State and Federal Leaders to Announce Maryland Adding IRS Direct File System For 2025 Filing Season

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
September 4, 2024
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today announced that Maryland will join the Internal Revenue Service’s Direct File online tool for the 2025 filing season, enabling taxpayers to prepare and… Read More

Governor Moore Kicks Off First Labor Relations Roundtable with Local Union Leaders

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
September 4, 2024
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today delivered remarks at the first labor relations roundtable, reinforcing the Moore-Miller Administration’s commitment to making Maryland more competitive… Read More

Governor Moore Announces Appointments to the Maryland State Board of Education

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
August 30, 2024
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today announced three appointments to the Maryland State Board of Education. “Every Maryland student deserves access to a world-class education that… Read More

Governor Moore Announces $20 Million in Grants for Education Programs, First Awards Under Maryland Partnership for Proven Programs with Arnold Ventures

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
August 29, 2024
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today announced $20 million total in grant awards for the Saga Education tutoring program and the ASSISTments online educational tool. The awards are the first… Read More