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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

President Musk

December 20, 2024
As the cabinet for Donald Trump’s second term shapes up, the letter “B” keeps popping up. “B” as in “billionaire.” At this writing, no fewer than 13… Read More

Obey

December 18, 2024
Obeying in Advance It began with two morning cable hosts vociferously opposed to a second term of Donald Trump. For months, they (rightly) called out Trump’s sheer unfitness, his autocratic… Read More

The Junk Drawer

December 18, 2024
If anyone thought that Donald Trump would somehow become more serious and sober minded in his second term, well…I have some sweet oceanfront property in Phoenix to sell you. The first… Read More

They Failed Us

December 18, 2024
Now that the twice-impeached convicted felon who incited an insurrection and stole classified intel has been given the Golden Ticket to do it all again, we need to talk. Democrats are scratching… Read More

Yes, It Matters

November 3, 2024
We’ve heard it before, from cynical friends, family, and co-workers: “Why bother to vote? It doesn’t matter.” And in recent years, it can feel like that’s the case. The… Read More

Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

November 3, 2024
An old friend of mine just told me of the issues driving voters in this presidential election. And by “voters,” he means, the dudes in his golf foursome. Steve is a smart guy. He keeps… Read More

The Bullies among Us

October 11, 2024
Ever since Donald Trump came down the escalator in 2015, he’s attracted bullies. At his rallies, he encouraged audience members to rough up protestors. He told cops to “not be too… Read More

The Stench on the Bench

October 11, 2024
The last few years have been like being on a rollercoaster that’s careening on a 240-year-old track held together by duct tape and Krazy Glue. We’ve told ourselves that the relentless… Read More
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From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
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ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today announced $129.5 million in Fiscal Year 2025 awards to support seven state revitalization programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and… Read More

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Governor Moore Welcomes Vice President Kamala Harris at Prince George's County Community College to Celebrate Service and Inspire Continued Civic Engagement

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
December 17, 2024
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today welcomed Vice President Kamala Harris at Prince George's County Community College to celebrate youth who are serving their communities. Together with… Read More

Governor Moore Announces Historic State Funding to Accelerate Rehabilitation of Vacant Buildings and Create More Affordable Housing in Baltimore City

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
December 17, 2024
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today announced $50.8 million in awards through the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative to revitalize Baltimore City’s neighborhoods by reducing the… Read More