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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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Reagan Weeps

Reagan Weeps

March 8, 2025
Somewhere near Simi Valley, CA, residents are reporting strange rumblings. But it’s not an earthquake, it just Ronald Reagan spinning in his grave at Mach 1 speed. The president who once… Read More
“The Resistance” Needs Libraries

“The Resistance” Needs Libraries

March 8, 2025
There are two things that Americans love: their local post office and local library. Both are currently under attack by the Trump administration and his DOGE hatchet man, Elon Musk. There are reports… Read More
(Soft) Power to The People

(Soft) Power to The People

March 8, 2025
At this writing, Elon Musk and his Teenage Mutant Incel hackers are taking a chainsaw to essential government programs, ostensibly to “cut waste and fraud.” But like so many Tech Bros,… Read More
Dictator On Day…Whatever

Dictator On Day…Whatever

March 8, 2025
During his 2024 campaign for president, Donald Trump famously noted that of COURSE he wouldn’t act as a dictator in his second term – “except on Day One.” Judging from some… Read More
The Age Of Ridiculous Men

The Age Of Ridiculous Men

February 3, 2025
I’m writing this during the days in which we honor former president Jimmy Carter. Since his death, his achievements -- both in and out of office – have been praised as well as his… Read More
January (So Far) Is The Cruelest Month

January (So Far) Is The Cruelest Month

February 3, 2025
In 1922, T.S. Eliot wrote that “April is the cruelest month…” as the opening to his poem “The Wasteland.” Respectfully, Mr. Eliot, but April’s got nothing on… Read More
Beware The Broligarchy

Beware The Broligarchy

February 3, 2025
In 1939, when WWII broke out in Europe, America’s military was ranked 19th in the world. With something like 174,000 soldiers, our Army was smaller than that of Portugal. By the end of the war… Read More
President Musk

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
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Board of Public Works Approves Investments to Promote the Future of Thoroughbred Racing in Maryland

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
May 7, 2025
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore and the Board of Public Works today approved a demolition package for Pimlico Race Course and the acquisition of Shamrock Farm in Carroll County to serve as the… Read More

Governor Moore Announces Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families Leadership Transition

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
May 6, 2025
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today announced that Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families Secretary Tony Woods will transition from his cabinet position on May 11 to return to the… Read More

Governor Moore Signs Legislation Focused on Education, Veterans, and Military Families

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
May 6, 2025
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today presided over the third bill signing ceremony of 2025, which included the Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act—a key piece of the Moore-Miller… Read More

Governor Moore Delivers Lincoln University Commencement Address

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
May 4, 2025
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today delivered the commencement address to the Lincoln University class of 2025. The governor’s address centered on patriotism during uncertain times, told… Read More

Governor Moore Statement on Trump Budget Proposal

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
May 2, 2025
ANNAPOLIS, MD - On May 2, 2025, Maryland Governor Wes Moore released the following statement on the Trump-Vance Administration’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal: “T?he… Read More
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