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Braveboy names interim superintendent shortly after leader of Prince George’s schools’ resignation

“For the third time in the past 10 years, Prince George’s County Public Schools will be looking for a new superintendent. On Thursday...

Local News

Wix Manager

6 hours ago1 min read

School board approves cuts, shrinks FCPS budget gap to $149K

“The Frederick County Board of Education on Wednesday reduced the school district’s fiscal year 2026 deficit from $2.4 million to...

Local News

Wix Manager

6 hours ago2 min read

Cassilly approves Harford's 2026 budget after $6M in cuts from council

“Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly approved a final fiscal 2026 budget Wednesday night, ending a controversial budget cycle defined...

Local News

Wix Manager

24 hours ago1 min read

New York Is Not a Democracy

Could ranked-choice voting help Zohran Mamdani beat Andrew Cuomo? By Annie Lowrey “… former Governor Andrew Cuomo is in an improbably...

Commentary

Wix Manager

2 days ago1 min read

Thomas Massie and Warren Davidson: Two Republican profiles in courage

Commentary by: Colin Pascal “… Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) were the only Republicans to resist Trump’s...

Commentary

Wix Manager

4 days ago1 min read

Let's Demand a Better Example from our Leaders

Commentary by: Colin Pascal “… Until Americans treat civil behavior as non-negotiable, we’re unlikely to escape from the toxic mess we’re...

Commentary

Maryland Forward

6 days ago1 min read

Old Elliott City Pride

The Marand Forward Party spent this dreary Sunday out in Old Elliocot City, to celebrate Pride. Despite the drizzly weather, turnout has...

Event Recaps

Wix Manager

Jun 81 min read

A graphic with a white background and a purple silhouette of Maryland in the upper right. The text reads: "Maryland doesn’t need an autism registry. Maryland doesn’t need a cure. Maryland needs to continue to lead with strong deeds & gentle words as we work together to create a future where the inherent dignity and worth of all autistic people is respected and where they and their loved ones are given the support they need and deserve." The phrases "strong deeds & gentle words" are in bold orange, and "the inherent dignity and worth" and "deserve" are in bold purple. The top and bottom borders have a pattern of orange, black, and purple diagonal stripes

RFK JR’s Autism Crusade is a Maryland Issue

27 April, 2025 by: Courtney Hart If it didn’t get buried under the (seemingly) millions of news stories, you’ve probably heard that...

Commentary

Courtney Hart

Apr 277 min read

An infographic displays two bills: HB 0041 and SB 0707, both concerning alterations to time periods for political party formation petitions and prohibiting resubmission of non-compliant petitions. HB 0041 is sponsored by the Chair, Ways and Means Committee and is against a brown background. SB 0707 is sponsored by the Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee and is against a purple background. Below them are two gray boxes: one supports "Montgomery County - Voting Methods MC 9-25" and the other supports "Election Law - Affiliating with a Party and Voting - Unaffiliated Voters." Sources

2025 MD Legislative Priority Bills

12 February, 2025 The Maryland Forward Party is tracking almost 40 bills in the legislature this session and we've designated three of...

Position Statements

Maryland Forward Party Board

Apr 123 min read

A photograph of Governor Wes Moore dressed in a dark suit, patterned tie, and white shirt stands at a podium in an ornate government chamber with marble walls and an American flag in the background, gesturing with one hand while speaking.

Request for Gubernator Veto: A Dangerous Solution to a Legitimate Problem

11 April, 2025 by: PJ Benenati On Saturday April 5, the Maryland Forward Party delivered an open letter to the office of Governor Moore...

Position Statements

PJ Benenati

Apr 117 min read

A photograph of male prisoners at CECOT in El Salvador sitting head to back in rows, each wearing a face mask around their nose and mouth and shirtless. The men have tattoos and in the back of the image guards can be seen.

If not Us then Who

16 April, 2025 by: Courtney Hart Imagine you get a call in the middle of your day. Someone you love has been detained. You get no...

Commentary

Courtney Hart

Apr 17 min read

A faded photograph of the US constitution written in script; the image is decorative and the words are illegible except "We the People" at the top.

What does the Constitution say?

17 March, 2025 by: Bill Stewart A great many posts are arguing about what Trump has been doing and it is Constitutional or not. I had not...

Commentary

Bill Stewart

Mar 172 min read

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