Updates & Insights

Voters cast at the Wayne K. Curry Sports and Learning Complex in Prince George's County during the 2024 general election. A circuit judge rejected claims by unaffiliated voters that they are disenfranchised by the state's closed primary system. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters) BY: CHRISTINE CONDON “An Anne Arundel County Circuit Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by unaffiliated Maryland voters, who argued that the state’s closed primary elections infringe

Photo by: MD planning By: Jeff Morgan “The commission heard mixed reviews from speakers during the listening session, with some advocating for changes and others opposing potential redistricting.” Read Full Article here: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-city/redistricting-commission-hears-mixed-opinions-on-redrawing-district-maps Hear Maryland Forward Party’s Testimony: https://youtu.be/gxF0hrGQeZY?t=2936

Commentary By: Colin Pascal From left, Maryland House Minority Leader Jason Buckel, Senate Minority Leader Stephen Hershey, House Minority Whip Jesse Pippy and Senate Minority Whip Justin Ready present the Republican response to Governor Wes Moore’s redistricting plans in the Miller Senate Building Media Center. (Kim Hairston/staff) “At the very moment that Gov. Wes Moore is leaning into partisanship and alienating centrist voters, Maryland Republicans are missing an opportun

Maryland Forward Party provided testimony last night as part of the Commission’s 3rd Hearing. Hear our testimony here: https://youtu.be/gxF0hrGQeZY?t=2936

When Andrew Yang joined Dr. Ramesh Srinivasan on the  Utopias  podcast this week, it felt less like a media appearance and more like a signal. A marker in time. A reminder that the future is no longer a distant abstraction—it’s taking shape through leaders willing to redesign society from first principles. And if the political earthquakes of the last few years have proven anything, it’s that America is hungry for bold, future-focused coalitions capable of thinking beyond the

Below is a link to our official statement: Image from Maryland Department of Planning: 2022 Congressional Districts (active)

Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina. Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images The American people are tired of these disgusting politics. First Congress can’t do their job and force a government closedown. This of course pulled salaries from hardworking federal employees and their families. It also temporarily left million’s overnight without SNAP benefits to feed themselves and their families. Then, when re-opening the Government, a sneaky provision wa

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Baltimore Field Officer director Matt Elliston listens during a briefing, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md By Scott Maucione “ICE may be gearing up to bring more agents into Baltimore and other parts of Maryland, according to public records analyzed by WYPR and federal procurement experts. ICE and the Department of Homeland Security posted two contracts at the end of October requesting proposals for “administrative office

State Sen. Dalya Attar, facing federal charges of extortion and conspiracy, is shown last year advocating for the Park Heights community when she was a member of the House of Delegates. (Kylie Cooper/The Banner) Corruption, mismanagement, and unethical behavior has long plagued Baltimore and Maryland voters are tired of it. Baltimore has not had a republican in office for over 60 years. Uncontested, unchallenged, complete and dominant control for 60 years. So why does it rem

“A solid majority of Americans continue to say a third major U.S. political party is needed, but several follow-up questions in a recent Gallup survey cast doubt on their commitment to supporting one. While 55% of Americans say they are at least “somewhat likely” to vote for third-party candidates, only 15% say they are “very likely” to do so. But when asked how they would vote if a third-party candidate they preferred was unlikely to win, more Americans say they would change

By: Courtney Hart A Baltimore County student was handcuffed at gunpoint for eating chips after football practice. The school called it 'protocol' but is it protecting? Learn more here: https://afewthousanddays.substack.com/p/ai-surveillance-in-a-maryland-school?fbclid=PAVERFWANo0GJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp--9eNfJ3eb4e0Ljo1h02vo368WOrSfE2UTbnBaDoWdPNLPWOY6y0pz1zs1Q_aem_PR6_yfa1rMvCTkf6XebMsQ

BY: BRYAN P. SEARS Maryland Matters “Lawsuit argues current system of state-funded party primaries disenfranchises close to 1 million...