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Written by members of the Maryland Forward Party community, commentary articles focus on current events, spotlighting Maryland voices and perspectives.

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

3 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

7 days ago1 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

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

Donald Trump, in a blue suit and red tie, sits at a polished wooden desk inside what appears to be an aircraft. He is focused, holding a pen and signing a document open before him. Behind him on the wood-paneled wall, the Presidential Seal is visible. A telephone and other personal items are on the desk to his left, and a window is visible in the background. Sources

What Do We Do Now?

09 February, 2025 by: Bill Stewart The last few weeks have been one story after another about the blizzard of activities of the Trump...

Commentary

Bill Stewart

Feb 97 min read

A photograph of the United States Capitol, January 6 United States Capitol attack, lights shine up from a large crowd in front of the Capitol, with smoke

January 6 Pardons Unconscionable

27 January, 2025 by: Matt Beyers President Trump Pardons Almost all January 6 Insurrectionists by Matthew Beyers, Maryland Forward Party...

Commentary

Matthew Beyers

Jan 273 min read

Dialogue about Hogan Endorsement

17 July, 2024 by: Bill Stewart Today the Maryland Forward Party made two major announcements: Endorsing Governor Hogan For the Senate...

Commentary

Bill Stewart

Jul 17, 20242 min read

Larry Hogan is the best choice for Maryland - and here’s why - as told by a liberal.

17 July, 2024 by: Matt Beyers I’m a die-hard liberal - I admit it. I’ve been a Democrat all my life. I care about all regardless of...

Candidates & Affiliates

Matthew Beyers

Jul 17, 20243 min read

glasses of beer and Maryland Forward Pride buttons

Beer, the Two-Party System, Single Primaries, and RCV

07 June, 2024 by: annonymous ROAD TRIP! Ahh, the joy of the summer road trip to experience new things and see new sights. A beer...

Commentary

Forward Volunteer

Jun 7, 20243 min read

PEP Talk Core Principles: Six Ways To Disarm Political Fights - Double Aces

18 April, 2024 Developed by Pete Oliver-Krueger, head of our Priorities and Policies Committee, the Prioritizing Epic Problems (PEP) Talk...

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Pete Oliver-Krueger

Apr 18, 20244 min read