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Unaffiliated voters ask judge to let their challenge to partisan primaries proceed
BY: BRYAN P. SEARS Maryland Matters “Lawsuit argues current system of state-funded party primaries disenfranchises close to 1 million...

Maryland Forward
Oct 81 min read


Maryland House Speaker & Governor Moore indicate “eager”-ness to gerrymander Maryland ahead of 2026 Elections
Gerrymandering is wrong. We, the voters, should be empowered to choose our own elected officials. THEY SHOULD NOT BE CHOOSING US....

Maryland Forward
Oct 42 min read


White House denies border tsar Tom Homan accepted $50,000 bribe
“The White House has dismissed US media reports alleging that border tsar Tom Homan accepted a $50,000 (£37,000) bribe last year during...

Maryland Forward
Sep 221 min read


What the law says about whether Trump can send troops to Baltimore
““The legality of any use of the armed forces domestically is dependent upon which armed forces you’re using, where you are using them...

Maryland Forward
Sep 21 min read


Where Your Medicines Are Made?
See article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/health/prescription-drugs-manufacturing-tariffs.html

Maryland Forward
Aug 241 min read


Poll: 50% approve of Gov. Wes Moore, but support softens with Democrats
“Half of Marylanders give positive marks to Gov. Wes Moore’s performance in office, according to a new poll from two Annapolis-based...

Maryland Forward
Aug 111 min read


The Feds Deliver A Heartbreaking Blow To A Project In Worcester County
“Nearly $1 million has been stripped from the town of Berlin. The money would have been crucial in the town's efforts to bridge the gap...

Maryland Forward
Aug 91 min read


Trump denies Maryland’s request for FEMA aid after devastating floods
“ From May 12 to 14, extreme rainfall caused water to rise to a historic 12.4 feet in Georges Creek, which spilled over and forced...

Maryland Forward
Aug 31 min read


Elections board seeks dismissal of unaffiliated voter lawsuit
See article here: https://marylandmatters.org/briefs/elections-board-seeks-dismissal-of-unaffiliated-voter-lawsuit/

Maryland Forward
Aug 21 min read


Is Maryland About to Enter the Gerrymander Arms Race?: Maryland House Leader Considers Further Gerrymandering
Last Tuesday, the Maryland House Majority Leader, Delegate David Moon, announced that he is introducing legislation to redraw Maryland's...

Maryland Forward
Jul 302 min read


Maryland homeless students increase by a quarter in past 6 years
“The number of homeless students in Maryland has risen by 24% over six years thanks to soaring rents and improved identification of...

Maryland Forward
Jul 211 min read


SUN: Baltimore County Council begins review of redistricting maps
“BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD (WBFF) — The Baltimore County Council is facing a busy next two months as it works toward adopting a new...

Maryland Forward
Jul 111 min read
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