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Anne Arundel judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Maryland’s closed primaries
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

Maryland Forward
Nov 20, 20251 min read


Redistricting commission hears mixed opinions on redrawing district maps
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

Maryland Forward
Nov 20, 20251 min read


Gerrymandering is wrong everywhere, not just Maryland
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
Nov 20, 20251 min read


New Provision in Recent Bill to Re-Open the Government, Allows Congress Members to sue DOJ … it’s Suspiciously Retroactive to 2022, during Jan 6 Investigation.
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

Maryland Forward
Nov 15, 20251 min read


Contract proposals show possible increase in ICE presence coming to Baltimore
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

Maryland Forward
Nov 5, 20251 min read


Blackmail allegations make Dalya Attar the latest chapter of Maryland political scandal
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

Maryland Forward
Oct 31, 20251 min read


Doritos or a Gun? Maryland Student Detained at Gun Point Over False AI Identification
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

Maryland Forward
Oct 24, 20251 min read


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 8, 20251 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 4, 20252 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 22, 20251 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 2, 20251 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 24, 20251 min read
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