Updates &amp; Insights

Jun 15, 20251 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...

Jun 13, 20251 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...

Jun 12, 20251 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...

Jun 10, 20251 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

Jun 8, 20251 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...

Apr 27, 20257 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

Apr 12, 20253 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

Apr 11, 20257 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...

Apr 1, 20257 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...

Mar 17, 20252 min read

An eye-level shot capturing the Maryland state flag, featuring its distinctive black, gold, red, and white design, flying prominently from a pole on the left. In the background, the white dome of the Maryland State House rises against a partly cloudy blue sky. The top portion of the brick building with its windows is visible below the dome.

2025 MD Legislative Priorities

10 March, 2025 2025 Maryland Legislative Priorities The Maryland Forward Party is tracking almost 40 bills in the legislature this...

Position Statements

Mar 10, 20253 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...