Moore cancels back debt for thousands of parolees
Gov. Wes Moore is canceling outstanding debts owed to the state by those on parole and probation, helping more than 6,700 people.
Queer female students face higher rates of sexual violence in college
On-campus sexual assaults are prevalent among first-year undergraduate and queer female students at American universities, according to researchers.
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Annapolis
Maryland Senate candidates Hogan and Alsobrooks face off in debate
OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The issue of Republican Senate hopeful Larry Hogan’s party allegiance took center stage in the first, and perhaps only, debate with Democratic opponent Angela Alsobrooks on Thursday. As he has throughout his campaign, Hogan, who moderator…
Moore cancels back debt for thousands of parolees
Gov. Wes Moore is canceling outstanding debts owed to the state by those on parole and probation, helping more than 6,700 people.
Alsobrooks and Hogan square off on abortion
Democrats Angela Alsobrooks and Gov. Wes Moore took aim at Republican Larry Hogan’s record on abortion access, saying that his support of it as a U.S. Senate candidate is a political move.
Immigrant groups back Harris, warn of “unsparing” deportation to come
Thirteen immigrant-rights groups endorsed Kamala Harris for president on Thursday, warning that the election of Donald Trump could devastate immigrant communities across the country.
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Washington
Congress sends more help, but security concerns persist after Trump assassination attempts
WASHINGTON – Congress passed two bills before taking an election break that are intended to improve protections around the presidential candidates as security concerns and political tensions persist following two assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump. One measure, the Enhanced…
Immigrant groups back Harris, warn of “unsparing” deportation to come
Thirteen immigrant-rights groups endorsed Kamala Harris for president on Thursday, warning that the election of Donald Trump could devastate immigrant communities across the country.
Maryland unions seek influence in election beyond membership numbers
Capital News Service spoke to six Maryland-based union presidents and political leaders to better understand the impact of unions on politics in Maryland as the election nears.
After World Series triumph, Nats suffer a historic five-year fade
The Washington Nationals’ five-year playoff drought has fans concerned. Capital News Service examined the team’s record since their historic World Series win in 2019.
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Maryland
Battle of the Beltway: What to expect from the Ravens vs. Commanders game
Some Maryland football fans are calling it the “biggest game of the year”.
Maryland Senate candidates Hogan and Alsobrooks face off in debate
OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The issue of Republican Senate hopeful Larry Hogan’s party allegiance took center stage in the first, and perhaps only, debate with Democratic opponent Angela Alsobrooks on Thursday. As he has throughout his campaign, Hogan, who moderator…
Queer female students face higher rates of sexual violence in college
On-campus sexual assaults are prevalent among first-year undergraduate and queer female students at American universities, according to researchers.
Alsobrooks and Hogan square off on abortion
Democrats Angela Alsobrooks and Gov. Wes Moore took aim at Republican Larry Hogan’s record on abortion access, saying that his support of it as a U.S. Senate candidate is a political move.
Child care: Missing in Maryland?
Foreign Reporting
Senegalese Journalist Maty Sarr Niang Finally Liberated
Maty Sarr Niang, a journalist for the independent news site Kéwoulo, was released on March 12 after being detained for nearly 10 months. Her case was considered to be a signal of Senegal’s democratic backsliding.
Silencing Truth: The Persecution of Russian Journalist Ivan Safronov
Less than two years before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ivan Safronov, a well-respected military correspondent, was arrested to show Russian journalists that they were no longer allowed to report on the military. Following his arrest, Putin tightened press restrictions in Russia, forcing Safronov’s fiancé to flee the country. Still, even after his appeal was denied and Safronov continues to serve his 22-year sentence in Siberia, his letters to friends remain optimistic.
The Nightmare before New Year’s: The Story of Bahaa Eldin Ibrahim
Egyptian journalist Bahaa Eldin Ibrahim was a man spending time with his family on vacation until he was suddenly detained for his association with his employer Al-Jazeera. After almost 6 years his family and colleagues are fighting for justice.
567 days and counting: Renowned Guatemalan journalist still behind bars
Despite hopes a new anti-corruption president would free José Rubén Zamora, his future remains uncertain ahead of a new trial scheduled for Feb. 20. The award-winning investigative journalist and publisher has been imprisoned for more than a year and a half in a high-profile case that has drawn attention from press freedom groups, U.S. government officials and Guatemala’s new president.
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