Republican Gov. Larry Hogan is attempting to implement a $9 billion plan to build 100 miles of toll lanes on Maryland’s traffic-choked highways. Rather than use public financing, Hogan is turning to the private markets.
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Rev. Hagler: “Our Votes Cannot Just Be Simply Overturned”
Ignoring the wishes of D.C. voters, the D.C. Council repealed an initiative to raise tipped workers base wages. When activists attempted to put the measure on the ballot once again, the court stepped in.
Diane Ravitch on School Choice: From Segregation Academies to Charters
“These days when people who advocate for charter schools are told of the history of school choice they get very upset and they deny it, but that is the truth.”
Civil Rights Activist Carl Snowden on Anne Arundel’s Troubled History and Rising Hate
“It’s not surprising that we’ve seen an increase of hate or racist incidents” in Anne Arundel County, says civil rights activist Carl Snowden.
‘De Facto Voter Suppression’ in Maryland
In Maryland, Tuesday’s election saw widespread irregularities in heavily African American precincts in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties.