Maryland
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin on Effort to Promote Human Rights
President Barack Obama plans to sign into law a bill that normalizes permanent trade relations with Russia, but which also seeks to punish Russians guilty of human rights abuses. Last Thursday the Senate passed the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act, and the House approved the same measure last month. The law honors Sergei […]
Prominent Black Reverend Supports Maryland’s Gay Marriage Bill
It’s been a big week for advocates of gay marriage: legislation in its favor passed both New Jersey’s Assembly and Maryland’s Senate. However, this isn’t the first time Maryland lawmakers have debated this issue. Last year a similar bill died after being passed by the state senate. The bill’s failure was largely attributable to black […]
Maryland Politics: Republicans Play Catch-Up
In the eyes of his constituents, Maryland’s incumbent Governor Parris Glendening leads on environmental issues against his opponent Ellen Saurbrey. So in a tight race, Glendening is stressing his environmental achievements, with special emphasis on combating the sprawl of communities. Even the Governor’s republican critics acknowledge that his is a good political strategy. Meghan Cox […]
Baltimore Reclaiming Chesapeake Bay
There is a new movement in the city of Baltimore to unite citizens for urban and natural renewal. Underlying the effort is the belief that by helping restore and revitalize the city, the bay will be spared further suburban development that often threatens the fragile watershed environment. City church leaders and ordinary citizens are spending […]