Maryland’s highest court weighs protections for historic Black cemetery
By ANGELIQUE GINGRAS Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The fight over a historic Black cemetery in Bethesda is now
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In wake of shootings, HBCU advocates urge more security resources
Ryan Coleman, president of the Randallstown NAACP, was on Bowie State’s campus visiting family when the shooting happened. The police presence on campus that night was not sufficient, he said.
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Lawmakers propose reforms to Peace Corps amid budget uncertainty
For decades, the Peace Corps has been championed as a hallmark of cultural exchange and international service. In recent years, the agency has also faced problems with mental health discrimination, sexual assault, and racial bias.
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Congress again attempting to address Afghan refugee status
More than two years after the final U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan, over 70,000 refugees from that nation are living in a legal limbo that Congress has yet to change.
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Historic Laurel Park faces shaky future
Laurel Park’s horse racing future hinges on a proposal to be made to the Maryland General Assembly next month that could alter Thoroughbred racing in the state as we know it.
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Endangered Species Act at 50: wins, losses and controversy
Marking its 50th anniversary this year, the federal Endangered Species Act is credited as one of U.S. history’s most effective environmental conservation laws.
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Lawmakers try again to set a vote on Puerto Rico’s status
A coalition of senators, House members and prominent Puerto Rican politicians is pressing Congress to pass legislation that would set a vote on the future of the island territory.
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‘No more deliberation, there’s no more questioning:’ Maryland leaders defend FBI relocation
Maryland leadership, in a news conference Friday, strenuously rejected claims that the decision process for the FBI headquarters was tainted and called the matter a done deal.
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Election takeaway: abortion remains a potent issue for voters
Tuesday’s elections brought multiple victories for reproductive rights advocates, a strong sign that abortion access will be a durable issue and a motivating factor for many voters in 2024.
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Senate foreign relations panel indicates support for more Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON – The Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday showed bipartisan support for a Biden administration request for supplemental funding to aid Ukraine’s war against Russia.
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