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We the People: Federalist Papers help courts understand the Constitution

We the People: Federalist Papers help courts understand the Constitution

by Allison Novelo | May 19, 2022 | Featured, Politics

Although published in 1788 for the sole purpose of encouraging the ratification of the Constitution, the Federalist Papers almost immediately took on much larger role in American history. Though historians debate whether the Federalist Papers managed to sway public...
State Department Calls for More Public Media Funding in Light of Russia-Ukraine Conflict

State Department Calls for More Public Media Funding in Light of Russia-Ukraine Conflict

by Allison Novelo | Mar 16, 2022 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — In light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, State Department leaders said Tuesday that disinformation plays a large role in the rise of authoritarian governments and called for more investment to help local and independent media around the world....
Truckers rally on D.C. Beltway amid rollback of mandates

Truckers rally on D.C. Beltway amid rollback of mandates

by Allison Novelo | Mar 7, 2022 | Featured, Politics

A convoy of truckers from around the country converged on the Capital Beltway outside Washington on Sunday to protest vaccine and mask mandates, continuing to rally behind the movement even as its demands have been undercut by the rollback of COVID-19 restrictions in...
The insurrection through the lens of a Black photojournalist

The insurrection through the lens of a Black photojournalist

by Allison Novelo | Mar 1, 2022 | Featured, Politics

Shedrick Pelt remembers the endless waves of flags and red hats on Jan. 6, 2021, as a crowd moved along Pennsylvania Avenue after President Donald Trump urged his supporters to stop Congress from certifying the results of the 2020 election. As he was jostled along...
With a rise in reported cases, Frederick County leaders continue fight against human trafficking

With a rise in reported cases, Frederick County leaders continue fight against human trafficking

by Allison Novelo | Feb 10, 2022 | Featured, Immigration

Five years after the launch of Frederick County’s first human trafficking task force, local leaders say the increase of reported human trafficking cases during that period means the task force is “working well.” “Before the task force, nobody from hotel operators to...
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