by Cheyanne M. Daniels | Mar 17, 2021 | Featured, Politics, Topics
WASHINGTON — While the House passed the Equality Act that would expand the federal Civil Rights Act to protect members of the LGBT community last month, Democrats’ Senate majority means it’s unlikely to reach President Joe Biden’s desk....
by Julia Benbrook | Mar 17, 2021 | Featured, Politics, Topics
Tom Vilsack was recently confirmed as the United States Secretary of Agriculture for the Biden Administration. Vilsack also led the department of agriculture for the Obama Administration. During that time, Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK) served in the roles of chairman and...
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by Nicholas Portuondo | Mar 16, 2021 | Featured, Politics
Each week, The Spokesman-Review examines one question from the Naturalization Test immigrants must pass to become United States citizens. Today’s question: James Madison is famous for many things. Can you name one? The hardest part of this question is to figure...
by Karli Goldenberg | Mar 16, 2021 | Featured, Immigration, Topics
WASHINGTON — Several Frederick faith leaders are supporting the Maryland Trust Act, a bill that would end the ability of law enforcement to inquire about people’s citizenship “during the performance of regular police functions.” The state House of Delegates passed a...
by Alicia Diaz | Mar 16, 2021 | Business, Featured
WASHINGTON – Corporate diversity efforts skyrocketed after the murder of George Floyd as many companies prioritized equity and inclusion initiatives for the first time and other companies with established programs ramped up their efforts. Now, after a year of...
by Julia Benbrook | Mar 12, 2021 | Coronavirus, Featured, Topics
A year ago, the pandemic forced Broadway to take an abrupt – and extended – intermission, leaving performers uncertain of their futures in the industry. Today, theater actors are still waiting to see if the vaccine rollout will give them the chance to return to the...
