by Nicole Girten and Henry Ren | Jul 24, 2020 | Featured, Politics
When asked to describe what fundraising has been like during a pandemic, first-time Democratic congressional candidate Kimberly Walker did not miss a beat: “Hard.” Across the board, donations surged in competitive congressional races despite the...
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by Megan Sauer | Jul 24, 2020 | Environment, Featured
Even before consequences of COVID-19 threatened Americans’ financial security, U.S. farmers and ranchers recognized they could protect the environment and save money by transitioning to renewable energy sources. But initial prices and the cost of maintenance are...
by Shirin Ali | Jul 24, 2020 | Featured, Politics
States across the country are grappling with how to run primaries and the November general election while dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, a task one voting expert told a Senate committee on Wednesday would require another $3.6 billion in federal aid. During the...
by Anabel Mendoza | Jul 24, 2020 | Featured, Immigration
In early July, Frederick leaders announced a roughly $3 million COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program to help county and city residents meet their rent payments and avoid eviction. But, the program has received fewer applications than anticipated, totaling...
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by LaTesha Harris | Jul 23, 2020 | Faith, Ethics + Spirituality, Featured
On Monday, President Donald Trump said he plans to send law enforcement to more U.S. cities amidst the current federal lockdown on Black Lives Matter protests in Portland, Ore. Trump mentioned New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Baltimore and Oakland as cities...
by Henry Ren | Jul 22, 2020 | Politics
Sen. Mitt Romney is calling for the U.S. to lead a coalition of countries that embrace fair trade to push China to stop its predatory pricing and theft of intellectual property. “There’s no other nation that can provide the leadership that’s necessary to develop a...
