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Maryland State Del. Jason Buckel criticizes governor’s redistricting plan; says Moore wants ‘national street cred’
Maryland State Delegate Jason Buckel expressed concerns over Gov. Wes Moore’s redistricting plan, accusing it of being politically motivated to enhance national recognition. Buckel spoke on the T.J. Smith Show Tuesday afternoon. When asked about...
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International News Briefs for Wednesday, November 5, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani Wins New York City Mayoral Race Nov 05, 2025 Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani...
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Election 2025: What Happened?
How should we respond to the unpleasant but expected Blue Wave that washed over the country on Election Day, 2025? The first issue is clearly that the Republican Party has a turnout problem in off-year elections. A lot of the new MAGA Trump voters...
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Maryland Caucus with Foxwell and Mitchell: Moore and Ferguson Not Eye-to-Eye on Redistricting
Every Wednesday, Maryland political consultant Len Foxwell and advisor to the Republican Ed Hale campaign Clayton Mitchell discuss the politics and personalities of the state and region. This week, Len and Clay discuss a rare and potentially...
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Baltimore Humane Society needs help filling its Bmore Kind pet pantry
The Baltimore Humane Society is putting out an urgent call for help. It is asking for donations to fill its pet pantry as demand has reached critical levels.The supply shed might look full in Reisterstown, but donations are critically low inside...
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Election Results: Spanberger Beats Earle-Sears To Become Virginia’s Governor
Source: Abigail Spanberger Facebook RICHMOND, Va. — The Associated Press (AP) called Virginia’s gubernatorial race on Tuesday, Nov. 4, for Abigail Spanberger[D]. Spanberger defeated current Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears [R], with results...
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Baltimore City Council to draft charter amendments focusing on transparency
The Baltimore City Council’s Charter Review Committee will launch its newest charter amendment drafting process Tuesday afternoon. The committee will meet throughout spring 2026 to draft amendments that improve Baltimore’s governing framework. It...
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Fragile Union: Articles of Confederation, Ineffective Governance, and the Birth of American Federalism
The first page of the Articles of Confederation, the first framework of the United States government, in effect from March 1781 to March 1789. / Courtesy Wikimedia Commons The brief life of the Articles of Confederation occupies a paradoxical...
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Rep. Mfume: How Dems' election wins might help end the shutdown
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Tom's next guest is Democratic Congressman Kweisi Mfume, who represents Baltimore City and the rest of Maryland's 7th District in the U.S. House of Representatives… Congressman Kweisi Mfume is a Democrat who has represented Baltimore City and...
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Democrats Sweep Key Races in 2025 Elections
Democrats celebrated major victories across Virginia, New Jersey, New York City, and California in the 2025 off-year elections, signaling momentum ahead of next year’s midterms. The wins came a year after former Vice President Kamala Harris lost...
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State Roundup: More Maryland public schools see star ratings improve; Szeliga says she’ll challenge congressional redistricting attempts
MORE MARYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS EARN 5-STAR RATINGS: The quality of Maryland public schools is getting better. That’s according to the star ratings released by the Maryland State Department of Education on Tuesday. Greg Morton and Kristen...
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History made and warnings for both parties: 4 takeaways from Virginia's election
In just a couple of months, three new statewide leaders will take office in Virginia. Tuesday's election marks the end of a long and very expensive election cycle in the commonwealth, and the start of an interesting new era for Virginians — and...
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Torrey Snow: Last thing Maryland needs is Wes Moore’s redistricting commission | STAFF COMMENTARY
Despite clear warnings from the Democratic president of the Maryland Senate, Bill Ferguson, Gov. Wes Moore is charging ahead with an extreme partisan plan to redraw Maryland’s congressional districts. President Ferguson described the move as...
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Voter turnout in Franklin County General Election, plus more takeaways
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Just over 35% of registered voters in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, cast ballots in the Nov. 4, 2025 election. More than 36,000 of the county's 103,782 registered voters participated in the general election. The majority of voters, 80%, cast...
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DC runner has a mission: ‘Running one mile for every day the government is shut down’
The federal government shutdown has entered its 36th day, making it the longest in U.S. history. Meanwhile, a federal contractor, D.C. runner and content creator has been racking up the miles and documenting the shutdown. A federal contractor,...
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Kansas Republicans drop redistricting push on election night
Kansas Republicans ended their push to redraw the state’s congressional map that would have gained them one more red House seat.Republican state House Speaker Dan Hawkins announced the move on Tuesday night as Democrats won various elections...
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Map shows states scrambling to cover SNAP benefits as historic government shutdown leaves millions hungry
Volunteers place groceries during the People's Pantry Food drive to replenish food banks ahead of SNAP lapse at the USDA Headquarters(Image: AFP via Getty Images) As the ongoing U.S. government shutdown sets the record of longest shutdown in...
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NC joins lawsuit against federal government for emergency management grants
RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has joined a lawsuit against the federal government, seeking funds promised to states for emergency management and disaster relief. 11 other state attorneys general and the...
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Spirit Airlines ending service at Milwaukee Mitchell International
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – A budget airline will soon end its service offerings at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport amid their ongoing bankruptcy filings. Spirit Airlines plans to end all service from Milwaukee beginning January 8, 2026. Other...
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Voters Soundly Reject Trump’s Plot to Rig the Next Election
An Indivisible protest against President Donald Trump in Santa Barbara, Calif., in August.Rod Rolle/Sipa USA via AP Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Donald Trump’s...
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