Separate and Unequal:
How two Baltimore newspapers shaped realities for Black youth at Cheltenham facility

In winter 1939, a 15-year-old boy wore the same thin clothing that he wore in the summer. He ate scraps of boiled leftovers from guards; food that was “fit only for pigs.” For the slightest provocation, he would be beaten…
‘Elect a clown, expect a circus’: annual May Day protest draws thousands to D.C.

Thousands of protestors marched from the Washington Monument to the White House to protest the Trump administration on Friday.

Historic Black community in Baltimore County fights worsening flood conditions, other challenges

In the historically largest African American community in Baltimore County, 10,000 people once lived and worked at one of the largest steel producers in the world.  Now, with the relocation of major employers, Turner Station has a population of around…

Under fire from Democrats, Trump Fed nominee swears he’s no sock puppet

Kevin Warsh promised Tuesday to keep politics out of Federal Reserve decisions if confirmed to serve as the chair.

RFK defends the Trump administration on rising healthcare costs

WASHINGTON–Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy took no blame for the rising costs of health care in America during a meeting of the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday.  Instead, he focused on what he…

Senate Republicans fight to end sanctuary cities in budget committee hearing

Senate Democrats and Republicans began budget talks to address the standoff over the funding of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Cycling community protests possible cuts to bike lanes

(WASHINGTON) – Local cyclists are protesting the removal of bicycle lanes in the District of Columbia, fearing that recent threats to bike lanes in other major cities might soon hit the nation’s capital.     Around 100 bicyclists rallied in front of…

“We follow all laws,” Kristi Noem tells lawmakers scrutinizing DHS

(WASHINGTON) – U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that DHS and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are not breaking any laws in testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.  Some Senate Republicans agreed with Noem and…

Maryland Democrats push for humane conditions in Baltimore ICE facility

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Maryland Democrats are demanding change after witnessing conditions at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Baltimore. “Quite frankly, some shelters for pets receive better facilities and oversight than those being used to detain people,” Rep. Glenn…

Lawmakers push for independent investigation into Cheltenham reform school

A proposed state investigation of the deaths of some 230 Black boys at the Cheltenham reform school faced no opposition Thursday at the House of Delegates hearing.