Category: News & Features
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Sarbanes Wants to Bring Back Fair Elections: Rebecca Forte Interviews the Congressman
Sarbanes spoke at the Howard County Campaign Finance Reform Forum sponsored by local groups on October 15th. It seems that most Americans can agree that they are feeling ignored. For years politicians have overlooked the majority of their constituents’ actual concerns about finances, the environment, and health. Instead, they listen to the small group of…
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Legal Questions Linger About Julie Mussog’s Ward 8 Run
Julie Mussog is a candidate for alderwoman in Ward 8 of the City of Annapolis, and also presently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Anne Arundel County Economic Development Corporation. When she accepted her position, she said “I am excited to take on this new role in the Schuh Administration. I look forward…
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Developers’ Dream Mayor, Mike Pantelides, Votes to Shut Out Annapolis Citizens from Review Process
At the Annapolis City Council meeting on October 23rd, the City passed an ordinance sponsored by Ward 8 alderman, Ross Arnett, to restore some transparency in our development review process. Transparency in the review of major developments was stripped out of the process in the “streamlining” ordinance that was passed under the previous administration. The…
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Get Your Boots on the Ground for Democracy: This Sat. & Next
Two important needs in life are: 1. Being appreciated 2. Believing that you are doing something worthwhile, making a difference. You can fulfill both of these needs by helping Democratic candidates in Annapolis on the next two Saturday mornings between now and the election. A friend of mine recently suggested that if I was serious…
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The “Thanks for F-ing Me” Mayor: Mike Pantelides’ History of Dismissing Black Constituents
City of Annapolis Mayor Mike Pantelides shocked many Annapolis residents when he recently referred to African-American constituents Robert Eades and William Rowell as “dogs” during a City Council hearing. The comment, made as part of a rebuke against Eades and Rowell for voicing public criticism, drew the condemnation of several, including the Editorial Board of…
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Getting Out the Vote in Annapolis’ Underserved Wards
There’s a lot of talk around election time about bringing the voters to the polls, but it’s been Andre Atkins’ hope that bringing the “pols” to the voters will motivate the electorate. This election season, Action Annapolis activists and Atkins, president of the Eastport Terrace Residents’ Association, have made an effort to bring political candidates…
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Thank You, Mr. Baltimore
Every County Council meeting I’ve attended, there he is: Mr. Baltimore. Despite an hour-long commute each way, he never misses a Monday. He’s always there, ready to share with the Anne Arundel County Council his Baltimorean thoughts. As a student of the Institute of the Constitution, his thoughts often revolve around Councilman Peroutka (District 5), who founded that…
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Dominion Energy Wants Free Reign to Pollute: Tell MD Regulators NO
This Thursday night, October 19, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) is holding a hearing to evaluate Dominion Energy’s request to be freed from any limits on emissions from the Cove Point Liquid Natural Gas Facility, the second such hearing this month. If the PSC lets Dominion proceed without any penalty, and without any requirement…
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Councilman Peroutka’s Lies and Cruelty to LGBTQ People
“The reason why it is so desperately important to homosexuals to redefine marriage has little to do with ‘fairness’ and much to do with gaining access to straight, normal, decent Maryland children from straight, normal, decent Maryland families.” —Michael Peroutka, February 21, 2012 I have seen too many lives shattered. It needs to stop, and…
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“Enough is Enough” Rally in Annapolis for Victims of Las Vegas Shooting and Gun Violence
On October 4, 2017, Annapolis gun safety advocates held a vigil and rally at the Maryland State House. Photos by Jimmy Monack of Annapolis. Comments? See our Facebook page.