A coalition of concerned citizens plans legal action to halt cuts in school bus service and the implementation of pay-to-play fees in the school year that begins Monday in Harford County Public Schools. The system-wide cutbacks in school bus transportation and the new fees for students to participate in extra-curricular activities were approved by the […]
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Maryland Charts New Path for Marriage Equality in U.S.; Approves Marriage Licenses for Gay and Lesbian Couples
From Marylanders for Marriage Equality: Voters approved Question 6, the Civil Marriage Protection Act, paving the way for gay and lesbian couples to receive a marriage license beginning in January. Tonight is the first time in history any state has voted on and passed marriage equality on the ballot. “Fairness and equality under the law […]
“Questioning the Constitution” Documentary and Discussion at Harford Community College; Political Movie Series Runs Through April
Based on the unexpected success of selected movie showings last year, the League of Women Voters of Harford County and the Political Awareness Association of Harford Community College have teamed up to offer a series of thought-provoking documentary films followed by lively discussions. The first film of the 2011-2012 Movie Series will be “Questioning the […]
Paff: First Maryland Legislative Referendum in 20 Years Imminent; “The Message From the Voters to the Democratic Legislators in Annapolis is Clear, ‘Can You Hear Us Now?'”
From John Paff: Tonight is a historic night in Maryland. It has been 20 years since the citizens of Maryland have been able to bring legislation to a referendum. Tonight that streak ends! The message from the voters to the democratic legislators in Annapolis is clear, “Can you hear us now?” After 47,288 signatures were […]
Signatures Certified for Referendum on In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants; “Petition Campaign May be the Most Successful in Maryland’s History”
From John Paff: Today, June 22nd, the Maryland Board of Elections certified the first phase of signatures collected in support of a referendum on “In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants”. Out of the 57,505 signatures collected, 47,288 were validated. Leaving 8,448 signatures to be collected during the second phase which ends June 30th. I am proud […]
Harford County Public Schools Restricts Political Campaigning on School Property
The first school board elections in Harford County have prompted Harford County Public Schools to issue new guidelines restricting political campaigning on school property and at school-sponsored events. HCPS is not the only school system to regulate campaign activity, but can such limits on political expression be enforced? The HCPS guidelines were issued to school […]
Del. McDonough: Arizona’s Admirable Immigration Law – The Statute Mimics Federal Law and Should Be a National Model
From Delegate Pat McDonough: The myths, misinformation and misleading rhetoric directed at Arizona’s new immigration law are overwhelming. The Arizona law is nothing more than a duplication of portions of the existing federal Immigration Act, which has been in power for many years. However, that power has not been executed by numerous presidents, both Democrat […]
“HCPS Doesn’t Have the Right to Teach My Children Discrimination”
A petition with nearly 700 signatures; hecklers who had to be called to order; religious leaders with conflicting views; elected officials invoking parental rights; an ACLU lawyer invoking the law; and school board members whose comments included terrorists, psychotics and recreational sex; all made for a dramatic public comment period at the school board meeting […]