Tag: civic engagement

Reality Check: What Are #NoKings Rallies Actually Doing?

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews There’s something strange about the rise of “#NoKings” rallies. The United States...

Stars and no-shows: grading every Maryland House delegate on the current 2026 session

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews — Maryland Watch Some Maryland House delegates showed up for virtually every vote this...

A Forum for Some, Silence for Others: Poolesville “Fair Access” Event Raises Questions About Access and Fairness

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews In Montgomery County, political forums are nothing new—especially during a competitive...

Maryland’s Unrecorded Virtual Meetings Problem

When Maryland local governments moved meetings online during the pandemic, officials promised accessibility and...

Opinion: Marylanders Should Oppose HB 488 — And Put It on the Record

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews Maryland’s political class likes to talk about “reform.” When it comes to...

Have Your Say: MDBayNews Launches 2025 Reader Poll

As 2025 comes to a close, MDBayNews is asking readers to weigh in on the stories, institutions, and decisions that most...

Judges Aren’t Invincible: How Maryland Voters Can Keep the Bench Accountable

For too long, Maryland’s judiciary has operated in a climate of comfort and complacency. Judges—whether they sit on the...