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Washington DC · WashingtonBecause I’ve followed the progress of so many of the January 6 defendants’ trials, I was fully aware of the implications — and the government’s misapplication — of the much-discussed Section 1512(c)(2) felony that has been applied to more than 350 cases. But it wasn’t until I heard the nine members of the U.S. Supreme Court grill Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar that I became genuinely frightened by the overreach of the Justice Department’s …See the Story
Overreaching prosecution tactics face high court scrutiny in Jan. 6 cases
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Washington DC · WashingtonThis article was originally published in Maryland Matters. She’s staying put. The interim title will be removed from Carey Wright’s name after the Maryland Board of Education’s unanimous vote Wednesday to make her the permanent state superintendent of public schools. Wright began as interim superintendent Oct. 23, replacing Mohammed Choudhury, who resigned days prior to become senior adviser for the state school board with a base salary of $310,…See the Story
Maryland BOE Picks Carey Wright as Permanent Public Schools Superintendent
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Washington DC · WashingtonIs it "fair" or "cruel" to fine homeless people in the United States? These questions were raised on Monday by members of the Supreme Court in Washington DC, where they debated for over two and a half hours on whether an economic penalty like this violates the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution. Several judges expressed concern about the prospect of criminalizing homeless people. However, they also saw the other side of the story: is it approp…See the Story
Homeless fine debates the Supreme Court
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Washington DC · WashingtonNear the end of Bad Bunny’s 2022 World’s Hottest Tour in Las Vegas, all the lights went out. The Puerto Rican singer and rapper filled the darkness before the song “El Apagón” with a six-minute speech in Spanish about what makes his home island bien cabrón—“really fucking awesome.” He highlighted not only Puerto Rico’s beauty but also its resilience in the face of immense challenges: corrupt governance, poor electricity and water access, a hurri…See the Story
Bad Bunny’s Songs of Exile
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Pollution · WashingtonDuring the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, when many countries were enacting variations of lockdown protocols, air pollution and greenhouse-gas emissions decreased drastically. A meme began to spread across social media proclaiming that, with so many people spending most of their time at home, nature was healing. Images of clear canals, clean skies, and wild animals roaming empty city streets were accompanied by the phrase “We are the …See the Story
What the Author of ‘Frankenstein’ Knew About Human Nature
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Washington DC · WashingtonPhoto: Destiny Drake West, se postula al Congreso por el sexto distrito de Maryland por el Partido democrata. Johnny A Yataco/Washington Hispanic Destiny Drake West, una candidata que representa una nueva ola de liderazgo, tiene una visión clara para transformar el distrito 6 de Maryland, un área marcada por una diversidad creciente y desafíos económicos significativos. Durante nuestra entrevista, Drake West habló con pasión sobre sus raíces y c…See the Story
Destiny Drake West, in search of Maryland's Latino Vote
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