“We will fight it”: Maryland politicians lambaste Donald Trump’s immigration ban
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) was one of many politicians to voice their concerns.
Donald Trump is considering a Maryland lawmaker to be NIH director
Rep. Andy Harris has openly supported President-elect Donald Trump.
Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump: A breakdown of their main platforms
Hint: They don’t agree on much.
UMD researchers will help create drones and surveillance tools after getting federal grant
The grant was awarded by a U.S. Defense Department agency.
Loh calls MSU sexual abuse scandal “horrific,” while UMD students question the system
The events at Michigan State have drawn parallels to the 2011 reports of the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal at Penn State.
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin introduces law to protect journalists from revealing sources
An identical version of the bill passed the House in 2007, but did not pass the Senate.
Betsy DeVos rescinds Obama-era guidelines for investigating campus sexual assault
Under the new guidelines, colleges can use a higher standard of evidence in evaluating sexual assault cases.
UMD employee receives nation’s first gender-neutral driver’s license
The LGBT Equity Center associate director’s new driver’s license features a ‘X’ gender-neutral marker.
Maryland Democrats fear millions will lose coverage under Republican Obamacare replacement
Republican lawmakers say the Affordable Care Act has failed, leading to higher premiums and a lack of choice in the health care market.
A UMD professor made a network for scientists in case they’re fired under Trump
The Freedom of Science Network can be used by government scientists and communicators to find jobs.