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.
Trump picks UMD grad Seema Verma to lead Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Verma holds a bachelor’s degree in life sciences from this university.
Newly leaked Hillary Clinton emails are under scrutiny one week before the election
The FBI is not yet sure if the emails are significant.
“Training for this moment for decades”: UMD alumnus and veteran backs Hillary Clinton at DNC
He won the Medal of Honor in 2015.
The co-founder of the Black Panther Party urged a UMD crowd to be politically active
Political activist Bobby Seale discussed organized resistance to discrimination and oppression.
UMD files affidavit in federal lawsuit challenging Trump’s latest travel ban
The affidavit was filed in a Maryland district court case against the ban’s third version.