Live updates on Maryland’s eight congressional races Following the state's eight House of Representative races. Diamondback Staff Last updated November 6, 2020
Your guide to the candidates in the 2020 presidential and Maryland congressional elections A guide for Maryland voters on the backgrounds and political stances of the presidential and House of Representatives candidates. Diamondback Staff October 28, 2020
Our politicians failed to address the pandemic. Don’t just blame reckless individuals. Blame institutions for the spread of COVID-19, not individuals. Caterina Ieronimo September 14, 2020
The entire UMD community needs to fight for its international students International students need all the support we can give them. Caterina Ieronimo July 10, 2020
Mckayla Wilkes, whose campaign was powered by UMD students, loses race for District 5 seat The progressive candidate received 17 percent of the vote. Kanika Mehra June 3, 2020
Forgiving student loan debt should be a priority during the coronavirus pandemic Students need relief during the pandemic. Leniency on their loan payments would help. Maya Rosenberg March 24, 2020
America’s policy gaps set us up to fail in the wake of coronavirus Systems of inequity make certain populations more vulnerable to coronavirus. Liyanga de Silva March 5, 2020
UMD shuts down China-sponsored center amid controversy It comes after Congress passed legislation that could endanger some funding to the school. Matt McDonald January 27, 2020
At annual debate, UMD Democrats and Republicans talk impeachment, climate change The discussion was organized by Maryland Discourse. Freelance Reporter November 13, 2019
Elijah Cummings, Maryland congressman and prominent civil rights activist, dies at 68 He had represented Maryland's 7th congressional district since 1996. Carmen Molina Acosta October 17, 2019