Maryland Gov. Wes Moore issues pardons for more than 175,000 cannabis convictions
Marylanders voted in 2022 to approve a constitutional amendment legalizing the use and possession of cannabis in the state.
UMD community urges university to reconsider ties with Maryland prison labor system
This university purchased $8.6 million of products made from Maryland Correctional Enterprises prison labor across the last three years, according to data obtained by The Diamondback.
Review: ‘UnPrisoned’ is a clever dramedy on family trauma
'Unprisoned' looks at a unique father-daughter relationship.
Inmates deserve a chance at a college education. UMD should create a program for them.
Other universities have degree programs for incarcerated people. UMD should as well.
This Maryland bill would eliminate life-without-parole sentences for juveniles
For some, it could be a second chance at life after years behind bars.
UMD’s Prison Resistance Project gathers to discuss COVID-19’s effect on prisoners
Over 250,000 prisoners have been infected since March.
UMD RHA shouldn’t invite UMPD into dorms
Forcing students to be around police won't improve relationships.
Maryland still has work to do on criminal justice reform
Maryland's criminal justice system is inequitable — more needs to be done to change that.
Here’s what you should know before watching this miniseries on the Central Park Five
"When They See Us" will highlight injustice these young boys of color experienced in our criminal justice system.
Review: ‘Grass is Greener’ sparks debate on America’s complicated history with marijuana
The new Netflix documentary, which dropped on 4/20, discusses the racist history of drug policy.