Maryland lawmakers passed hundreds of bills this year. Here are the highlights. Gov. Wes Moore and other state leaders’ priority legislation, including cannabis, gun control and abortion bills, successfully passed. Marijke Friedman April 12, 2023
Marylanders to vote on abortion rights constitutional amendment in 2024 The bill is part of a larger package of legislation aimed to strengthen reproductive rights in Maryland. Marijke Friedman March 30, 2023
Maryland General Assembly considers package of bills to strengthen reproductive rights There are four bills that are part of a package supporting reproductive rights this legislative session. Marijke Friedman February 22, 2023
UMD should invest in male birth control research Male birth control helps everyone. UMD must help support the research. Ravi Panguluri November 14, 2022
UMD students gather in D.C. to support abortion rights after leaked Supreme Court decision Many protesters said Tuesday that the court overturning Roe v. Wade would affect people in low-income and marginalized communities the most. Michelle Larkin May 5, 2022
If the Supreme Court won’t protect privacy rights, the federal government should The true problem here is that the Supreme Court is upending the right to privacy entirely. Rebecca Scherr May 5, 2022
UMD needs a women’s health studies minor Everyone would benefit from a women’s health minor or certificate program being added to this university’s academic catalog. Jessica Ye February 21, 2022
The reproductive rights movement must be more inclusive of underrepresented groups To have true reproductive justice, we need to look at the issue in its entirety. Rebecca Scherr October 8, 2021
UMD students battle conflicting emotions, fear after Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation Barrett was confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 26. Diamondback Staff November 3, 2020
UMD students trek to Women’s March in D.C. Ahead of the Nov. 3 elections, organizers sought to remind people of the energy of the original Women's March. Brent Abel October 19, 2020