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University of Maryland SGA hosts pro-choice rally on McKeldin Mall

Student body President Kislay Parashar said these rallies are crucial for demonstrating student concern for federal issues, such as this one, and it allows student opinions to be heard at this university and beyond.

Freelance Reporter
May 16, 2022

Here’s what the Roe v. Wade opinion leak means for abortion in Maryland

Maryland will likely continue to uphold state protections for abortion after efforts to expand abortion access this legislative session.

Hannah Ziegler
May 10, 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

‘It gives me hope’: UMD students, faculty reflect on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation

Jackson, who will become the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, was confirmed earlier this month.

Michelle Larkin
April 19, 2022

Maryland legislators consider abortion rights bills, constitutional amendment

If approved by both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly, voters will decide in November whether abortion rights should be protected the state's constitution.