UMD professor’s research reveals youth favor protesting over voting
Government and politics professor Stella Rouse found younger generations prefer the immediate satisfaction of protests and boycotting.
Marylanders vote to legalize marijuana possession
Lawmakers in the Maryland General Assembly approved legislation earlier this year that sets up preliminary guidelines for regulating the state’s marijuana industry.
Ritchie Coliseum polling center opening delayed until 9 a.m.
The IT person assigned to work at Ritchie by the Prince George’s Board of Elections called this morning and said they were not able to make it to set up the ballots.
College Park should push for ballot boxes on campus
The city should take more action to make student voting more accessible.
College Park City Council votes to advance final two redistricting maps to public hearing
One of the final options is one of three revised maps made by the city Redistricting Commission and the other is one of the commission's five original maps.
Here’s how Maryland residents can vote in the 2022 midterm elections
Early voting in Maryland begins on Oct. 27 and continues through Nov. 3, and election day is Nov. 8.
Maryland Democratic leaders call for increased canvassing efforts at headquarters opening
At the opening event, multiple state and federal Democratic nominees and elected officials encouraged voters to canvass for Democratic nominee Wes Moore.
College Park residents express concern over proposed redistricting maps
Major concerns brought up in city redistricting meetings include how students would be split up, how student populations would impact voting districts and the separation of neighborhoods in District 3.
Prince George’s County Democrats focus on abortion access, combating crime ahead of midterms
Prince George’s County Democrats also hope newly elected leaders can bridge the disconnect between younger voters and government.
Graduate students deserve a spot on the College Park City Council
Graduate students are vital to our city. It’s time they’re better represented on the City Council.