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Both Biden and Trump Are in Denial About Abortion Politics
A simple narrative about abortion in the November election has already taken root: that the end of Roe is a gift for Biden and a potential landmine for Trump. Campaign reporting in numerous outlets has emphasized that successfully navigating the abortion issue is key to winning the White House but that it will require deft messaging from both campaigns. Biden, we are told, will benefit from the Dobbs decision by condemning Republicans for helping to overturn Roe. Trump, in turn, could please his base by taking credit for the Supreme Court’s ruling, although that risks alienating so-called moderates.What this narrative misses is that there is a big difference between...
Charles school board continues to deal with budget shortfalls
Schools in Charles County have steadily lost a chunk of the county budget every fiscal year since 2021. From having 45.2% of the total county funding in the $433.4 million fiscal year 2021 budget to having 41.2% of the $561.3 million fiscal year 2025 budget, the school system has had to continue to make hard calls to keep up with the continually growing county and school system this year. This...
Dr. McDade Recognizes PWCS Retirees
We are nearing the end of our 2023-24 school year and our high school graduation celebrations are well underway. Students at The Governor’s School graduated last week, and I am looking forward to attending many more of our ceremonies in recognition of this important milestone in our students’ lives.
DC, Maryland, Virginia attorneys general among federal antitrust lawsuit supporters
WASHINGTON — Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joined a federal lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. which alleges the company, which owns Ticketmaster, has an illegal monopoly on the live entertainment industry, according to a Thursday press release. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the group of attorneys general,...
La Plata council adopts tax increase in 3-2 vote
After last week’s public hearing where the La Plata Town Council had a considerable turn out for and against a proposed property tax increase, the discussion continued on May 21. Ultimately, the council adopted the hike in a split vote. La Plata Mayor Jeannine James said she heard from a resident that they heard from their mortgage company their mortgage is going up $145 a month after an assessment that...
Town hall dives into charter ahead of the June due date
A charter form of government remains on the mind in Charles as the June deadline for the submission of the draft to the county commissioners rapidly approaches. Commissioner Ralph E. Patterson II (D) held a town hall with members of the charter board in attendance to answer any questions on May 20 at Selby’s Grab and Go in St. Charles. “I just want to make sure the county knows what’s...
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