WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Applauds Students Who Testified on Md. Anti-Doxxing Bill to Strengthen State Laws Civil Rights Group Urges Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee to Vote Favorably on Senate Bill 889 Today, the Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) applauded the courage of several students who gathered in Annapolis to testify in support of a pivo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Concludes Successful DMV Campus Tour, Strengthening Student Engagement and Advocacy The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today marked the successful conclusion of its weeks-long DMV Campus Tour, which featured visits, trainings, and dialogue with college st  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Expresses Condolences to Md. House Speaker Adrienne Jones on Sudden Passing of Son The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) extends its sincere condolences to Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones following the sudden passing of her son Thursday. This tragic loss is felt by the greater community. "There are no words that can e  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Joins Multi-Faith Partners in Opposition to Maryland Anti-Masking Bill The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced today that it has joined Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) Baltimore and other faith-based groups and advocacy organizations in signing on to a letter urging the Maryland General Assembly to oppose Senate Bill 709  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR to Host 'Welcome Ramadan' Event Presenting Md. Governor's Proclamation Marking Beginning of Holy Month On Saturday, March 1, the Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, plans to host a "Welcome Ramadan" event to mark the beginning of the holy month for Muslim comm  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * Environmental and Justice Groups Urge MD Lawmakers to Reject Bill Enabling New Gas Power Plants Advocates warn Next Generation Energy Act could expand expensive fossil fuel infrastructure that harms vulnerable communities and the climate. Instead, groups call for passage of bills advancing cheaper, faster clean energy options. ANNAPOLIS - Maryland environmental and justice groups ral  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 1 -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release: * * * Statement: Impact of U.S. Government's Foreign Assistance Cuts Humanity & Inclusion has partnered with the U.S. government for years to deliver life-saving and life-changing aid to people with disabilities and other communities in need in times of peace, conflict and disaster. With the January stop-work orders, more than 30 projects were halted. While some waivers have been received, they do n  more

LAUREL, Maryland, Feb. 28 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release: * * * Johns Hopkins APL Satellite Communication Facility Plays Critical Role in U.S. Lunar Initiative A signature facility on the campus of the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, is playing a pivotal role for one of NASA's most critical initiatives. Dating back to the Sputnik era, APL's Satellite Communications Facility   more

TOWSON, Maryland, Feb. 28 -- The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities issued the following news: * * * Macalester College joins CUMU We are excited to welcome Macalester College to CUMU! Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, Macalester is committed to being a preeminent liberal arts college with an educational program known for its high standards for scholarship with a special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. An important part of Macalester's miss  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Feb. 28 -- The Maryland State Education Association issued the following agency statement on Feb. 28, 2025 : * * * MSEA Statement on House Committee's Rejection of Deep School Funding Cuts Today, the House Appropriations Committee voted to reject the deep cuts to school funding outlined in the Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act. These cuts would have resulted in a two-year freeze to Maryland's successful expansion of community schools as well as cuts to expected fu  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 28 -- The National Medical Association issued the following agency statement on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * NMA Statement on Measles Outbreak - Children's Lives in Danger in West Texas An unvaccinated child died yesterday as the measles outbreak continues to spread rapidly in west Texas, growing to nine counties. This death is the first reported measles-related mortality in ten years. The disease is now spreading in eastern New Mexico, in close proximity to West Texas.  more

ADELPHI, Maryland, March 1 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * UMGC Signs Transfer Agreement with Elgin Community College, Increasing Access to Bachelor's Degree Programs By Liz Connolly-Bauman University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), a national leader in offering workforce relevant online academic programs, and Elgin Community College (ECC), a two-year institution frequently recognized by The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, have annou  more

LAUREL, Maryland, Feb. 28 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release: * * * Woodfork Named Mission Area Executive for National Security Space at Johns Hopkins APL The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has appointed Dennis Woodfork to lead its National Security Space Mission Area. Charged with developing advanced solutions to national security challenges in space, the mission area provides  more