Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador to seek justice for Kilmar Ábrego García, a Maryland father who was apprehended and imprisoned without due process under Trump-era policies targeting Black and Brown communities. Denied access and proof of life, Van Hollen’s visit highlights growing concerns over unconstitutional detentions and the potential expansion of secret prison systems for marginalized Americans abroad.
Tag: Maryland
Posted inBGE Announcements
BGE announces Tamla Olivier as new chief executive officer
Tamla Olivier has been named the next president and CEO of BGE, effective May 1. A seasoned utility executive with deep ties to the company, Olivier returns to BGE after leading operations at Pepco Holdings, bringing a track record of customer-focused leadership and infrastructure innovation. She will succeed Carim Khouzami, who transitions to a senior executive role at Exelon.
Posted inMaryland News
Fight over return of wrongfully deported Maryland man heats up
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said in an April 14 news conference that he will not return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father wrongly deported to a notorious El Salvador prison last month. The U.S. Supreme Court has ordered the government to facilitate his return, but officials in both countries continue to pass off responsibility on who should initiate Abrego Garcia’s trip back to America.
Posted inBUSINESS
Money matters: How to be smart about saving
Certified financial planner Nicolas Abrams advises savers to be strategic by aligning their savings with specific goals rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. This week, he emphasizes the importance of choosing the right accounts—whether for retirement, homeownership or education—to ensure their money is working efficiently.
Posted inPOLITICS
Supreme Court blocks reinstatement of fired federal workers
The Supreme Court has blocked a lower court order that would have reinstated 16,000 federal workers fired under the Trump administration—many of whom are Black and based in Maryland, where the federal workforce is a major economic engine. Critics say the mass firings, which bypassed legal protections for probationary employees, disproportionately harm minority communities and threaten the integrity of federal agencies. Lawmakers and advocacy groups have vowed to continue challenging what they call politically motivated and discriminatory terminations.
Posted inBaltimore News
Maryland protestors say ‘Hands Off’ social security, education, federal jobs and more
On April 5, hundreds of Marylanders protested outside Baltimore City Hall, denouncing the recent executive orders that threaten social security, education, federal jobs and civil rights. Demonstrators expressed alarm over sweeping federal cuts, rising economic instability and what they see as a rollback of basic rights and protections.
Posted inCommentary
Maryland must stop doing ICE’s dirty work
Cathryn Jackson is the policy director at CASA and the daughter of Guyanese and Trinidadian immigrants. This week she urges passage of the Maryland Values Act (HB 1222), which would end all 287(g) agreements in the state to ensure local police don’t work as immigration agents.
Posted inCommentary
Maryland suspends driver’s licenses for child support – but is it working?
Dwan Burton, is the deputy director of Out for Justice. This week, she highlights the devastating impact of automatic driver’s license suspensions on low-income parents. With two key bills stalled in the Senate, the organization pushes for legislative action to ensure due process and protect parents’ ability to work and support their families.
Posted inNational News
Congressman Kweisi Mfume introduces legislation to commemorate African American World War II hero Doris Miller
On National Medal of Honor Day, Congressman Kweisi Mfume introduced two bills to honor African American World War II hero Doris “Dorie” Miller, who bravely manned an anti-aircraft gun during the Pearl Harbor attack despite having no formal training. The legislation seeks to posthumously award Miller both the Medal of Honor and the Congressional Gold Medal, recognizing his long-overdue heroism and service to a country that had yet to grant him full rights at the time of his valor.
Posted inBUSINESS
Stalled Progress for Women on Maryland’s Corporate Boards, Executive Alliance Reports
Baltimore, MD — Maryland’s progress toward gender equity in corporate boardrooms has slowed significantly, according to the newly released 2025 Executive Alliance Census Report on Women Board Directors in Maryland. The report highlights that women hold only 28% of board seats in publicly traded companies headquartered in the state — well behind the national S&P […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Homeownership wellness check: What you need to know about your deed and tax credits
Maryland homeowners may be missing out on valuable tax credits and financial assistance programs that can help reduce property taxes and fund essential home repairs. By ensuring their name is on the deed, applying for the Homestead and Homeowners Tax Credits, and exploring estate planning services, residents can take crucial steps to protect their home’s affordability and long-term stability.
Posted inOPINION
Opinion: Marylanders deserve equal voting access before it’s too late
Nehemiah Bester, a communications strategist for the ACLU of Maryland, discusses the Voting Rights Act and how, despite its legacy, voter suppression and racial gerrymandering continue to threaten fair representation, including in Maryland, where recent redistricting efforts diluted Black political power.