Pages tagged “Politics”
Op/Ed: Give Thanks and Praise: Reframing Recession into Abundance:
As we gain perspective and reaffirm our faith, obstacles in our path start to seem less obstructive and more instructive. Instead of complaining about our empty gas tanks, we begin to appreciate the benefits of walking, biking or taking the bus to work. After all, most of us could stand to become a bit more physically fit. Walking to work provides us with such an opportunity. Similarly, taking the bus may relieve the stress of navigating morning traffic jams, and give us time to plan our day more effectively. Read in Full >>
Op/Ed: The Reckoning of the Uninvited:
Where had these people been before? Looking at those now around me, I thought how much past voting had been a closed affair. How much had we come to expect that certain people would just not show up on Election Day – to the point that some politicians even counted on it? Had our democracy really offered an “open” invitation some people simply weren’t supposed to accept? Read in Full >>
State Senator Nathaniel McFadden:
Senator McFadden discusses Barack Obama, Maryland and politics Read in Full >>
Op/Ed: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?:
This is probably the most asked question presently in America since the end of the Civil War, but I am wondering: who is asking it more? Due to the historical implications and the political climate throughout the world, the Global spotlight is clearly on the United States. The world wants to see how Barack Obama will navigate the tumultuous course ahead of him. Read in Full >>
Mike Cryor, Chair of the MD Democratic Party:
MD Democratic Chair discusses election of Barack Obama just before a press conference on 11.18.08 where the late Congressman Parren J. Mitchell is set to be honored by nation Read in Full >>
BLACK LEADERS GATHER IN NEW ORLEANS TO DISCUSS POLICY AGENDA:
Fresh off the historic victory of Senator Barack Obama as the first African American to win the White House, Black leaders will gather in New Orleans November 19-23 for the State of the Black World Conference (SOBWC) to explore ways to seize the opportunity to advance policies critical to the Black community, labor, the middle class and poor people. Read in Full >>
County Executive Hosts Gala Dinner for Third Annual Prince George's County International Economic Summit:
Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson hosted the Gala Dinner for the county's Third Annual International Economic Summit: "Brewing Up Business with Africa" on Tuesday. Read in Full >>
AIDS Advocates to Inaugurate Obama as the President Who Will Finally Change the Way the U.S. Fights AIDS:
"President-elect Obama has made bold promises around fighting AIDS, but we also know he will face challenges, including a financial crisis. We are holding an inauguration ceremony because we share his vision of hope and change, and to show our support for implementation, in his first 100 days, of the visionary commitments President-elect Obama has made to fight AIDS in the US and around the world," said ACT UP Philadelphia member Waheedah Shabazz-el. Read in Full >>
Vinny DeMarco Pushes Quality, Affordable Health Care:
On this issue since 1999, DeMarco has made the push for universal health care a personal mission. Read in Full >>
Donna Brazile to reflect on the Presidential Campaign at Sojourner-Douglass College:
FMI or for tickets, contact Ben Mason at Sojourner-Douglass College 410.276.1844 ext. 354. Read in Full >>
Op/Ed: Maryland Lawmakers Are Not Running for Cover:
Despite speculation that the Governor and legislature have taken the easy way out in reforming Maryland’s tax code and squandering the surplus, one only has to read a newspaper to see that our country is facing one of the worst economic crises in a generation. If we had not had a special session last year, Maryland would be facing a $2.5 billion deficit today. Read in Full >>
Op/Ed: Time To Rejoice: Our Next President:
Congratulations to the United States! Congratulations to President-Elect Barack Hussein Obama! Congratulations to YOU!!! Read in Full >>
Hassan Giordano Speaks:
Baltimore-based politico, although just 32 years of age, has amassed some incredible experience in running campaigns. These are his thoughts on the Obama victory and more. Read in Full >>
Delegate Shawn Tarrant and Family on Obama:
BMORENEWS offers this exclusive interview with the Tarrant family. They discuss the nation's first black president, Barack Obama. Read in Full >>
BMORENEWS.com Publisher Doni Glover to speak at NABJ Conference at Georgetown on Nov. 22nd:
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) will be presenting the NABJ WATERGATE CONFERENCE ON POLITICAL AND CONGRESSIONAL REPORTING from November 21-23, 2008 at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. The theme for the conference is “DID POLITICS CHANGE MEDIA OR DID THE MEDIA CHANGE POLITICS?”
FMI on the conference, visit: http://www.nabj.org/mediainstitute/conferences/112108conf.php.
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