Takoma Park Attorney Nominated for Judge by President Biden
Takoma Park resident Nicole G. Berner was nominated Wednesday by President Joe Biden as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. U.S. Rep. Jamie… Read More
LGBTQ
Almost 20 Attorneys General Join Lawsuit Supporting MCPS’ No Opt Out Policy
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown helped lead a multistate friend of the court brief in support of Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) efforts to include books with LGBTQ+ characters and… Read More
Postponed: Anti-Hate Task Force Meets Tuesday
Update: The Anti-Hate Task Force meeting scheduled for Tuesday will now take place on Tuesday, Oct. 10. Original: The Montgomery County Anti-Hate Task Force will meet virtually Tuesday at 7… Read More
McKnight: MCPS ‘Grateful and Happy’ With Opt-Out Ruling
Last week, a federal judge denied a motion to reinstate opt-outs for LGBTQ+ storybooks in classrooms as a lawsuit continues. “We are grateful and happy that we were able to… Read More
Niegan Orden Judicial para dar la Posibilidad de Excluir a los Niños de las Lecturas LGBTQ
Las familias musulmanas y cristianas, que desean que sus hijos puedan optar por no asistir a clases de lengua y literatura inglesa cuando se leen libros que contienen personajes LGBTQ,… Read More
Federal Judge: Children Cannot Opt Out of Classes With LGBT Book Characters
Muslim and Christian families who want their children to opt out of English language arts classes when books containing LGBTQ characters are read were dealt a legal blow Thursday when… Read More
Judge to Issue Ruling on LGBTQ Storybook Opt-Outs Before School Year Starts
On Wednesday, the lawsuit seeking an opt-out option for LGBTQ+ storybooks in classrooms went to the U.S. District Court for Maryland. Judge Deborah Boardman said she will issue a ruling… Read More
Hearing Set Next Week in LGBTQ Storybooks Opt-Out Lawsuit
A lawsuit seeking an opt-out option for LGBTQ+ storybooks in schools will go before the U.S. District Court for Maryland next week. In May, three families sued Montgomery County Public… Read More
Parents Continue to Demand Opt-Out Option For LGBTQ Stories In Schools
Parents continue voicing their demand for an opt-out option for LGBTQ+ stories in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). A few rallies have been organized outside the MCPS Board of Education… Read More
Police Share Ring Camera Video As Investigation Into Vandalized Pride, Ukrainian Flags Continues
Police released video of suspects as detectives continue to investigate vandalized LGBTQ+ Pride and Ukrainian flags in Silver Spring. Police shared Ring camera video of a suspect setting fire to… Read More
Banderas LGBTQ y Ucranianas Vandalizadas, Quemadas y Desaparecidas en Silver Spring
Banderas LGBTQ+, una bandera de Black Trans Lives Matter y banderas ucranianas fueron vandalizadas, quemadas y desaparecidas, en Silver Spring. MCPD describe los incidentes como “múltiples vandalismos basados en el… Read More
LGBTQ+ and Ukranian Flags in Silver Spring Damaged
Police are investigating the vandalism, burning and removal of LGBTQ+ Pride flags, a Black Trans Lives Matter flag and Ukrainian flags in Silver Spring. MCPD describes the incidents as “multiple… Read More