Investigative Journalism | Exposing What Lies Beneath
Seventeen-year-old Parker Jensen, a Marine Corps enlistee, was suspended from Towson High School for advocating the display of the U.S. flag in classrooms, violating Maryland law. His peaceful campaign faced backlash from the administration, reflecting a broader cultural trend where traditional patriotism is often punished in increasingly politicized educational environments.
Mahmoud v. Taylor is a pivotal U.S. Supreme Court case questioning the balance between parental religious beliefs and state educational authority. Originating from objections to LGBTQ+ content in schools, it could redefine rights related to public education, minorities’ inclusion, and parental authority in shaping children’s values. The ruling’s impact could ripple nationwide.
Mahmoud v. Taylor: The Battle Over Books, Rights, and Belief in America’s Schools Read MoreJoanne Frederick discovers survey stakes for the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP) on her farm, unaware it benefits Northern Virginia’s data centers, not Marylanders. The project threatens local environments and property rights, with Marylanders facing lawsuits while their state pays for Virginia’s energy needs, highlighting broader issues of community neglect for corporate gain.
Maryland Pays, Virginia Plays: How an Energy Project Is Sacrificing Maryland Land for Northern Virginia’s Big Tech Boom Read More