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Ten Ways Governor Wes Moore Has Impoverished Marylanders — And Why It’s Time to Rethink His Agenda

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Under Governor Wes Moore, Maryland has seen detrimental economic and social policies that have harmed the working and middle class. His progressive initiatives have led to tax increases, inflated utility costs, overregulation of small businesses, and expanded welfare dependency, leaving many Marylanders poorer and less hopeful for the future.

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Crime & Violence / Crime Violence / Government / Government / Maryland / Politics / Regulatory

Maryland’s Gun Violence Dashboard: A Step Toward Transparency, or a Political Tool in the Making?

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The Maryland Department of Health launched a Gun Violence Data Dashboard to track firearm-related deaths, revealing 671 incidents in 2024. While aimed at informing policies for violence prevention, concerns arise about potential misuse of data. The dashboard lacks contextual analysis, risking distorted narratives linking legal gun ownership to urban violence and impacting family courts negatively.

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Laws / Policy / Regulatory / Tech / Technology

Two Paths for AI Regulation in the U.S.: State-Led Laws or Federal Standards?

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The U.S. faces a critical decision in AI regulation, balancing between state-led approaches like Colorado’s AI Act and federal frameworks, particularly the NIST RMF. The EU AI Act’s influence may shape U.S. strategy, prompting a blend of state innovation and federal oversight to avoid regulatory inconsistencies as AI becomes increasingly impactful.

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Advocacy / Constitutional Law / Legislation / Privitization / Regulatory

Justice for Sale: How ADR Courts Hijacked Due Process and Made You Pay for It

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The post critiques the shift from traditional courts, which uphold justice as a constitutional right, to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) systems that charge for legal services, undermining due process. It highlights court cases emphasizing access to justice without fees and calls for reform to restore constitutional rights and challenge the financial burden placed on litigants.

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Congress / Criminal / Executive Order / Regulatory / Surveillance

Luna’s Patriot Act Repeal Is a PR Move That Misses the Real Threat

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Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s “American Privacy Restoration Act” aims to repeal the Patriot Act to enhance civil liberties. However, this move is largely symbolic as the surveillance state has evolved beyond the Patriot Act. True reform is needed to address systemic issues and the complex frameworks enabling continued surveillance.

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Criminal / Executive Order / Regulatory

Trump’s Executive Order Strikes at the Heart of the Regulatory State—Why Almost No One Noticed

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On May 10, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at reducing the overreach of the federal regulatory system. It mandates transparency in criminal regulations, emphasizes intent in prosecutions, and advocates for clearer laws enacted by elected officials. This significant reform challenges the unchecked power of the administrative state.

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