Investigative Journalism | Exposing What Lies Beneath
By Michael Phillips As hundreds of Maryland families brace for the bulldozers of Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG), one man has the power to stand up for their rights—and he’s …
The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project exemplifies the concept of “sacrifice zones,” where rural areas are designated for dangerous infrastructure, prioritizing profit over community welfare. This trend reflects a national pattern, where marginalized communities face exploitation while urban centers benefit. The silence from officials underscores the systemic neglect of rural rights and needs.
Sacrifice Zones: How Rural Maryland Was Marked for Corporate Expansion and Didn’t Even Know It Read MoreThe New Land Wars series highlights the emotional and psychological toll of the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project on families. Legal threats and invasive surveys create chronic anxiety, eroding community trust and well-being. As Marylanders face the loss of their homes and legacies, the fight for resistance and hope intensifies against corporate aggression.
Ripped from the Roots: The Human Toll of Maryland’s New Land War Read MoreJoanne Frederick discovers that a proposed transmission line, the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, will benefit Northern Virginia’s data centers, not Maryland. The project poses risks to Maryland’s rural communities, environment, and property rights, with local leaders largely silent. This situation reflects a broader trend of sacrificing rural areas for corporate profits.
Maryland Pays, Virginia Plays: How an Energy Project Is Sacrificing Maryland Land for Northern Virginia’s Big Tech Boom Read More
Joanne Frederick discovers survey stakes on her family’s farm for the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, which aims to connect energy from Pennsylvania to feed Northern Virginia’s data center boom. While Marylanders bear the consequences, they gain no benefits. The initiative reflects a troubling trend of rural communities sacrificed for corporate profit, with local leaders largely silent.
Maryland Pays, Virginia Plays: How an Energy Project Is Sacrificing Maryland Land for Northern Virginia’s Big Tech Boom 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