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Why let voters get in the way with democracy?
It's really a shame! The Democratic Party led by Gov. Martin O'Malley would make it harder for referendums to make it on a ballot ("A referendum on referendums?" Nov. 13). It's plain to see that Democrats rule this state and they don't want voters...Tags: Democratic Party, Martin O'Malley
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Referendums remain constitutionally sound
It's amazing that the Gov. Martin O'Malley would make such an asinine assessment of a referendum process that was approved by the people both at its inception and during the 2012 election cycle ("A referendum on referendums," Nov. 13). First, the...Tags: Martin O'Malley, Elections
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Letter: Special session on gambling proposal is 'inexcusable' waste of money
Maryland, my Maryland, what are we doing? Why does Virginia have a $130 million surplus without one slot parlor? I guess it can really be said we are in the "dog days of summer." Our state legislative body has been asked this week to attend a Special...Tags: Elections
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Passage of Question 6 'good for dignity,' gays and lesbians say
In one sense, last week's approval of Question 6, a referendum on the Civil Marriage Protection Act, came too late for Homeland residents Lisa Polyak and Gita Deane, the lead plaintiffs in an unsuccessful lawsuit that presaged same-sex marriage in...
Tags: Lobbying, Judges, Board of Directors, Annapolis, Lawyers
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Penn National, up to its old tricks
There was a strong case to be made against Question 7, Maryland's referendum on expanded gambling, and we made it. Although it may make sense for Maryland to adopt table games, and eventually even to allow a sixth casino in Prince George's County, the...
Tags: Prince George's County, Penn National Gaming, Casino and Gambling Industry, Voting, Elections
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Washington voters approve gay marriage after similar measures pass in Maryland, Maine
Associated PressOLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state has approved gay marriage, joining Maine and Maryland as the first states to pass same-sex marriage by popular vote. Voter returns released since election night show Referendum 74 has maintained its lead of 52...Tags: Judges, Christine Gregoire, Lawyers, Voting, Ed Murray
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Howard voters raised bar for petitions, but did they know it?
Those in Howard County who want to channel the power of the ballot box to challenge local government decisions are going to have to work a bit harder to do it in elections to come, thanks to the vote Tuesday on one of five county charter changes....Tags: Freedom of Information Laws, Local Elections, Elections, Voting, Local Government
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Six things you need to know about the gambling special session
Everybody has a family member who, to put it politely, doesn't quite have both oars in the water and does the most inappropriate things while not knowing any better — like demanding a family photo at a funeral or calling a special session of the...
Tags: Lobbying, Maryland General Assembly, Finance, Prince George's County, Annapolis
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Do petitioners lie? Turns out, yes
"Would I lie?" This was the petitioner's answer when I asked questions about the petition she was anxious for me to sign. A brief sentence on the petition did state that any Baltimore County resident could sign even though the referendum would only... -
Maryland surprises in gay marriage and Dream Act support
Maryland's vote for same-sex marriage and the Dream Act runs counter to history, political science and human nature — a majority of citizens upholding laws that benefit distinct minorities. I think a little more attention must be paid to this. I...
Tags: Civil Rights, Maryland General Assembly, Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage, Chris Christie
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Challenge to map referendum fails
A Democratic Party-backed attempt to block a statewide referendum on Maryland's new congressional map failed Friday when a judge ordered that it be on the November ballot. The Maryland Democratic State Central Committee filed suit last month...Tags: Democratic Party, Judges, Justice System, Republican Party
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Gambling referendum results spur hiring plan
A day after voters approved an expansion of gambling in Maryland, the state's largest casino said it would hire 1,200 new employees for table games – even as the ballot question's leading opponent suggested that it will turn to the courts. David...
Tags: Prince George's County, Rushern Baker, Justice System, Cordish Cos., Michael E. Busch
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