Students reflect on daylight saving time as federal government considers legislation

By Marissa Yelenik Daylight saving time took effect at 2 a.m. on Sunday — but with growing debates in Congress, this may be the last time Americans move their clocks forward. The Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that would make daylight saving time federally permanent for states that currently participate, was reintroduced to Congress on March 2 in a renewed attempt by Sen. Marco Rubio … Continue reading Students reflect on daylight saving time as federal government considers legislation

Raskin calls out Trump for misconduct at University of Maryland event

By Dan Qiu Rep. Jamie Raskin spoke to University of Maryland students at a conference on Monday night  in which he heavily criticized President Donald Trump’s business relations with foreign governments and his disrespect of Congress. “The original sin of the president is not to divest himself from the 500 businesses he owned and [that he] continues to do business with foreign governments,” Raskin said. … Continue reading Raskin calls out Trump for misconduct at University of Maryland event

Activist Cecile Richards encourages civic involvement among women at dean’s lecture series

by Brenda Wintrode Former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards declared Thursday that since stepping down from the reproductive rights organization, she’s shifted her focus to turning out more women voters for the upcoming election.  The activist and author told a crowd of over 100 people at the Dean’s Lecture Series that she has partnered with other non-profit leaders to create a women’s power-building organization called … Continue reading Activist Cecile Richards encourages civic involvement among women at dean’s lecture series