Tag: Environment

absurd politics, Maryland, Politics, State & Local

Baltimore Bans Snow Chairs After Mayor Scott Drops the Policy Bars in a Rap Verse

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott addressed the city’s snow-day parking controversy through a rap track, declaring parking space savers illegal. Despite residents’ longstanding claims over street spots, the mayor’s message emphasized compliance with city rules. Response from the community was mixed, with some residents firmly attached to their chairs. Enforcement will proceed alongside the musical message. Continue reading Baltimore Bans Snow Chairs After Mayor Scott Drops the Policy Bars in a Rap Verse

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Military & Foreign Policy, National Security, Satire

Gulf of America Faces Underwater Opioid Crisis After Military Anti-Drug Operations, Experts Say

Federal officials report a troubling rise in substance dependency behaviors among marine life in the Gulf of America, termed Collateral Aquatic Intoxication. This follows U.S. military efforts to intercept drug boats, inadvertently feeding narcotics to ocean animals. Dolphins, sea turtles, and whales exhibit concerning behaviors, prompting calls for rehabilitation and policymaking changes. Continue reading Gulf of America Faces Underwater Opioid Crisis After Military Anti-Drug Operations, Experts Say

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Advocacy, Environment, Maryland

Maryland Pays, Virginia Plays: How an Energy Project Is Sacrificing Maryland Land for Northern Virginia’s Big Tech Boom

Joanne 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. Continue reading Maryland Pays, Virginia Plays: How an Energy Project Is Sacrificing Maryland Land for Northern Virginia’s Big Tech Boom

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