Julie Palakovich Carr was elected Chair of the Montgomery County House Delegation, the largest delegation in the General Assembly in November, 2022. As Chair, Del. Palakovich Carr is committed to lifting up the priorities of all Montgomery County residents.
Read moreTwo years on, we have come through, but the work is not done
Today is a somber anniversary. On January 6, 2021, a violent mob assaulted our Capitol, the officers who defend it, and the very concept of democracy that it represents. As we enter 2023, fortify yourself against the indifference that comes with time and continue actively supporting our democracy.
Read moreSolitary Confinement is Torture—Yet is Widely Used in Maryland Prisons
The United Nations describes solitary confinement as torture. Yet, in fiscal year 2018, Maryland revealed that 50% of those in prison are placed in solitary, and the average length of confinement is anywhere from 43 to 51 days.
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