Law

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition opposing proposed changes to the U.S. Department of Education’s Civil Rights Data Collection, which would halt data on nonbinary students and remove protections related to gender identity and sex characteristics in bullying and harassment reporting. The coalition argues that the changes would harm vulnerable student populations, undermine enforcement of Title IX, increase administrative burdens on schools, and lead to inaccuracies in national education equity data. (more…)


Announcement

Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday, Nov. 5, 6–9 PM. Experience monumental nature-inspired artworks in the Water’s Edge exhibition, make your own artwork to take home at the National Museum of the American Indian.

Sky Hopinka’s photo and video art—including This is a mnemonic for Truman Lowe in the museum’s collection—shares Truman Lowe’s interest in Indigenous homelands, cultural knowledge, and traditional practices. Hopinka contributed to the exhibition catalog for Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, writing on Lowe’s lasting impact on his work. Hopinka joins the museum for this special after hours event featuring a screening of three of his short video works followed by a discussion with Rebecca Head Trautmann, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and exhibition curator, along with art-making activities, and time to enjoy Lowe’s work currently on view.   Sky Hopinka has been widely recognized for his experimental short films and photo-based works. A MacArthur Fellow, Guggenheim Fellow, and Forge Project Fellow, his work has been shown in major film festivals, museums, and international exhibitions and is in numerous prominent museum collections. Hopinka is currently an assistant professor in the department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies at Harvard University. 


Event

Scorpio season is shedding season. Let the healing power of gongs help you release what no longer serves you!
Gongs have been used since ancient times to banish evil spirits, dispel negative energy and invite sacred intention. Gongs can lead you into the parts of yourself that are ready to be shed so a new cycle can begin. This sound bath will feature four gongs and other healing instruments.
Blankets, mats and bolsters are provided. Dress comfortably.
Tickets on Eventbrite


MoCo Government

Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart, in partnership with Montgomery History, will host a free public panel on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 1–2:30 p.m. at the Council Office Building in Rockville to discuss the county’s upcoming 250th anniversary, its history, and its future, featuring local leaders and a MCPS student representative. (more…)


Beyond MoCo

A Montgomery County, MD man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the murder of a Morgantown, WV resident last summer. According to the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office, now-20-year-old Arnold Johnson III, of Montgomery Village, was convicted and sentenced in the shooting death of 21-year-old Rashad Malik Alton of Morgantown.

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Maryland

With only 44% of Americans saying they are “very satisfied” with the way their personal life is going, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Happiest States in America, Despite the social media reaction that usually comes with these rankings, for just about every state, Maryland was ranked 2nd in the country.

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