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Montgomery County Announces Bold New Education Plan: Simply Hope September Gets Colder

Montgomery County Public Schools warned that old HVAC systems may struggle during the heat, raising concerns for classrooms. County Executive candidate Esther Wells criticized Councilmember Will Jawando for insufficiently addressing these issues, suggesting reallocating funds. Despite billions in school spending, officials emphasize that the heat warning won’t lead to closures. Continue reading Montgomery County Announces Bold New Education Plan: Simply Hope September Gets Colder

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Campaigns, Elections, Maryland, Politics, State & Local, Transportation

Maryland Candidate Walks 186 Miles, Accidentally Becomes State’s Most Successful Transportation Project

Fitzgerald Mofor’s campaign has walked more than 186 miles and knocked nearly 10,000 doors, making one man with sneakers look suspiciously more efficient than Maryland transportation bureaucracy. Continue reading Maryland Candidate Walks 186 Miles, Accidentally Becomes State’s Most Successful Transportation Project

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absurd politics, Arts & Entertainment, democrats, Entertainment, Maryland, Politics

Wes Moore Posts “ICYMI,” Maryland Residents Unfortunately Did Not Miss It

Wes Moore posted another “ICYMI” clip from a festival stage, so naturally Maryland residents were reminded that the governor remains undefeated in finding microphones, cameras, and inspirational nouns. Continue reading Wes Moore Posts “ICYMI,” Maryland Residents Unfortunately Did Not Miss It

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absurd politics, Democrazy, Elections, Florida, Florida, Maryland, Politics

Wes Moore Takes Break From Governing Maryland to Moderate Florida Twitter Fight

Wes Moore found time to referee a Florida Twitter fight involving Laura Loomer and Angie Nixon. Maryland residents, meanwhile, are still holding for utility relief, better roads, lower costs and occasional gubernatorial attention. Continue reading Wes Moore Takes Break From Governing Maryland to Moderate Florida Twitter Fight

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2026 Midterms Guide, absurd politics, Beer, California, Congress & Power, constitutional rights, Cultural Meltdowns, Maryland, Politics, voter outreach

Chris Van Hollen and Jamie Raskin Allegedly Discover Socialism’s Final Boss: Stealing the Poor Man’s Beer

Chris Van Hollen and Jamie Raskin head to California to teach socialists how redistribution works and, in The Canton Cat’s completely fictional account, accidentally steal 34,000 cans of the working man’s beer. The proletariat is not amused. Continue reading Chris Van Hollen and Jamie Raskin Allegedly Discover Socialism’s Final Boss: Stealing the Poor Man’s Beer

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2026 Midterms Guide, absurd politics, Campaigns, Elections, Michigan, Politics

Abdul El-Sayed Launches Senate Campaign’s First Hostage-Video Aesthetic, Staffers Asked to Blink Twice

Abdul El-Sayed wanted a heartfelt campaign moment. The internet saw a nervous supporter reading notes while politicians hovered nearby and immediately started making hostage-video jokes. Somewhere, a consultant is asking for one more take. Continue reading Abdul El-Sayed Launches Senate Campaign’s First Hostage-Video Aesthetic, Staffers Asked to Blink Twice

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Campaigns, democrats, Democrazy, Elections, Maryland, Politics

DNC Talks to 10,000 Nonvoters, Canton Cat Talks to 37 People Behind a Wawa and Finds Democrats Have Bigger Problems

The DNC interviewed nearly 10,000 people who voted in 2020 but stayed home in 2024. Canton Cat interviewed 37 humans, four raccoons and one confused delivery driver behind a Wawa—and somehow got to “everything costs too much” much faster. Continue reading DNC Talks to 10,000 Nonvoters, Canton Cat Talks to 37 People Behind a Wawa and Finds Democrats Have Bigger Problems

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