The Maryland Green Party has a request for you on this Inauguration Day as Donald Trump becomes President for the second time. We all know that the next four years will be years of struggle, as we work to defend people, the planet, and democracy from Trumpism.  Continue reading

This lesser known quote is at the core of our struggle to create the world we deserve. MLK's courageous challenge to systemic oppression is why he is still celebrated and beloved today. We must tap into our personal courage to make justice become a reality. We must stand up together and wrest our country away from the moneyed elites that seek to dominate our every move. After all, we are the home of the brave and a resilient people. Fear is the true enemy. Let us take up the mantle for systemic change despite who sits in the Oval Office. Continue reading

Martin Luther King Jr. is often remembered as a peaceful, unifying figure who dreamed of a world where people of all races could coexist in harmony. However, the public perception of him has often been sanitized, focusing primarily on his "I Have a Dream" speech and his nonviolent resistance to racial segregation. What is less often discussed is the complexity of his views and the radical shift in his philosophy as his life progressed.  Continue reading