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Ebola, history, and Maryland's response to national crises
As states across the nation consider how to respond to cases of Ebola being diagnosed in the United States, the ACLU is encouraged that Maryland thus far has taken a sensible and fact-based approach. Government responses to Ebola - or any potential health threat - must be guided by sound medical science, not by fear and political posturing. But it is worth remembering that Maryland's measured response, in sharp contrast to actions taken by the governors in New York and New Jersey, is not just good policy. It is legally required thanks to changes made to state emergency powers in 2002, which the ACLU of Maryland was instrumental in shaping.
Montgomery County: Lead the way on public campaign financing
Unfortunately, money, not political support, can determine who runs for office. Oftentimes potential candidates are unable to run because they cannot collect the requisite financial support to run a viable campaign. This not only deprives the public of the full range of public debate, it also prevents members of historically marginalized communities from participating in the political process.
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