Maryland

Maryland bars state contracts for companies that boycott Israel

The order signed by the governor appears to be largely symbolic, since there are not any current state contractors who boycott Israel.

Jewish Democratic activist resigns from Maryland golf club over Obama membership debate

Some members are balking at a possible request by the president because of the U.S. decision to abstain from the U.N. vote on a resolution against Israeli settlements.

Maryland Lt. Gov. raises hackles for response to hate crime spike

"I'd rather people show their real colors than hide," Boyd Rutherford said.

United States

Maryland sheriff who allegedly disparaged blacks, Jews won’t resign

Politics

Establishment candidates win Dem Senate nods in Md., Pa.

Culture

Maryland’s wild primary and other snapshots from the ‘other’ Super Tuesday

Culture

How David Bowie’s ‘adoptive’ Jewish family welcomed him to America

Culture

Bubbe says vote for me! Would-be congressman touts grandma’s support

Politics

Joel Rubin, who helped pass Iran nuclear deal, running for Congress

Politics

Marvin Mandel, Maryland’s only Jewish governor, dies at 95

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