Schools Closed For ‘Day Without A Woman’ Protests Affecting Parents of Young Children

While International Women’s Day has earned many supporters around the world, some parents aren’t happy with schools closing because of the related “Day Without A Woman” protest. Districts across the United States have canceled classes because of teachers who are participating in the protests, in which female employees stay home for the day to show the importance of women in the workplace.

Maryland’s General Assembly Gavels for 2017 Session

The 2017 session of the Maryland General Assembly began Wednesday amid confusion stemming from federal investigations plaguing Democrats and concern among Republicans over the possible override of several vetoes issued by Gov. Larry Hogan at the end of the 2016 session. The Senate is scheduled to begin to debate the vetoes on Jan. 18. The Maryland House of Delegates room was filled with delegates, friends and family members for the first day of the legislative session on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Annapolis, Md.