BALTIMORE, Md., Oct. 28 -- The University of Maryland- Baltimore County issued the following news release:
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. And as November approaches, thousands of college students, including Retrievers, are taking the challenge to shape the next chapter of American democracy by learning about and voting in this year's midterm elections-and staying civically engaged all year around.
"Midterm elections matter because decisions made at every level of government affect our lives, often in ways that receive little attention outside of presidential election years" says Trentqual Rhone, the coordinator for political engagement at UMBC's Center for Democracy and Civic Life. "Elections a...