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Blacklisted Before the Ballot: How Maryland’s Media and Machine Silence Independent Candidates
Andy Ellis, the Green Party gubernatorial candidate in Maryland, argues that the political system favors major parties, effectively silencing third-party voices. He highlights the exclusion from debates and mainstream media, which contribute to voters being unaware of diverse candidates. Ellis aims to challenge this dynamic and promote broader democratic engagement.