Ali For Delegate: Pressroom

Press Room

Article	Publication	Date	Comment

Upcounty needs world-class transit to support needs	The Montgomery County Gazette	August 6, 2008	My Letter To The Editor calling for a light-rail instead of a bus line along the route of the proposed Corridor City Transitway in Upper Montgomery County.

Governor O'Malley signs law to stiffen penalties for improperly towed vehicles	Maryland Transportation Authority	May 13, 2008	A press release about the passage of my law to increase the safety requirements of towed-trailers on Maryland's roads.

Speed-camera contractor paid per citation	The Washington Times	March 31, 2008	An article describing my strong opposition to Speed Camera Contractors in Montgomery County getting paid on a per-ticket basis.

Can candidates handle the truth?	PolickerMD Blog	December 12, 2007	An insightful blog post detailing the new transparent balloting process by the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee which I forced.

Democratic Panel to End Secret Ballot for Vacancies	The Washington Post	November 22, 2007	An article describing how the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee eliminated the secret ballot elections because of the pressure I applied.

Bill Proposes Transparent Legislator Appointments	The Washington Post	October 25, 2007	An article explaining my bill to make the legislative appointment process more transparent by eliminating the odious Secret Ballot currently used.

End Fund Raising During Special Sessions	The Montgomery County Gazette	September 26, 2007	My Letter To The Editor calling for a ban on fundraising during a Special Session of the legislature.

Ali did not ignore call for help	The Montgomery County Gazette (Online Edition)	July 18, 2007	A letter to the editor praising the work I did to help a handicapped constituent

Md. Bill to Provide Muslims End-of-Life Alternatives	The Washington Post	March 5, 2007	An article describing my work with Delegate Sandy Rosenberg to change the mortician-licensing rules in Maryland.

The Freshman Class	The Baltimore Sun	January 11, 2007	An article about the incoming freshman class of legislators focussing on Saqib.

Saqib's Appearance on the Intersection Radio Show	WETA 90.9 FM	December 12, 2006	You will need to jump to about two-thirds the way through the interview
Saqib's Appearance on the Kojo Nnamdi Radio Show	WAMU 88.5 FM	December 7, 2006	You will need to jump to minute marker 10:50

Saqib Ali's Appeal	The Washington Post	December 6, 2006	An excellent letter to the editor about Saqib written by pleased a constituent.

More Muslims Gaining Political Ground	The Washington Post	November 30, 2006	The Washington Post writes a front-page article about the growing involvement of American Muslims in political and civic life. The article focuses on our election campaign.
Choices in Montgomery	The Washington Post	November 2, 2006	The Washington Post endorses our candidacy in the General Election. Scroll to the bottom of the article.

Newcomer Ali Upsets Incumbent in Dist. 39 Primary	The Mongtomery County Gazette	September 20, 2006	An article about our victory in the Democratic Primary Election.
Choices in Montgomery	The Washington Post	September 10, 2006	The Washington Post endorses our candidacy in the Primary Election. Scroll to the bottom of the article.

Channel 9, WUSA TV Interview	Channel 9, WUSA	August 14, 2006	A televised interview with Nancy Yamada about the bigoted protestor.
Man Denounces Islam Outside Candidate's Home	The Washington Post	August 14, 2006	An article about the bigoted protestor.

College Student Asseses District 39 Race	The Mongtomery County Gazette (Online Edition)	July 26, 2006	A letter to the editor by an astute college student.

Teachers Union's Backing is Key in Montgomery	The Mongtomery County Gazette	June 9, 2006	An article about the MCEA endorsing our candidacy.
Montgomery County Education Association Endorses Saqib Ali For District 39 Delegate	Ali For Delegate	June 8, 2006	Press Release.

Stern Dumped From Party's Slate	The Mongtomery County Gazette	May 10, 2006	A political story regarding the District 39 race.

Saqib Ali proved commitment to community	The Mongtomery County Gazette (Online Edition)	March 22, 2006	A supportive letter to the editor from Robert Ausura.

Challengers Lead in Money Race	Washington Post, Montgomery County Extra	January 26, 2006	The Washington Post writes up the fact that area residents have expressed a great deal of confidence in our campaign. The article is about halfway down the page.
Saqib Ali's Campaign Reports Huge Financial Success	Ali For Delegate	January 18, 2006	Press Release.

Ali Enters Race for State Delegate	The Mongtomery County Gazette	November 14, 2005	A very brief political profile.
Saying No to Corporate Dollars	Washington Post, Montgomery County Extra	November 10, 2005	The Washington Post briefly mentions my No-PAC pledge. It's at the bottom of this article.

Saqib Ali Challenges Other Candidates to Forgo PAC/Corporate Money - Be Accountable to the Voters, Not The Special Interests	Ali For Delegate	October 28, 2005	Press Release.
Saqib Ali Declares Candidacy for House of Delegates, Raises Funds - Endorsed by County Councilmember Steve Silverman	Ali For Delegate	October 1, 2005	Press Release.

Jews, Muslims Unite for Community Service	Washington Post, Montgomery County Extra	September 22, 2005	This is a photo montage published in the Washington Post showing scenes from the Second Annual Muslim-Jewish Day of Friendship which I co-organized on September 18th, 2005. Some terrific photos indeed.
Photograph of Second Annual Muslim-Jewish Day of Friendship	Montgomery County Gazette	September 21, 2005	This is a photo published in the Gazette showing me working hard during the Second Annual Muslim-Jewish Day of Friendship which I co-organized on September 18th, 2005.
More to My Background	Washington Post, Montgomery County Extra	September 8, 2005	My Letter To The Editor explaining my position on some important issues and setting the records straight about a previous article.

Longdraft widening meets Gaithersburg council opposition	Montgomery County Gazette	August 10, 2005	An article about the DPWT's presentation to the Gaithersburg City Council regarding the Longdraft Road Project. The article talks about Longdraft Road Coalition's strong showing at this meeting and the City Council's agreement with us.

Opponents of Longdraft Road widening take to the street	Montgomery County Gazette	June 15, 2005	An article about the Longdraft Walk. A picture from this article appeared on the front page of the Montgomery County Gazette (Gaithersburg Edition).

Seeing red over a sign's slant	Kentlands Town Crier	March, 2005	An article describing the goals and activities of the Longdraft Road Coalition. Scroll down to page #3.

With letters, signs and the Web, residents fight a road plan	Montgomery County Gazette	February 23, 2005	An article describing our activities at an organizational meeting of the Longdraft Road Coalition. This article appeared on the front page of the Montgomery County Gazette (Gaithersburg Edition)
Longdraft Widening Opposed	Montgomery County Gazette	February 23, 2005	This is a letter to the editor that I wrote opposing the widening of Longdraft Road.

Flip-flopping on med mal bill	Montgomery County Gazette	January 21, 2005	This is a letter to the editor that I wrote after Delegate Jean Cryor (R-Potomac) changed her vote on the Maryland's Medical Malpractice reform bill.
Mease, Don't run	Montgomery County Gazette	January 7, 2005	This is a letter to the editor that I wrote after reading that a Republican former TV-personality is planning on running for State Senate in my district against a friend of mine, Senator P.J. Hogan.
Cut spending, not free ambulance service	Montgomery County Gazette	January 5, 2005	This is a letter to the editor that I wrote after reading a note about the imposition of a possible ambulance fee in Montgomery County.

Driving while plastered	Washington Post	October 28, 2004	The Washington Post reported on my campaigning for Democratic Congressman Chris Van Hollen (MD-08).
Sizing Up the Cheney-Edwards Matchup	Washington Post	October 7, 2004	This is a letter to the editor that I wrote after watching the Vice-Presidential debate.

Muslims, Jews unite for community service	Montgomery County Gazette	June 30, 2004	This is an article reporting on and event that I'm very proud to have organized. A chance for Muslim and Jewish residents of Montgomery County to join in community service. As far as I know this is the first event in Montgomery County in which these two communities reached out to each other. This article appeared on the front page of the Montgomery County Gazette (Germantown Edition)

National issues top discussion at Van Hollen meeting	Montgomery County Gazette	December 17, 2003	In this article, I'm quoted (towards the end of the article) thanking Congressman Van Hollen for voting against the Iraq war authorization, and lobbying him to endorse Howard Dean for president.

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