the Voice of
The Communist League of Revolutionary Workers–Internationalist
“The emancipation of the working class will only be achieved by the working class itself.”
— Karl Marx
Jan 19, 2026
Hundreds of thousands of Maryland residents saw their gas and electric (BGE) bills go up by 25% from 2024 through 2025. BGE claims they have to repair and replace gas lines, some of which are 100 years old. Yes, they surely do need to do that with the money we have been paying them every year. Instead, for the past 30 years their real concern is funneling profits to their managers and shareholders.
While thousands in Maryland and millions around the country pay these bosses big salaries and dividends, people risk freezing in winter or boiling to death in summer. That is also thanks to Congress, which passes de-regulation to support ever higher profits for utility companies.