Category: Commentary
Commenting on a commentary: The Maryland legislature has spoken on abortion; other states have as well
In Maryland Reporter’s daily State Roundup on Wednesday, there was an opinion piece from the...
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Wading into culture wars, Gov. Moore urges boycott of Florida
Gov. Wes Moore has decided to wade into the culture wars. Specifically, Moore released a video...
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The insanity of Md.’s insanity plea: Why is the murderer of 3 men ‘not criminally responsible’?
By Richard E. Vatz and Jeffrey A. Schaler The suspect in the killing of three workers in a...
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Moore embraces business, but drives up costs as well
This is an updated version of a column that appears in the April issue of The Business Monthly...
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The tragedy of Danny Brewster: the rise, fall and recovery of the ‘golden boy’ of Maryland politics
This is the tragedy of Daniel Baugh Brewster detailed with great skill, empathy, and meticulous research by veteran journalist and author John Frece in his new book ominously titled: “Self-Destruction: The rise, fall, and redemption of U.S. Senator Daniel B. Brewster.”
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Shift the Burden of Proof and Pass HB294
Let’s shift the burden of proof and pass HB294. Let’s create a more equitable system where everyone works together for the benefit of students of disabilities. A system where having fewer resources doesn’t mean you get less justice than your wealthier neighbors. And a system where the adults handle disagreements like adults—not with threats or heavy-handed legal maneuvering, but with mutual respect and fairness.
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Two Tragedies of Maryland Education
Twenty-three schools in Baltimore City had ZERO students who achieved proficiency in math at grade level. Further, in 20 schools, there were no more than TWO students who achieved proficiency in math at grade level. What this means is that in over 50 schools, there are less than two students PER SCHOOL who achieved proficiency in math.
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Howard County Library Issue: Transparency For All
A recent controversy concerning the alleged misuse of a local public library for what some...
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Special Education burden of proof belongs on complainants
A current bill in the Maryland General Assembly would shift the burden of proof against school districts in disputes over student special education plans. That’s a bad idea.
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Wes Moore’s Whitewashing of Abortion Rates
A 2020 study cites CDC data that show Black abortion rates being nearly four times—yes four times–higher than white rates. The study notes that “Between 2007-2016, the Black rate declined 29% and the white rate declined 33%—meaning that the racial disparity actually increased rather than decreased.”
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Finding a new president for Towson University has made a mostly good start
Towson University has picked its Presidential Search and Screening Committee (TUPSC) to choose its...
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House Republican Caucus introduces legislative package to reduce crime, improve education and restore the state’s economy
The House Republican Caucus has introduced a legislative package of reasonable, common-sense solutions to help address these challenges. Our legislative package focuses on topics that matter most to Marylanders: reducing crime, improving education, and restoring our economy.
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