Category: Commentary
Analysis: Elfreth draws fire from opponents
Sen. Sarah Elfreth is the woman to beat in the race for the 3rd Congressional District seat.
The state senator from Annapolis has drawn veiled criticism for her support by a multi-million dollar “dark money” pro-Israel super PAC, and direct criticism from a fellow state senator and opponent over alleged weak support of gun control legislation.
The newspaper was already dead; now the building it created would be demolished too
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball asked me Tuesday morning if being at the old Columbia Flier building where I had spent 10 years of my career brought back memories. The old building didn’t so much bring back memories as it made me sad again about last year’s death of the newspaper that built it .
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Political predictions are foolhardy but demanded; Harry Dunn spends in 3rd CD; not heartbroken, angry
How many times can your heart be broken over the latest tragedy? Pick a tragedy – workers on Key Bridge, children, aid workers, journalists, pretty much everyone in Gaza, the victims of the latest mass shooting. Did you really think about the victims? To whom did you pray?
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The Dismantling of Religion: Is Society Losing its Moral Compass?
Over the past three decades, church attendance has been on a steady decline. According to recent statistics, the Methodist Church, Lutheran, and Protestant Church attendance has dropped by 30%.
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Republican Caucuses stand with the Senate leaders as they hold the line against tax increases
By Delegate Jason Buckel, House Minority Leader, Senator Steve Hershey, Senate Minority Leader,...
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Stop the predatory ticket selling and support SB 539/HB 901
While the world’s attention turned to concert ticketing with the recent Taylor Swift and Beyoncé kerfuffle, we’ve been fighting for years to protect fans who are being victimized by resellers
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Enhancing School Safety: A Strong Endorsement for Maryland Senate Bill 819
In today’s multifaceted security landscape, the presence of well-trained and equipped SROs is paramount to ensuring the welfare of students, staff, and faculty. By mandating SROs to carry firearms, we empower them to respond effectively to potential threats, thereby adding a robust layer of protection to our schools.
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Ticketing Resale Laws Need to Protect Fans not Businesses
Members of the Maryland General Assembly have made it clear that reform of the live events ticketing industry is on the agenda this session. This is encouraging news for the countless fans who have faced limited choice in the ticket market, experienced a clunky purchasing process, or felt duped by misleading pricing.
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Good Luck to the Excellent Retiring Maryland Representative, Dutch Ruppersberger
Dutch Ruppersberger 21-year Congressman and longer local Democratic Representative has announced his intention to retire, and from one conservative politically active citizen, I say “Well done, Congressman.”
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The Equities of School Choice
Possibly the most important issue facing the Maryland General Assembly this year and every year is how to improve the pervasive problems with our state system of education. It seems that each year we fall further and further behind and drift further and further away from doing what works.
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Leave No One Behind: Why Transportation Matters for People Living with Autism
Public transportation holds significant importance for individuals with autism for various compelling reasons. Primarily, it promotes independence by providing a means of mobility for those who may face challenges with driving or lack access to personal vehicles.
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State Lawmakers Should BOOST the Maryland’s School Choice Scholarship Program to Match Parents’ Demand
Maryland lawmakers will return to Annapolis today, facing crucial decisions for parents and...
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