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The combustible word “reparations” was first officially heard in Maryland politics around 1969-70. The civil rights movement was at its peak, blurred, as it…
As we head into the final month of the 2019 General Assembly, Gov. Larry Hogan and his Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn will be watching…
It is very difficult to maintain a strong horse racing industry for owners, breeders, trainers, jockeys, track owners, track employees and the Maryland businesses…
March 8, 2019, marks International Women’s Day, a day when people around the world celebrate the accomplishments of women and raise awareness of the…
One of the challenges of the job application process is knowing what your “market value” is and being able to communicate that in a…
Fifty percent off is good, but 100 percent off is better. When it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, these are the stakes for…
Shamefully, racism by another public official in the DMV just reared its ugly head — this time in our Maryland. It’s going to take deep listening and…
Unless you and your family are eating a completely organic diet, chances are you’ve got plenty of pesticides in your body. A groundbreaking new…
It’s an iron law of governance: Government can never do enough in an area where it previously did nothing. The obvious begins and ends…
UPDATED: Retired state employees owe Ken Fitch and attorneys Deborah A. Holloway Hill and Breon Johnson a huge debt of gratitude. [“Leading the Fight…