Commentary

Baltimore County Executive John A. Olszewski Jr.’s proposed budget represents a courageous effort to address the county’s fiscal challenges. He has operated with an...

There’s a quick and easy cure for the opioid curse. Turn off the television sets. Better yet, outlaw all pharmaceutical advertising the way that...

As an educator, I need more time to plan lessons and teach – not test – my students.From when I arrive at 7:15 a.m.,...

Sometimes we are presented with a unique opportunity to significantly improve commerce in Maryland while also addressing real social and environmental challenges. Such is...

Reporters ask impertinent questions to get pertinent answers.The best of them are relentless in their pursuit of information, for the most part respectful to...

Last month, the trash wheels in Baltimore’s harbor reached a dubious milestone: they had collected more than 1 million containers made from expanded polystyrene...

History repeats itself for someone, or some two, who claim to have the votes for speaker but don’t.Del. Adrienne Jones is a first, all...

Prescription drug costs are skyrocketing across the United States. Take insulin, for example. The cost of this life-saving drug nearly tripled between 2002 and...

If Del. Dereck E. Davis (D-Prince George’s) loses his bid to become speaker of the Maryland house on Wednesday, it won't be because he's...

The Maryland House of Delegates faces a historic decision on Wednesday. For the first time since 2002, we will elect a new speaker. And...