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Tougher penalties on offenders and tougher sentencing by judges isn’t an effective anti-violence strategy.
Yes, plant new trees. But keep Maryland’s forests and old-growth, native trees healthy.
Delmarva Fisheries Association wants to set the story straight with facts, not opinions.
Does Maryland’s new congressional map disenfranchise farmers?
Advice to judges, lawmakers and politicians, offered with “the proper degree of humility.”
Grassroots group of parents, students and teachers say there is plenty of room for improvement on Kirwan recommendations.
Public transparency proposals shouldn’t be politicized — and lawmakers should fix the general inadequacy of Maryland’s public information laws.
The writer says Maryland shouldn’t shift to permanent daylight saving time — unless school start times are shifted later.
Maryland needs to modernize its high school career and tech programs and ramp up apprenticeships. This is proving successful in many countries.
Marylanders are urged to oppose I-495 toll lane plan. There are no benefits for most residents but obvious financial benefits for a private partner.