Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.

Robert Ehrlich Jr.: before the image of kneeling players, booing fans and the worst PR season in league history fades from memory, a few takeaways are in order.

Late last month, Maryland's Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council released a comprehensive reform package that will save hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars over the next 10 years and make our streets safer. This move should be applauded and is long overdue. It represents a dedication by Maryland's leaders to reform a bloated and inefficient corrections system.

With the national and international focus on Baltimore and discussion of what ails our inner-city neighborhoods, a new opportunity has arisen. We can ascertain why my father's efforts did not succeed and what else needs to be done to help not only Sandtown, but all the country's blighted inner-city neighborhoods.

Two recent Presidential pronouncements reflect the essential Barack Obama. Each also explains why so many view him to be the weakest of American presidents.

The ACA may indeed be one of the more damaging pieces of legislation passed by Congress in many years, but it sure has given us new insight into how and why progressives do what they do. Scary.

History should give Democrats pause before they go "all in" on Hillary again.

Robert Ehrlich offers a suggestion for what President Obama should have said after another midterm shellacking.

American culture is increasingly secular and permissive, says Bob Ehrlich.

The Democrats have led the country astray; vote them out.

Political ploys — including the prosecution of Tom Delay and claims that voter reforms discriminate — irk Maryland's former governor.

Every politician wants a legacy — an issue or institution that evolves far beyond the official's time in public office. Sometimes, unexpected events intervene and the intended legacy items do not go according to plan. My experience is a good example of such an unplanned legacy.

Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.: As Supreme Court takes of health reform, even the president's supporters are running away from it

Robert Ehrlich says America needs local sources of cheap energy

Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.: Mixed-up priorities are revealed when purchasing allergy medicine requires a photo ID but voting doesn't

Fathers play an essential role in child-rearing, and too many young people are growing up without one

Bob Ehrlich's take on his one-time colleague, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich

Former governor launches weekly op-ed column