Op-ed

You’re not supposed to want to get omicron just to get it over with. In article after article, experts warn against trying to catch the virus in the hope of putting it behind you.

The late Desmond Tutu said 'hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.' With that in mind, we asked local advocates about their wishes for Baltimore in the year ahead and how they plan to remain hopeful.

Before you take that ramp onto I-95, put your foot on the gas and speed while you weave in and out of traffic, I would like to introduce myself to you. My name is Paula, and I am right over there in the right- hand lane.

When I see future unvaccinated patients, I will steer clear of assumptions and talk with them — and their family members — about their choices. These conversations may not always be easy to initiate, but more discussion and understanding could still help save lives.

Maryland senator: Under Gov. Larry Hogan’s leadership, “zombies” have been able to stalk our lands and lurk in our Chesapeake Bay.

Didion’s life and work fit into an appropriately western mold: stoic, laconic, drawn toward solitude. She was hardly a heartwarming writer, but, for a certain kind of kindred spirit, her work is unforgettable.

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, flu season was a time of dread for those of us who worked in health care.

23,228 Baltimore families — the vast majority of whom are Black — are behind on rent, thus facing possible eviction according to the latest census data.

We all are exhausted by the pandemic, but we must remain vigilant. Now more than ever, everyone needs to get fully vaccinated and boosted, wear masks, and follow recommended safety precautions.

The people who have been telling us that the current inflation is “transitory” have been wrong so far. If they keep being wrong, the Fed will have little choice but to stop simply signaling its intentions and start sharply raising rates.

President Biden’s speech on the first anniversary of the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was cathartic.

For at least the third time since the onset of the pandemic two years ago, Baltimore City courts have limited functions and shut down jury trials, with the most recent closure occurring late last month, when the Court of Appeals froze proceedings through Feb. 8, 2022, amid another virus spike.

Maybe some of the energy that has been spent over the past year analyzing and berating Joe Manchin could have been better spent grooming and supporting good state and local candidates.

Critical race theory is the new Shariah law, a boogeyman the right can use to activate and harness the racist anti-otherness that is endemic to American conservatism.

Requiring our kids to go back to school in-person in a moment of peak COVID positivity and transmission in the name of continuity of learning is not only misguided and naive, but it is also irresponsible and unconscionable.

Instead of more dystpopia, the sleeper series offers a silver lining to life's woes.

It’s probably no coincidence that Alex Garvin, America’s foremost urban expert, loved Baltimore. Alex loved cities, and Baltimore is one. But he also saw things in Baltimore that no one else in my experience has seen, and he made me see Baltimore in some new and wonderful ways.

Just before final exams last month, I sent a private chat to one of my students during a class Zoom meeting. “I’m sorry I haven’t been in touch this semester," he responded. "I’ve been in a dark place and wanted to end things.”

This struggle between those seeking unexpected truths (which is what made us great as a nation) and those worshipping alternative facts (which will destroy us as a nation) is THE story on the anniversary week of the Jan. 6 insurgency and for the coming year.

Children remain the forgotten victims of COVID-19. Too many adults act as though lower risk for kids means no risk at all. The above numbers prove that children are not immune from this virus. As omicron revs its powerful engines, those numbers will continue to grow.

On this first anniversary, it seems appropriate — indeed, necessary — to call that claim out for the despicable crock it is.

There are three flaws to this allegory: It gets the media, politics and the effect of climate change wrong.

Happy New Year, everybody! Wow, not terrible to be past 2021, is it? But, politically speaking, there were a number of moments that were at least intriguing. Let's see how many you remember.

Together with vaccinations and masking, scaling up testing is a crucial step in the fight against the spread of the omicron variant and beyond.

Five sure-fire ideas for using your cellphone to protect the American way of life and pad my personal bank account.

During this shapeless year, waiting endlessly for this pandemic to be over, I’ve found myself drawn to stories of fascinating individuals.

White House aides aren't above the law. Refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena is a crime. Interfering with an election is a crime. Attempting to overthrow the government is a crime. And there's substantial evidence that Mr. Meadows is guilty of all three.

When I look back on the eight “Harry Potter” movies, the first of which just celebrated its 20th anniversary, what strikes me most about the experience isn’t what was happening on screen — it’s what was happening in the seat next to mine.