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A tangle of conflicting regional alliances and enmities has left the U.S. with few good options to prevent Iraq from falling apart

Maryland's economy has grown almost without fail in the last quarter century, ticking up year after year. But 2013 was not among them.

The four members of the Harford County Council who are running for re-election this year face varying degrees of opposition to hold onto their seats ranging from none, to very little to some.

In a compelling GOP field, businessman and former cabinet secretary Larry Hogan stands out as someone who can not only win but also bring real change to Annapolis.

Latest report shows state's lackluster GDP is not the fault of high taxes or regulations but reduced federal government spending

Maryland has made it easier to vote, while so many other states have made it harder.

The Sun makes endorsements in selected Howard County races.

In a time without the Internet or social media, Tiananmen Square was a coherent, collaborative effort to express dissatisfaction and clear goals for reform. It was a moment of possibility, and so long as it is remembered as such, there is hope for China.

Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake — who has gained a national reputation for welcoming Hispanic families to the city — joined a growing chorus of Maryland officials Tuesday raising concerns about a proposal to turn a vacant office building into a shelter for immigrant children.

This is the same "revolving door" that the federal government prohibits for ethical reasons so that General Officers (GO) can't create jobs for themselves or their cronies after they leave there GO position.

The tea party may think it's fighting big government, but it's in the pocket of big business.

A new effort is underway to increase the number of Hispanic and Latino employees within the federal workforce, where they remain among the most underrepresented minority groups despite being one of the nation's fastest growing demographics.

Newspapers are in trouble. Not just because of the Internet and advertising and subscriptions. But because, according to a recent Pew Research Center poll, only 28 percent of Americans think that journalists contribute a lot to society's well being.

Dirty money in Baltimore County politics

The poor state of our nation's infrastructure is shocking. Driving on Maryland roads in need of repair costs the state nearly $1.6 billion a year in operating costs and vehicle repairs; that's $422 per motorist. Congress should not only boost the Highway Trust Fund, but also take steps to incentivize public-private partnerships in infrastructure investment.