democracy

Despite lip service to democracy, the international community prefers the predictability of the status quo in Syria over the uncertainty of a successful uprising there

It is a bit disconcerting that the Chair of the Harford County Republican Central Committee has such a poor understanding of the basics of American government. In his recent letter to the editor (1/4/2012), Patrick McGrady, makes the astounding statement that "American government is a republic; not a democracy."

Robert Koehler: In official statements and in media reporting, continued war and ongoing American domination are a given

The strong showing of religious parties in Egypt's recent elections isn't necessarily inimical to the emergence of democracy

Our mission of planting seeds of democracy throughout the region has been accomplished; if Iraq's democratically elected leaders now want us out, we should respect their decision and go

The riots between Egyptian Copts, Muslims and security forces suggest how difficult the country's peaceful transition to democracy may be to achieve

The Howard County Council should reject a committee's recommendation to put Ellicott City's Wheatfield neighborhood in a Columbia council district

The Gang deals with democracy and the IRS.

Czech-Americans raised $1 million to rebuild a monument to Woodrow Wilson in Prague. Several will attend dedication in the Czech capital Wednesday.

The Hays-Heighe House on the campus of Harford Community College is hosting a traveling exhibit featuring the cartoons and commentary of legendary Washington Post editorial cartoonist Herbert Block, who was known as "Herblock."

The U.S. must veto U.N. recognition of an independent Palestinian state

The U.S. is not the only country to suffer as a result of the Sept. 11 attacks and it is important to remember civilians lost in resulting wars

Proposal to slash funds to provide legal assistance to the poor falls short of America's ideals

In cities from Baltimore to Eastern Europe, our great public places and institutions are falling into disrepair

Several members of the Rodgers Forge Board of Governors have been serving on the board for 40 years or more; their dedication is laudable. We need people who will give their time. But the coming annual election reveals a board that seems obsessed with holding onto power rather than adapting to the world as it is.

Governor O'Malley plan for gerrymandered voting in Maryland highlight the moral hazards of redistricting

President Obama has shown himself all too willing to compromise, and this pragmatism, rather than being admirable, has robbed him of the ability to lead.

Law providing in-state tuition for illegal immigrants had the support of a diverse coalition who are prepared to defend it now

The Israel Project is reaching out to millions of Arabs through Facebook

With its rejection of limits on campaign contributions, U.S. Supreme Court has handed control of the political system to corporations and the rich

Legal scholar says 'Separation of campaign and state' misunderstands the Constitution and harms the country; it's time for a constitutional amendment

The assistant director of AFSCME Maryland says the new Fair Share union fee will protect workers and improve state services.

Howard county's population was 62,000 when the five-member county council was formed over 40 years ago. Now Courtney Watson's Ellicott City/Elkridge district alone is that large, and she thinks the charter review commission should discuss it.

Indictments in voter manipulation case demonstrate harm done by political zealots

Leonard Pitts notes that women also have affairs, but somehow they have the brains not to take risks that are sure to lead to public embarrassment

What will be the U.S. response to Syria's crimes against humanity

President Obama was right to rebuke Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for misrepresenting America's role as the honest broker in the peace talks

Even pro-democracy Arab demonstrators harbor a visceral hatred of Israel

The president put the Israeli-Palestinian conflict squarely in the context of the revolution sweeping the Arab world

Sooner or later Israel will have to grant Palestinians their democratic rights

The quick fall of dictatorships in Tunisia and Egypt hasn't caused the rapid fall of other regimes that many hoped for; under the circumstances, the Obama administration's wait-and-see approach may be the only viable option.