freedom of the press

Recent coverage of rape statistics demonstrates vital importance of newspapers

Columnist Susan Reimer's commentary on the death of journalist Christopher Hitchens this year insults the memory of a brilliant and courageous writer

Recalling the robocall case, the law, the courts and the First Amendment in verse

Baltimore handled the Occupy protesters correctly (and respectfully) down to their eviction from McKeldin Square

In objecting to the conviction of former Ehrlich aide Paul Schurick, Professor Rick Vatz makes false equivalencies.

Then-Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. vetoed the law that would eventually lead to aide Paul Schurick's conviction (though he was overridden by the legislature). But his objection dealt with issues entirely separate from those that will now be the basis of Mr. Schurick's appeal.

Vets supporting the Occupy Wall Street movement should take the example of the Syrian and Libyan soldiers who deserted authoritarian regimes to stand shoulder to shoulder with the people

For those of us who have benefited greatly from the service and sacrifice of veterans, perhaps the least we can do is to help them find a place for their next "tour of duty" — in the workforce.

Cal Thomas argues against a North Carolina federal judge's ruling that forcing a woman to view an ultrasound of the fetus before an abortion is a violation of her First Amendment rights.

Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said Wednesday that she hopes to avoid a "violent exchange" with Occupy Baltimore protesters, though she and other city officials declined to say when or if they would forcibly remove protesters.

Tuesday in America ... As citizens camp out on the streets of American cities to try and express their anger and frustration at the way the country and his administration have failed them, President Obama goes on TV to trade scripted quips with the always-safe Jay Leno.

Telling a whopper about one's military service may be unethical, but it shouldn't be a crime

Redistricting: Uncompetitive congressional districts mean less coverage, and a poorer national debate on important issues

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

Matthew VanDyke went to Libya in part to witness history and perhaps write about it. After being captured by Moammar Gadhafi's forces and imprisoned, he has joined the rebels fighting in the toppled strongman's final stronghold of Sirte.

Maryland will soon have to allow guns outside the home without a carry permit

I thought I would get over it, but I continue to be troubled by the criticism CNN received in some quarters for partnering with the Tea Party to bring this debate to a prime time audience.

Same-sex marriage: Baltimore archbishop has the obligation to stand up for church traditions, and the governor should not check his faith at the door

Libyan authorities have acknowledged that they have detained Matthew VanDyke, according to Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger.

The mother of a writer missing in Libya since March said Thursday her son Matthew VanDyke is being held in a prison in Tripoli.

The treatment of Dominique Strauss-Kahn has raised questions about the tradition of parading defendants before the media but the alternative of secrecy is worse

And documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act and published today at Judicial Watch show an Obama White House that tried to bully the press into submission. And when the news operation wouldn't bend, Team Obama tried to punish them.

TV baseball has been one of the great pleasures of my adult life.But by the end of Sunday's game with the Boston Red Sox, I was through with Orioles' TV baseball forever. I cannot take it any more.

As was the case two years ago when O'Malley and his family were in the Bel Air parade, they were the target of obnoxious behavior, namely parade spectators loudly booing an elected official with whom they apparently disagree.

Supreme Court's decision in Arizona case is a relatively minor setback that should not deter Maryland from embracing public financing of political candidates

The cryptic email went out this week to some of the region's news media — including WMAR-TV and The Baltimore Sun — asking journalists to appear before the city's grand jury, which plans to spend the next few months analyzing the impact of crime coverage on efforts to end violence.

U.S., Israel should not hesitate to support ouster of Assad, who has done little to promote peace in the region

President Obama should sign executive order requiring contractors to reveal secret donations

The Sun relies on inflated figures about the prevalence of mental illness to insult the character of people in Ruxton.

Rapper aims to reclaim 'Godfather of Gangsta Rap' with new album and tour