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John Delaney has positioned himself as a unifier, pledging that as president, he would work to resolve America’s increasing political polarization.

The populist and virulently anti-American ideals that propelled Donald Trump to the presidency are manifesting themselves in the Democratic Party.

In Carroll County, commissioner government “Loyalists” repeat and rehash the same myths about charter government. It’s time to put these fables to the test.

Maryland Democrats are deriding Republican Governor Larry Hogan's pledge of bipartisanship as he withholds money intended for Baltimore.

By Luke Broadwater

Jul 7, 2019

Hillary Clinton's candidacy was an inflection point, because it galvanized not only the GOP's turn toward nationalism but the Democrats' turn toward socialism.

If you believe in fair elections, you should be disappointed in the Supreme Court's recent decision on gerrymandering.

Republicans in Congress must address threats to our democracy and help give states the tools and resources they need to protect our elections.

As the fiscal year begins, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan hasn't said whether he'll release millions of dollars for programs the legislature added to the budget.

By Luke Broadwater

Jul 2, 2019

Republicans are holding the flag hostage, alongside its values. This takeover of the literal fabric of our nation is ripping apart the figurative fabric,

The use of the terms “capitalism” and “socialism” among Democratic candidates for president is in need of an intervention by some political scientists.

For Carroll County, the U.S. Supreme Court offered a chance to address gerrymandered districts that were drawn to favor Democrats. It didn't deliver.

Jonah Goldberg: The ongoing confrontation with China highlights the moral blind spot of economic nationalism — on the right and the left.

The Supreme Court decided that complaints of partisan gerrymandering — including allegations brought in Maryland — should not be resolved by federal courts.

Clarence Page: Joe Biden's flip on federal funding for abortions is no worse than Donald Trump's abortion switch.

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule Thursday morning on a high-profile case alleging unconstitutional partisan gerrymandering in Maryland.

By Luke Broadwater

Jun 26, 2019

A lawsuit that alleges a 2020 census question pushed by the Trump administration violates minorities' rights will be sent back to a federal court in Maryland.

A Maryland judge says new evidence suggests a racially discriminatory motive behind Trump administration's push to ask everyone about citizenship status.

bs-ed-op-0623-goldberg-media-20190621. TEXT: Jonah Goldberg: Media shout "Racist!" when talking about the GOP but whisper "It's complicated" about Dems.

Corine Frank, the vice chairwoman of the Anne Arundel County Republican Central Committee, has been named executive director of the Maryland GOP.

By Doug Donovan

Jun 21, 2019

It's more imperative now than ever to remove Donald Trump from office, says Jules Witcover.

Even some Republicans in Baltimore-area local governments are showing a willingness to raise taxes to fund schools.

Robert B. Reich: The real threat to America isn't President Trump's "Deep State"; it's his "Corrupt State."

The House is poised to approve legislation to protect the 2020 election from foreign interference but the Senate may have other plans.

bs-ed-op-0617-goldberg-superpowers-20190614. TEXT: Jonah Goldberg: Donald Trump's political superpowers only work on the Republican party.

To commemorate Juneteenth, Alveda King was set to appear at Morgan State University, then a church and later a children's book reading in Annapolis.

By Christina Tkacik

Jun 15, 2019

Legislation would help voters see who is targeting us with paid ads on Facebook, Twitter and Google — the platforms of choice for Russian interference.

Trump wants to be acclaimed dictator and he has followers who would agree to it. That is news.

California takes a step toward making sure undocumented don't slip through health care cracks.

Jonah Goldberg: Conservatives increasingly have to be all in, heaping praise on Mr. Trump's behavior or scolding those who criticize it.

He won't run against Donald Trump, but Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's experience gives him room to help move the Republican Party forward on several issues.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Monday he’s open to considering a presidential campaign in 2024 after his term ends — but ruled out running for the U.S. Senate.

By Luke Broadwater

Jun 4, 2019

Jules Witcover: George W. Bush should stand up to the president and restore respectability to the Republican Party.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he won't challenge President Donald Trump in the Republican primary in 2020.

The Republicans, who controlled Congress for several years, are to blame for not coming up with a good immigration plan

Donald Trump is the worst president in American history and the most deserving of removal from office before the expiration of his term.

I like our founding fathers’ concept of three coequal parts of government. We need checks and balances.

If the Congress can vote to impeach Bill Clinton and force Richard Nixon to resign, then they should also put up a constitutional challenge to Donald Trump.

Gov. Larry Hogan should sign legislation on clean energy, prescription drugs, Obamacare and more.

Delegate Impallaria deserves to be booted from House for his own actions and not those of anyone else including Republican central committees.

Dels. Rick Impallaria and Mary Ann Lisanti are just the latest examples of Maryland politicians behaving badly — and not feeling bad about it at all.

The Maryland Republican Party is calling on Del. Rick Impallaria to resign. Members have approved a resolution calling him "unworthy" of his title.

By Pamela Wood

May 20, 2019

The 2019 Maryland General Assembly saw 188 legislators introduced 2,497 bills. Capital News Service broke down some of the most interesting statistics.

Republicans nationwide could learn a lesson or two from Maryland's governor, who the won the heart of this tan skinned, black bearded, Muslim guy.

bs-ed-op-0521-witcover-impeachment-20190520. Jules Witcover: The Senate's Republican majority must end its silence on Donald Trump's lawless presidency.

The Baltimore County Council reduced County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.’s $3.4 billion spending plan by $14 million.

By Alison Knezevich

May 17, 2019

Keeping our republican form of government has never been more challenged than it is now under the corrupt and dictatorial regime of Donald Trump.

A two-party system that gives Republicans more say in Baltimore politics won't solve the city's problems.

Jules Witcover: Robert Mueller's leaked letter has cast a new cloud over the president and attorney general.

Middle-of-the-road Democrats should seriously consider registering in the GOP to boost Gov. Hogan's White House ambitions.

Maryland Democrats may vote unanimously for their choice of speaker, but they are far from unified.