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Archives for February 2025

World Wildlife Day: How our food choices impact biodiversity | READER COMMENTARY

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March 3 marks World Wildlife Day — a time to reflect on the devastating impact of human activity on wild species. One of the greatest but often-overlooked threats to wildlife is animal agriculture (“Public hearing planned for solar project proposed on agricultural land in Westminster,” Feb. 20). Expanding pastures and feed crops drive deforestation that displaces countless … [Read more...] about World Wildlife Day: How our food choices impact biodiversity | READER COMMENTARY

Lift taxes on Social Security benefits | READER COMMENTARY

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U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, recently announced reintroduction of the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act (H.R. 1040). This bill assists middle-class seniors by eliminating the federal income tax on Social Security benefits (“Trump, Musk could ‘crater’ Social Security, former commissioner Martin O’Malley says,” Feb. 19). President Donald Trump campaigned to … [Read more...] about Lift taxes on Social Security benefits | READER COMMENTARY

Maryland lawmakers should shut the door on squatters | READER COMMENTARY

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Our Maryland lawmakers in Annapolis should rush to support legislation to increase fines and sentences for criminal groups practicing organized crime and other forms of squatting (“Maryland must protect property owners from squatters,” Jan. 19). The proposed legislation for this offense apparently has flaws that garner opposition. I understand sometimes criminals pretend to be … [Read more...] about Maryland lawmakers should shut the door on squatters | READER COMMENTARY