In town halls and in conversations with community associations across Maryland over the past two years, citizens have expressed concern with the state of our juvenile justice system. Maryland prosecutors from across the state have consistently echoed the frustrations of our constituents who have all but given up any hope of justice being served when juveniles commit … [Read more...] about There’s hope for Maryland’s juvenile justice system | GUEST COMMENTARY
NOAA: Satellite data for hurricane forecasts won’t be cut off for another month
The cutoff of key satellite data needed for hurricane forecasting has been delayed by one month, until July 31, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said on Monday. Earlier this month, NOAA said it would discontinue the “ingest, processing and distribution” of data collected by three weather satellites that the agency jointly runs with the Defense Department. The … [Read more...] about NOAA: Satellite data for hurricane forecasts won’t be cut off for another month
Supreme Court gives Trump free rein | READER COMMENTARY
It’s distressing that the Supreme Court has given Donald Trump even more license to run roughshod over conventional methods of implementing large-scale initiatives. His warlike actions in Iran, despite campaign promises to the contrary, blatantly bypassed the need to gain approval from the legislative branch of government. What will this cost us in terms of military commitments … [Read more...] about Supreme Court gives Trump free rein | READER COMMENTARY
The courts’ new powers | EDITORIAL CARTOON
Supreme Court affirmed what Maryland parents have always known | GUEST COMMENTARY
On Friday, the United States Supreme Court handed down a victory for Maryland families. In its decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, the court affirmed a simple truth that too many school districts — Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) included — have tried to ignore: Parents have the fundamental right to direct their children’s education, particularly when it comes to sensitive … [Read more...] about Supreme Court affirmed what Maryland parents have always known | GUEST COMMENTARY