Whatever criticism Gov. Wes Moore may draw for his decision to issue a staggering 175,000 pardons on misdemeanor marijuana charges, one has to acknowledge the unreasonableness of maintaining the status quo. Maryland has today not only legalized pot but now rakes in huge fees from its licensed dispensaries. Yet there still are individuals — and they are disproportionately likely … [Read more...] about Pardons are one small step in healing drug war wounds | STAFF COMMENTARY
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Orioles minor league report: Cade Povich was first. When could it be Chayce McDermott’s turn?
Cade Povich couldn’t help but laugh when talking about Chayce McDermott. Povich was thinking of the crazy swings opposing hitters sometimes take off McDermott’s nasty stuff. From the swords on outside sliders to the check swings on fastballs at the top of the zone, McDermott, the Orioles’ No. 2 pitching prospect behind Povich, is an uncomfortable at-bat for opposing hitters in … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league report: Cade Povich was first. When could it be Chayce McDermott’s turn?
MM 6.17: 3 Maryland baseball players earn ABCA All-Region honors
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. This is the Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. Three Terps received American Baseball Coaches Association All-Region honors Friday. Second baseman Sam Hojnar earned a first-team nod, while infielder Eddie Hacopian and pitcher Logan Berrier were named to the second team. Hojnar played all 56 … [Read more...] about MM 6.17: 3 Maryland baseball players earn ABCA All-Region honors
Iowa law letting authorities charge people facing deportation blocked for now
A federal judge temporarily blocked an Iowa law allowing law enforcement to file charges against people with outstanding deportation orders or who'd been denied entry to the U.S. … [Read more...] about Iowa law letting authorities charge people facing deportation blocked for now
Ask Amy: I got pranked with this reader question
Dear Readers: In advance to my departure from this column, I’m spending the next couple of weeks rerunning some favorites. I don’t really have any way of “fool-proofing” the queries sent in to me, and so I’ve treated most of them as if they are serious – or at least genuine. But sometimes, I’m the fool, and here is proof: In 2015 I got pranked when I chose to answer a question … [Read more...] about Ask Amy: I got pranked with this reader question