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    Tom Zirpoli: Why Republicans lost last week | COMMENTARY

    President Donald Trump in the Cabinet Room of the White House on Friday. (Evan Vucci/AP)
    Voters sent a message to Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress last week, writes Tom Zirpoli.
    President Donald Trump in the Cabinet Room of the White House on Friday. (Evan Vucci/AP)
    Carroll County Sheriff Jim DeWees. (Brian Krista/Carroll County Times)

    Chris Fiora: DeWees must step down as Carroll County sheriff | READER COMMENTARY

    Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters about Democratic victories on Election Day, at the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday, day 36 of the government shutdown. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

    Chris Roemer: Democrats must reject political litmus tests | COMMENTARY

    Federal Patrol agents stand outside an ICE processing facility in the Chicago suburb of Broadview, Ill., Oct. 21, 2025. (Nam Y. Huh/AP)

    Tom Zirpoli: The economic damage of mass deportations | COMMENTARY

    By Tom Zirpoli
    November 4, 2025 at 1:32 p.m.
    With America's embrace of mass deportations under the Trump administration, we're repeating the mistakes of...
    The ChatGPT app icon is seen on a smartphone screen. (Kiichiro Sato/AP)

    Chris Roemer: Don’t put teens’ mental health in the hands of AI | COMMENTARY

    By Chris Roemer
    October 30, 2025 at 2:25 p.m.
    Society's embrace of artificial intelligence is already having devastating, and sometimes fatal, effects on teens'...
    President Donald Trump, right, shakes the hand of Russia's President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 15, 2025. (Jae C. Hong/AP)

    Tom Zirpoli: Trump bows to Putin, again | COMMENTARY

    By Tom Zirpoli
    October 28, 2025 at 3:13 p.m.
    Vladimir Putin has one card in his war on Ukraine, writes Tom Zirpoli: the Trump...
    House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., left, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speak to reporters outside the Senate chamber as they charge President Donald Trump and the Republicans with the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Oct. 16, 2025. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

    Chris Roemer: Don’t let politicians convince you to give up on Constitution | COMMENTARY

    By Chris Roemer
    October 23, 2025 at 4:03 p.m.
    "Both parties claim any judicial decision that thwarts their political objectives is proof the court...
    Thousands of protesters fill Times Square during a "No Kings" protest on Saturday in New York. (Olga Fedorova/AP)

    Tom Zirpoli: Multiple wins for democracy | COMMENTARY

    By Tom Zirpoli
    October 21, 2025 at 2:45 p.m.
    The past week featured multiple wins for the cause of democracy, writes Tom Zirpoli.
    New York State Attorney General Letitia James.(Mary Altaffer/AP)

    Chris Roemer: Letitia James’ chickens come home to roost | COMMENTARY

    By Chris Roemer
    October 16, 2025 at 1:28 p.m.
    Chris Roemer: Democrats are learning that political retribution through prosecutions can be used against them,...
    FBI Director Kash Patel speaks with Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., as he appears before the House Judiciary Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 17, 2025. (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

    Carl Burdette: Kash Patel’s résumé is impeccable | COMMENTARY

    By Carl Burdette
    October 15, 2025 at 2:59 p.m.
    Carl Burdette writes to push back on criticism against FBI Director Kash Patel.
    Most volunteers at Gilchrist Hospice Care work directly with patients — keeping them company, running errands and supporting their families. Others fulfill administrative duties or help with special events. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

    Tom Zirpoli: Request hospice sooner rather than later | COMMENTARY

    By Tom Zirpoli
    October 14, 2025 at 2:51 p.m.
    If you think you or a loved one needs hospice care, don't wait too long...
    Student desks in a classroom at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. (Staff File)

    Chris Roemer: Why public schools fail | COMMENTARY

    By Chris Roemer
    October 9, 2025 at 3:14 p.m.
    Public schools don't have to worry about what works as much as businesses in the...
    President Donald Trump walking off stage after speaking to a gathering of top U.S. military commanders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sept. 30, 2025, in Quantico, Va. (Evan Vucci/AP)

    Tom Zirpoli: Two speeches that define Trump | COMMENTARY

    By Tom Zirpoli
    October 7, 2025 at 1:50 p.m.
    Two recent speeches by Donald Trump are a damning indictment of his presidency, writes Tom...
    Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.

    Chris Roemer: Why won’t Chuck Schumer just retire? | COMMENTARY

    By Chris Roemer
    October 2, 2025 at 2:23 p.m.
    It's past time that Chuck Schumer retired as a senator, writes Chris Roemer. Why is...
    New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks at a rally with Hotel and Gaming Trades Council workers, in New York, Aug. 20, 2025. (Richard Drew/AP)

    Tom Zirpoli: The hypocritical alarmism over Zohran Mamdani | COMMENTARY

    By Tom Zirpoli
    September 30, 2025 at 2:54 p.m.
    Tom Zirpoli: "While Republicans are OK with some socialism for their rich friends, Zohran Mamdani...
    The Maryland State House in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

    Chris Roemer: Carroll County’s independence is under threat | COMMENTARY

    By Chris Roemer
    September 25, 2025 at 3:09 p.m.
    Chris Roemer: The right of Carroll County citizens to govern themselves faces a new attack...
    Excavators work on a project site in Baltimore. (Staff File)

    Construction noise is a real threat to public health | GUEST COMMENTARY

    By Samuel S. Akosile
    September 25, 2025 at 2:38 p.m.
    Jackhammers and bulldozers may be the sound of progress, but they also pose a real...
    The Maryland State House in Annapolis. (Brian Witte/AP)

    Damning report on sex offenders in foster homes is a wake-up call | GUEST COMMENTARY

    By Torrey Snow
    September 24, 2025 at 3:23 p.m.
    A soul-crushing audit revealed sex offenders living at the same addresses as vulnerable youth in...
    President Donald Trump holds charts as he speaks about the economy in the Oval Office of the White House, Aug. 7, 2025, in Washington. (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

    Tom Zirpoli: Trump disrupted a strong economy | COMMENTARY

    By Tom Zirpoli
    September 23, 2025 at 2:09 p.m.
    Donald Trump claims he's delivered the “best economy we’ve ever had.” Reality tells a different...
    Charlie Kirk hands out hats before speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 10, 2025. (Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP)

    Chris Roemer: Charlie Kirk’s message will never die | COMMENTARY

    By Chris Roemer
    September 18, 2025 at 1:55 p.m.
    Charlie Kirk was true to his faith, and in the end, he was shot and...
    Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook in September 2022, in Washington. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

    Tom Zirpoli: Who is Lisa Cook, Federal Reserve governor targeted by Trump? | COMMENTARY

    By Tom Zirpoli
    September 16, 2025 at 2:16 p.m.
    Donald Trump's attempt to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board is a dangerous...
     Charlie Kirk speaks during a town hall meeting in March 2025 in Oconomowoc, Wis. (Jeffrey Phelps/AP)

    In wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, embrace debate, reject violence | COMMENTARY

    By Corynne Courpas
    September 15, 2025 at 2:57 p.m.
    Let us all work together to promote spirited political debate and reject violence, writes Corynne...
    Gov. Wes Moore and General Assembly leadership in Annapolis in March 2025. (Natalie Jones/Staff)

    Del. April Rose: Carroll County under threat of Democrats’ green agenda | COMMENTARY

    By April Rose
    September 15, 2025 at 2:47 p.m.
    Maryland's leaders in Annapolis are looking to advance their green agenda at the expense of...
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