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Guest Commentary: Montgomery Democratic Committee's Latest Vote Undermines Democracy
The Democratic Party of Maryland has long prioritized party above the public interest. The latest manifestation of this gross abuse of...
Guest Commentary: Hogan Brings Trump-Style, Law-and-Order Politics to Maryland
Despite his bipartisan posturing, Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan is injecting Trump-style “law-and-order” politics into this legislative session,...
Guest Commentary: State Is Missing An Opportunity by Not Funding Farms, Families Program
Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Joseph Bartenfelder’s commentary regarding the Maryland Farms and Families Program raises...
Guest Commentary: Clean Energy Jobs Act Enjoys Wide Support
By Brian J. Feldman and C. William Frick Marylanders are concerned about the impact climate change is having on our communities, our...
EPA Reverses Decision to Ban Dangerous Pesticide; General Assembly Must Fight Back
In the 2018 Maryland General Assembly, we have much to do to thwart some of the Trump administration’s worst policies and protect our own...
Guest Commentary: Science, Not Ideology Should Drive Health Policy
Matt Mossburg’s path to addiction recovery is laudable. We admire his courage in sharing his experience with addiction and his desire to...
Guest Commentary: Corporate Windfalls, Public Austerity
I believe Montgomery County is worth investing in – as a place to live, a place to work, and a place to grow your business. That means we...
Guest Commentary: The Opioid Epidemic -- Why We Are Losing
Four years ago, I received a Christmas gift that saved my life: The Gift of Desperation. In addiction recovery, this gift opens the door...
Guest Commentary: Montgomery County, Let’s Focus on Jobs, Education, Transportation
Life was not easy for me when I came to this country. I was only 8 years old when I fled the Vietnam War with my family. Our journey to...
Guest Commentary: Montgomery County Can Thrive Without Raising Property Taxes
My parents were people who dedicated their free time to helping others. My father was a union plumber. My mother was an active member of...
Guest Commentary: To Move Montgomery Forward, County Must Find Common Ground
I am a Democrat running for an at-large seat on the Montgomery County Council. In this piece I’ll share with you a little about myself,...
Guest Commentary: Montgomery County at a Crossroads
When I tell people I am running for an at-large seat on the Montgomery County Council, the typical response I often receive from...
Guest Commentary: Redeveloping Old Silver Spring Library Is Smart Land Use
Many Montgomery County families are feeling squeezed – pinched between caring for young children and caring for aging parents. I know...
Guest Commentary: Experienced Leadership Will Move Montgomery Co. Forward
I have spent the past 20 years helping to build a more forward-thinking Montgomery County – where our children have access to a great...
Guest Commentary: Trump's Tax Cuts Are the Right Cuts at the Right Time
Most Americans agree that tax reform and significant tax cuts are badly needed. The keys to successfully reinventing our tax system are...
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