by David A. PlymyerJul 15, 2019
An open letter to Jack Young: Open up police brutality settlements to scrutiny
Here’s an opportunity to set yourself apart from the big-talk, little-action crowd, says a longtime government attorney.
Commentary
Jun 6, 2019
“Cops who care” will present Historic Pennsylvania Avenue Parade on Saturday
A model for community policing? Baltimore Police officers help reestablish a long-dormant neighborhood parade.
Jun 5, 2019
Gender neutral bathroom bill before Baltimore’s City Council is a step in the right direction
One in three members of the LGBT community reports being harassed when attempting to use public restrooms. For trans individuals, the experience is worse.
Apr 1, 2019
UMMS self-dealing scandal a product of privatization
What’s really unhealthy at Baltimore’s once-public hospitals: How their executives pay themselves millions, strip employees of rights and sue impoverished patients. [OP-ED]
Mar 27, 2019
The dirty secret in the data: Equity in Baltimore schools is a long way off
Fixing the racial disparities and lack of support for special needs students means facing up to how bad things are now. OP-ED
Mar 22, 2019
Seeds for UMMS contracting scandal were sowed in ethics-challenged Annapolis
Privatized by state lawmakers, the hospital network’s board combined the opacity of private industry with the cronyism of Maryland politics. [OP-ED]
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