Recent Articles from Editorial Advisory Board
It’s time for a resolution to Pines’ plagiarism allegation
Nearly a year ago, the University of Maryland commenced an investigation into the charge of plagiarism by its president, Darryll Pines. The charge was leveled by the conservative outlet, The […]
Council should reject choice for Baltimore County Inspector General
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier has nominated Khadija Walker to replace Kelly Madigan as the County’s Inspector General. The nomination is subject to confirmation by the county council. We urge […]
Justice shouldn’t be delayed or denied
Nearly 750 years ago it was written in the Magna Carta, “To no one will we sell, to no one will we refuse or delay the right to justice.” Centuries […]
Trump’s battles with the media troubling
Trump sues WSJ over Epstein letter and scores $16M CBS deal as Colbert’s show is canceled ahead of Paramount-Skydance merger with FCC ties.
City’s new website project leaves questions
Baltimore charges the highest real property tax in the state and this past year it talked about wanting to increase residents’ income taxes. City residents ought to focus on just how efficiently the city spends the revenue it helps to generate.
Threats of legal liability against justice officials bring concerns
Several recent developments in the administration of justice in this state have caused us concern for the potential criminal liability under federal law of state law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and lawyers representing private parties.
Media outlets need to remember what a free press is
President Donald Trump and his administration continue their strong-arm tactics to rein in the media that have reported unflattering stories about him and his administration.
UMGC’s ad spend raises questions
In a classic case of monkey see, monkey do, the University of Maryland Global Campus justified it’s new $245 million, three year advertising spend, by claiming that other online universities are spending even more money on advertising.
Federal funding cuts threaten more than Maryland universities
Maryland universities face massive federal grant cuts, student loan caps, and visa threats, endangering jobs, research, and health care access.
Keep Thurgood Marshall, Tubman Navy ship names
The Editorial Advisory Board urges the Navy to not rename ships honoring Harriet Tubman and Thurgood Marshall.
Maryland needs a statewide business court
To attract and retain companies, Maryland must create a centralized business court with judges skilled in complex corporate and commercial law.
Balancing protest rights and the rise in antisemitism
Rising antisemitism sparks debate over free speech, campus protests, and the line between criticism of Israel and hate against Jews.





