Commentary

by Todd OppenheimJun 20, 2020

Tragic in-custody deaths happen as part of a continuum that starts with unconstitutional stops and bogus police reports, a Baltimore public defender writes. [OP-ED]

Jun 9, 2020

One way to detoxify the police culture: Rein in their union

Some practical steps to reshape police behavior by taking away the extraordinary power of the Fraternal Order of Police to thwart accountability. [OP-ED]

Special SeriesMay 18, 2020

The Sheila Dixon story: It wasn’t just about the gift cards

Her ethical, moral and legal transgressions weren’t just a onetime lapse – they lasted a full decade. [OP-ED]

Special SeriesMay 9, 2020

The next battleground: Keeping the elderly in multi-generational households safe from Covid-19

Remember what happened in nursing homes when officials stepped in too late? Without swift action, the elderly living in extended families could become the next coronavirus victims.

Special SeriesMay 3, 2020

One part of Baltimore watches the Blue Angels, as another is watched back by the police “spy plane”

Some citizens looked up at the military flyover, while a surveillance plane looked down on others.

Special SeriesApr 28, 2020

How inaction by two federal agencies led to the spread of coronavirus in nursing homes

The public deserves answers from government regulators – and the 100,000 nursing home residents in Maryland need to be tested for the deadly virus right now.

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Special SeriesApr 10, 2020

In West Baltimore’s corner stores: no Purell at the door, but plenty of COVID-19 danger

Special SeriesMar 30, 2020

With Calloway house teardown looming, an activist laments the lack of leadership that let it happen

Jan 28, 2020

Friends-and-family approach to filling legislative vacancies in Maryland must end

Dec 11, 2019

Worse than Young’s gaffes is his refusal to enforce a new law

Special SeriesAug 30, 2019

Sewage spill at Lake Roland poses an important test for Johnny Olszewski

Jul 15, 2019

An open letter to Jack Young: Open up police brutality settlements to scrutiny

Jun 6, 2019

“Cops who care” will present Historic Pennsylvania Avenue Parade on Saturday

Jun 5, 2019

Gender neutral bathroom bill before Baltimore’s City Council is a step in the right direction

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Mar 27, 2019

The dirty secret in the data: Equity in Baltimore schools is a long way off

Mar 22, 2019

Seeds for UMMS contracting scandal were sowed in ethics-challenged Annapolis

Mar 9, 2019

How much housing discrimination to allow? None!

Feb 25, 2019

Despite its troubled history with East Baltimore, Hopkins needs a police force

Nov 20, 2018

For black Baltimore, BPD’s treatment of Anthony Derlunas stings

Nov 2, 2018

Police overtime spending violates Baltimore’s charter

Sep 7, 2018

Who “owns” Baltimore’s beat-up, poorly air-conditioned schools?

Jul 31, 2018

Amid “Me Too” allegations, constituents want Del. Curt Anderson to resign if not cleared

Apr 20, 2018

Collateral damage as Baltimore overhauls its rental property regulations: poor renters

Jan 22, 2018

Kevin Plank’s vision wasn’t big enough for Amazon