March 3 marks World Wildlife Day — a time to reflect on the devastating impact of human activity on wild species. One of the greatest but often-overlooked threats to wildlife is animal agriculture (“Public hearing planned for solar project proposed on agricultural land in Westminster,” Feb. 20). Expanding pastures and feed crops drive deforestation that displaces countless … [Read more...] about World Wildlife Day: How our food choices impact biodiversity | READER COMMENTARY
Lift taxes on Social Security benefits | READER COMMENTARY
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, recently announced reintroduction of the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act (H.R. 1040). This bill assists middle-class seniors by eliminating the federal income tax on Social Security benefits (“Trump, Musk could ‘crater’ Social Security, former commissioner Martin O’Malley says,” Feb. 19). President Donald Trump campaigned to … [Read more...] about Lift taxes on Social Security benefits | READER COMMENTARY
Maryland lawmakers should shut the door on squatters | READER COMMENTARY
Our Maryland lawmakers in Annapolis should rush to support legislation to increase fines and sentences for criminal groups practicing organized crime and other forms of squatting (“Maryland must protect property owners from squatters,” Jan. 19). The proposed legislation for this offense apparently has flaws that garner opposition. I understand sometimes criminals pretend to be … [Read more...] about Maryland lawmakers should shut the door on squatters | READER COMMENTARY
Paulie Gee’s closing Thursday after eight years in Hampden
Paulie Gee’s Hampden, a Brooklyn, New York pizzeria franchise, is closing its doors on Thursday after eight years. Robert Hanlon and Jack Armstrong first reported the news on their Instagram page, Bob’s Pizza Tour. The Hampden restaurant, owned by Kelly Beckham, opened its doors at 3535 Chestnut Ave. in 2016. A representative from Paulie Gee’s could not be immediately reached … [Read more...] about Paulie Gee’s closing Thursday after eight years in Hampden
More power for the president? Most Americans say no in new Pew poll
Most Americans think it’s “too risky” to give presidents more power, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center. The poll, conducted Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, found that 65% of people think it would be too risky to give President Donald Trump more power to deal directly with the nation’s problems. The poll found a higher share of Americans, 78%, think it would be too risky … [Read more...] about More power for the president? Most Americans say no in new Pew poll