Like misbehaving children, Republicans in Congress need reminders and reprimands from their Republican leaders to stop making sexist and racist comments about Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, told his fellow House members that Harris’ “ethnicity or her gender has nothing to do with this … [Read more...] about Tom Zirpoli: Identity politics is Trump’s calling card | COMMENTARY
Dan Rodricks: I listen for the candidate who speaks of children. All of us should. | STAFF COMMENTARY
I listen for the candidate who speaks of children — not that Americans should have more of them, but that we should take better care of the ones we have. I listen for the candidate who speaks of children because elections are about the future. You might vote in November based on a single issue or grievance, but the overriding issue is the future of the country — the one we … [Read more...] about Dan Rodricks: I listen for the candidate who speaks of children. All of us should. | STAFF COMMENTARY
Storm watch ahead of the Harris vs. Trump debate | EDITORIAL CARTOON
Baltimore reaches opioid settlement with Walgreens; three defendants remain in ongoing lawsuit
The City of Baltimore has reached a settlement with Walgreens, leaving three remaining defendants in the city’s ongoing lawsuit against drug manufacturers and distributors accused of contributing to the opioid crisis. The settlement, the terms of which will not be disclosed until next month, brings the total amount the city has won from opioid companies to more than $402.5 … [Read more...] about Baltimore reaches opioid settlement with Walgreens; three defendants remain in ongoing lawsuit
Orioles magic number tracker: When and how Baltimore can clinch a playoff spot
It’s that time of year again. The final month of MLB’s regular season is here, and the Orioles are in striking distance of clinching a playoff berth. They enter Monday with an 82-62 record and half a game behind the New York Yankees (82-61) for first place in the American League East. If Baltimore makes the postseason, it will be the club’s first time doing so in consecutive … [Read more...] about Orioles magic number tracker: When and how Baltimore can clinch a playoff spot