Sun Editorials
Closure of O'Farrell Center means better treatment options for Maryland youths
There's a silver lining to the state's decision to close a residential treatment center for boys in Carroll County. Maryland's Department of Juvenile Services says it will use nearly half of the $1.5 million in savings from the move to expand home-based family therapy services that have shown impressive results with juvenile offenders.
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MultimediaAudioOpinion Editor Ann LoLordo interviews presidential candidates before Md.'s primary: • Hillary Clinton (Feb. 10) • Barack Obama (Feb. 10) Video • Gov. O'Malley talks about crime, energy and superdelegates (April 6) • Residents of Baltimore talk about race relations in the U.S. (April 4) • City schools CEO Andres Alonso discusses student dropouts (Feb. 18) |
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ACORN's critics across the country accuse the group's workers of voter fraud, but the claims have the taint of hardball politics
October 13, 2008
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This week's round of state budget reductions is unlikely to be the last as the recession hits Maryland and spending priorities face potentially painful cuts
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Despite bailouts, interest rate cuts and presidential reassurances, panic continues
October 12, 2008
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Opera is cool
October 11, 2008
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Latest study documents the rewards — and many risks — of Asian oysters, but it's wrong to gamble when the Chesapeake Bay's native species still has a fighting chance
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Decision to stop marketing cold remedies to kids under 4 is good, but not sufficient
October 10, 2008
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The rejection of one appeal doesn't spell the end of LNG plant opposition
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Judge's order freeing Chinese Guantanamo detainees is a victory for civil liberties
October 09, 2008
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Latest actions to calm the nation's storm-tossed financial markets shouldn't be cause for the average investor to abandon ship altogether
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Maryland emergency medical officials take steps that should help address medevac concerns
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Baltimore's Dr. Robert C. Gallo was also a giant in the fight against AIDS
October 08, 2008
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Overgenerous retirement package given Morgan State president, others shows why Md. needed to rein in compensation for higher-ed executives
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Bank of America settlement offers real relief: keeping people in their homes
October 07, 2008
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Septic system upgrades are too good to be refused -- for the Chesapeake Bay's sake
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Healthy Howard program for uninsured could be a model for other local governments
October 06, 2008
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Deaths of an adoptive mother's two daughters leave serious questions
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Red Line option of light rail and some tunnels offers a potential compromise
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With the government rescue package signed into law, now begins the hard work of repairing the nation's financial system
October 05, 2008
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Baby, it's a wired world
October 04, 2008
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Palin, Biden held their own in style, substance
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House leadership must persuade members to approve a government rescue plan to help relieve the financial crisis and get the economy back on track
October 03, 2008
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Covert state police unit was an inexcusable exercise in spying
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First auction of power plant offsets shows cap-and-trade plan can work
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Rising number of attacks at sea threatens the world's maritime trade
October 02, 2008
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Despite the well-regarded safety record, Sunday's medevac crash deserves review
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Voters in Maryland and elsewhere should be on guard for election scams
October 01, 2008
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Congressional opponents to financial rescue package risk consequences of economy further deteriorating
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The ailing Chesapeake Bay merits a more serious approach to growth controls
September 30, 2008
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MDE must overcome two kinds of deficits: a short-term drop in funding and a long-term lack of inspectors
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North Korea, Iran remain formidable challenges for U.S. foreign policy makers
September 29, 2008
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Proposal to mandate train anti-collision technology fails to recognize realities
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Infant mortality, a complex and intractable problem, requires a comprehensive new approach in Maryland
September 28, 2008
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As Baltimore's experience suggests, a new national service program would offer dividends across the ages
September 27, 2008
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The candidates should debate tonight and the topic should be the economy
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Let riders' fingers do the talking to fight crime on Baltimore transit systems
September 26, 2008
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Maryland's death penalty should be replaced by life without parole
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Federal declaration a harsh reminder of the woeful state of native blue crab
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In tough economic times, the need is great, but the challenge is to find other ways to give and keep on giving to the community
September 25, 2008
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Prince George's officials need to speed sorting out the facts of inmate Ronnie White's death
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Capping the state's share of teacher pension costs is the right thing to do
September 24, 2008
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Slain Kenneth N. Harris Sr. was committed to improving his neighborhood and his city during his years on the Baltimore City Council
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Government bailout must offer some relief for struggling homeowners
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Ravens' surprising start revives the hearts of a wounded Orioles' nation
