Re-entering Society — and the Voting Booth

Re-entering Society — and the Voting Booth

| Jun 3, 2015 | Rights / DemocracyFollowing the recent uprising in Baltimore, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan promised that he’d work to reduce crime in the state. He also affirmed that Marylanders who’d been convicted of felonies and done their time should be able to reenter society as free...
The Poor Suffer from Hunger — Not the Munchies

The Poor Suffer from Hunger — Not the Munchies

| Nov 19, 2014 | Food / FarmingThanksgiving is an occasion when we gather with our families for festive meals. It’s also a time when many of us donate to help the less fortunate celebrate with their families. This holiday binds us all together: At least once a year, you should be able to sit around...
Afghanistan’s Poppy Output Hits New Highs

Afghanistan’s Poppy Output Hits New Highs

| Nov 5, 2014 | Peace / SecurityI have breaking news from the frontlines of the war. No, not the new war in Iraq. That really is Iraq War III for us — our nation’s third trip there in just 25 years. Maybe the third try will be the charm, though I really don’t think there’s anything...
Banning Medical Pot Makes No Sense

Banning Medical Pot Makes No Sense

| Oct 8, 2014 | Environment / HealthA few months back, a friend of mine died of cancer. I’ll call her “Karen,” for her privacy. By the time we met, she was already terminally ill and had been for months. Over the next year and a half, I watched my friend lose her hair and waste away...
The NFL’s Drugs vs Thugs Double Standard

The NFL’s Drugs vs Thugs Double Standard

| Jul 30, 2014 | Rights / DemocracyThe NFL’s stance on illegal drugs is clear. If you’re caught possessing or using them, you’ve automatically earned yourself a suspension. Consider Arizona Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington’s case. He lost his entire 2014 salary of $2.9...