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Opinion

I am a white woman voting for Kamala Harris. But that isn’t enough.
I finally understand that I owe my country more than my single vote. I owe it my time and effort to impact other voters, says former teacher Kerry Graham.
Supporters cheer as Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Letter: Don’t be fooled — abortion is still under threat
The president of Planned Parenthood Maryland and president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, D.C., say more needs to be done to protect access to abortion care in Maryland.
A sign in support of Question 1, a ballot measure that would enshrine reproductive rights in the Maryland constitution.
Alsobrooks and Hogan rarely mention climate change or the Chesapeake. They don’t have to.
Democrat Angela Alsobrooks and Republican Larry Hogan are locked in a closely watched race for the U.S. Senate, but neither is talking a lot about climate change or the Chesapeake Bay in their campaigns, despite the significance of those issues to Maryland.
Angela Alsobrooks, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maryland, talks about climate change at City Dock in Annapolis on Oct. 16, 2024, surrounded by people working on the issue for years.
This Florida Man is a Ravens fan, but he doesn’t reflect us
Jack Callis — the Ravens fan and now Florida man — who attacked two Commanders supporters brings shame to both states despite not being representative of either.
A still from a video posted on Instagram showing a fight between Ravens and Commanders fans earlier this month.
Letter: People are suffering because lawmakers won’t pass medical aid in dying
Us for Autonomy is disappointed that medical aid in dying legislation did not pass, resulting in terminally ill Marylanders continuing to suffer, writes Dr. Seth Morgan, a retired neurologist and a member of the group.
Diane Kraus poses for a portrait with her Lego collection in her Baltimore home on Aug. 22, 2024.
The Ravens’ pass rush isn’t scaring anybody. A trade is probably the best way to fix it.
There’s no fear factor to this defense — a problem that is rooted in a pass rush that can’t get home.
Browns quarterback Jameis Winston delivers the ball before Ravens pass rusher Nnamdi Madubuike can pressure him during Cleveland’s 29-24 win Sunday.
Letter: Larry Hogan shows leaders are ‘real people’
A military veteran and supporter of former Gov. Larry Hogan’s Senate Run says Hogan exemplifies civility and shows our leaders are “real people.”
Larry Hogan, former governor and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, at St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral on Wednesday in Silver Spring, Md.
West Point welcomed Elon Musk, while Annapolis canceled a Trump critic. What’s the difference?
Where was the outrage when Elon Musk, weirdly dancing supporter of former President Donald Trump, spoke at West Point? It’s a stunning contrast to the cancellation of a lecture by historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a Trump critic, at the Naval Academy.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk appeared in a private talk with cadets in August, despite his active campaign to support former President Donald Trump's campaign to regain the White House.
Commentary: Let’s choose a teacher as our next vice president
I was excited when presidential candidate Kamala Harris chose Tim Walz, once a teacher, as her running mate. As a former teacher myself, I instinctively trust educators.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, center, hugs his children during the final day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill.
We all like a taste of rockfish. Regulators are taking steps to make sure everyone gets a bite.
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will hold a special meeting in December to change the season for catching rockfish, catch limits and size restrictions, or some combination of all three.
Mason Hallock, a commercial fisherman from Edgewater, wears his passion for rockfish on his arm. He came to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission meeting on Oct. 23, 2024 in Annapolis hoping to get a feel for what's ahead.
The Browns knew what they were getting in Deshaun Watson, and they deserve their misery
When the Browns traded for Deshaun Watson then signed him to a $220 million deal, enough was known about his sexual assault allegations to make the move contemptible. Now that Watson has failed so disastrously, it's impossible to feel sorry for Cleveland.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is carted off the field after being injured in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Combating food prices and health concerns, one jar of tomatoes at a time
Amid rising food costs and a bid to get healthier, I’ve developed an interest in canning. “It’s not rocket science,” said Becky Calvert, a Baltimore native and expert canner. Here’s how to get started.
Interest in canning as a food preservation method has increased over the last few years.
In the big business of college football, Navy is succeeding by staying old school
The Midshipmen are 6-0 with a Heisman candidate while running a retro offense and without any NIL money. What makes them successful? A stiff grounding in tradition.
ANNAPOLIS, MD - SEPTEMBER 21:  Navy Midshipmen quarterback Blake Horvath (11) reacts with tight end Thomas Scully (88) following his touchdown run during the Memphis Tigers game versus the Naval Academy Midshipmen on September 21, 2024 at Navy - Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, MD. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Ravens Reality Check: If you dig into the numbers, Baltimore’s offense is off to a historically great start
The interesting part is not that the Ravens are good offensively, but it’s about how good they are. Some wild numbers give this offense an impressive sense of scale.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson after an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Commentary: Kamala or Trump? Why Black men are divided
It’s easy for some to assume Black men all vote the same, but Wallace Lane and his friends are divided on who should be our next president.
It’s easy for some to assume Black men all vote the same, but Wallace Lane and his friends are divided on who should be our next president.
If Trump wins, the right-wing thought police will come for the Naval Academy
Deep within Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation’s 925-page roadmap for the next Republican president, its authors say they want the service academies scrubbed of anything and anyone deemed insufficiently pure of thought.
The Brigade of Midshipmen watches Navy football roll over UNC Charlotte in Oct. 19, 2024 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis.
What it’s like when Cousin Angie becomes Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks
Angela Alsobrooks could make history if she is elected Senator of Maryland. She also taught me the Electric Slide.
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Angela Alsobrooks poses with her cousin, Baltimore Banner columnist Leslie Streeter.
Jon Meoli: Adley Rutschman’s role in the Orioles’ decline was significant. Will we ever know what happened?
It’s unfair to put too much of what happened with these Orioles on Rutschman’s shoulders.
Adley Rutschman’s fall in production with runners in scoring position mirrored his overall decline for the second half of the season.
Jon Meoli: Why first base might be the position that defines the Orioles’ offseason
It is going to be fascinating to see what the Orioles do at this position.
Baltimore Orioles first base Ryan Mountcastle (6) smiles after singling and scoring a teammate during a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards on July 29, 2024.
Letter: Why should polluters profit while communities like Curtis Bay suffer?
A reader says the CSX coal terminal is a stark example of how powerful industries disproportionately affect underserved communities like Curtis Bay.
Multiple homes near the CSX Plant in Dundalk were seen decorated with “No Coal In Curtis Bay” signs on July 31, 2024.
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