Sun Editorials
A smart review
Oct 08, 2008
With a fatal accident on their watch and some lawmakers pressing for cutbacks to the state police helicopter fleet that ferries accident victims, Maryland's emergency medical professionals are on the defensive. They've revised the protocols paramedics use to identify which patients need to be airlifted to trauma centers and decided to bring in independent experts to assess the system's reliance on choppers. They're trying to get ahead of any attempt by the legislature to undercut the highly regarded system.
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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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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
September 23, 2008
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A freshened-up Harborplace has to be a key element in the Pratt Street plan
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What do families of children with disabilities need from the next president? Not just a 'friend' in the White House
September 22, 2008
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Maryland loses millions of dollars a year when kids leave school without graduating
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The Bush administration's buyout plan offers a chance to restore confidence in a battered economy on the backs of the taxpayers and time to fashion a better regulatory scheme
September 21, 2008
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Target's commitment to fighting crime makes it a very good neighbor
September 20, 2008
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Warren Buffett may be just the savior Constellation Energy needed, but the deal merits close scrutiny
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What's changed to keep Gov. Palin from cooperating in state probe?
September 19, 2008
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U.S. officials had little choice but to help worldwide insurer AIG meet its commitments, but the public should demand robust reform of the system
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Results of the inspector general's probe into city auctions should be made public
September 18, 2008
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Basic science and engineering are badly underfunded
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Increased parking tax pays for shuttle but saves in other ways
