Holding special elections for all vacant seats could strengthen Maryland’s democracy While Maryland democrats hold power, we need to implement long-lasting election reforms Hunter Craig 4 days ago
It’s time for McCarthy to stand up to GOP hardliners. The reward is worth the risk. America is an ideologically diverse nation. McCarthy’s changing views are appropriate. Jessica Ye January 26, 2023
To ensure social progression, constitutional amendments should be easier to pass We need the Constitution. But we also need more constitutional amendments. Dalia Mustafa December 7, 2022
Howard County’s Board of Education members should be elected, not appointed When educational expertise and democracy clash, the people know best. Dhruvak Mirani November 30, 2022
16-year-old voters will not fix our democracy. Better educated voters could. Dropping the voting age will not fix the American democracy. Dalia Mustafa November 16, 2022
The left must stop the right from eroding the separation of church and state Secularism is important for American democracy, and the left must work harder to ensure it. Adam Cullen August 28, 2022
A runoff system of elections would help ensure majority rule in Maryland Plurality elections are bad for democracy. Maryland must adopt a run-off system. Adam Cullen July 26, 2022
Elections are crucial to democracy. We need vote-by-mail to protect them. The pandemic can’t be the reason we cancel elections. Allison Cochrane April 29, 2020
The US can’t let China use the pandemic to assert political dominance Unless the U.S. takes charge, China will use the coronavirus to expand its influence. Kevin Hu April 23, 2020