Bring Back Larry Hogan: Maryland’s Fiscal Crisis Demands a Pragmatic Leader in 2026
The numbers couldn’t be clearer: Maryland is on the precipice of a fiscal disaster. Maryland Matters reporter Bryan P. Sears’ Nov. 13, 2024, report on…
Articles by Ryan Miner
Neil Parrott: Maryland’s King of Legislative Failure
In an era where political gridlock and grandstanding are all too common, Republican Neil Parrott has carved out a unique niche for himself as one…
A Sunday Afternoon at Oktoberfest, with a Side of America’s Partisan Divide
Not even the promise of bratwurst (I don’t eat it) and beer (I don’t drink beer anymore) can mend the partisan divide in America. This…
Neil Parrott Wants Protections For Confederate War Monuments in 6th District
In September 2017, former Maryland state Del. Neil Parrott and former U.S. Rep. John Delaney were at odds over the fate of a Confederate statue…
Larry Hogan: An LGBTQ+ Ally & Advocate in the United States Senate
In the latest exercise in political theater, five Maryland state lawmakers unleashed an eye-roll-worthy press release that’s as flimsy in logic as it is rich…
Larry Hogan is the 51st Vote to Secure Reproductive Freedoms
The discourse surrounding Maryland’s U.S. Senate race reached a fever pitch, with former Governor Larry Hogan, the Republican nominee, squarely in the crosshairs of a…
Understanding American Public Policy: A Guide for the 2024 Election and Beyond
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, pundits, journalists, and candidates are flooding the airwaves with calls for “serious policy discussions.” But what exactly is public…
Paul Corderman’s Online Blame Game Fails Hagerstown’s Crime Fight
Maryland state Senator Paul Corderman has continued his onslaught against City of Hagerstown officials, posting a barrage of Facebook comments criticizing the handling of public…
Unpacking the Johnny Olszewski Settlement Controversy
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski (D), now vying for a congressional seat, is embroiled in a controversy over a secret cash settlement with a retired…
Hagerstown Under Siege? A Critical Look at Senator Corderman’s Claims
As someone born and raised in Hagerstown, Maryland, I have a deep and personal connection to the City. Like many Hagerstownians, I was born at…