Sun Editorials
Gag order in Harris murder case should be denied to protect public's interest
Baltimore lawyers representing two men charged in the murder of former City Councilman Kenneth N. Harris Sr. have asked a judge to prohibit people involved in the case from talking about it publicly. But their written request didn't keep defense attorney Jan Bledsoe from telling reporters after a hearing that her client, Gary Collins, 20, was innocent. It seems the lawyers want to have it their way and then some.
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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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U.S.-Iraq agreement should be approved and withdrawal timetable followed
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Arrest of suspects in Harris' murder shows the city can fight back against crime
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GM needs financial help, but change must be tied to U.S. assistance
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Grace Hartigan was New York's gift to Baltimore, and we are grateful
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Md. can offer inauguration visitors chance to participate in history
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Iran should change its rhetoric if it wants a change in U.S. policy
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Experiment in Washington holds lessons for Baltimore school reform
November 16, 2008
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Baltimore's return
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Ending the downward housing spiral is vital to reviving the economy
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Legislators should take up Maryland's death penalty law in the next session
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Given the blue crab's plight, a license (and fee) to crab is not too much to ask
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Small rise in enrollment offers hope for Baltimore's troubled school system
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When voters support a big tax increase, politicians ought to take notice
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Unexpected Democratic victory in 1st Congressional District made possible not only by Obama but by Republicans held captive by far right
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Comptroller must repair damage from overheated anti-slots crusade
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Obama's prescription for economy is expensive but necessary
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Battle against infant mortality in Baltimore waged one mother at time
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Remembering Studs
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Consumers must be able to challenge dangerous drugs in court
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Our view on McCain, the GOP, the Democratic Congress, the upper class and other remains of the day
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Obama's candidacy, victory inspired many Americans, black and white
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Vote yes on charter amendments in Baltimore County and city
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America's next president won't have much time to debate country's next moves in Afghanistan, Iraq
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Baltimore School for the Arts combines best of old, new
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Constellation buyer's shocking strategy: a reasonable attitude toward regulation
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Howard County Council should carefully weigh criticisms of proposed town center
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State Board of Education needn't rush to judgment on delaying test requirement
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Like a good scout, a voter needs to be prepared
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Washington must find ways to help companies keep pension promises
