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Gerald Winegrad: Forest destruction continues as politicians take developer funding | COMMENTARY
June 4, 2026 at 9:50 p.m.
Opinion: Forest destruction in Anne Arundel County continues as local politicians give way to developers'...
Armstrong Williams: The most important battlefield you will face | STAFF COMMENTARY
June 4, 2026 at 8:39 p.m.
Opinion: The most important battlefield we face is the human mind, writes Armstrong Williams.
Armstrong Williams: Ebola, Africa and the dignity of the forgotten | STAFF COMMENTARY
June 2, 2026 at 1:57 p.m.
Opinion: The Ebola outbreaks in Africa affirm that compassion that appears only during a crisis...
Armstrong Williams: How Trump changed campaigning, media and the politics of trust | STAFF COMMENTARY
May 30, 2026 at 11:34 a.m.
Opinion: Donald Trump's most enduring legacy may be in how he transformed campaign and political...
Armstrong Williams: How textiles tell the story of humanity and horses | STAFF COMMENTARY
May 29, 2026 at 3:50 p.m.
Opinion: A new exhibit at The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum uses...
Gerald Winegrad: Conserving water is essential | COMMENTARY
May 29, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.
Opinion: Columnist Gerald Winegrad offers tips for keeping water consumption — and costs — low.
Mayor’s budget needs more balance and customer service focus | COMMENTARY
May 28, 2026 at 9:46 a.m.
Guest commentary: Alderman Rob Savidge writes that the Annapolis mayor's proposed budget invests too much...
Armstrong Williams: What Maryland risks with increased taxation | STAFF COMMENTARY
May 27, 2026 at 11:09 a.m.
Opinion: Maryland’s continued push to tax the wealthy may satisfy short-term political demands, but the...
Armstrong Williams: Can late-night TV survive the Trump era? | STAFF COMMENTARY
May 26, 2026 at 12:45 p.m.
Opinion: The end of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" represents the collapse of an...
Comparing the county executive candidates, side by side | COMMENTARY
May 24, 2026 at 12:28 p.m.
Guest commentary: Matt Minahan of the Growth Action Network shares a voter guide for the...
Armstrong Williams: The sacred burden of Memorial Day | STAFF COMMENTARY
May 24, 2026 at 11:46 a.m.
Opinion: Memorial Day is about remembering that freedom has always come with a cost paid...
Armstrong Williams: The dangerous new purity tests consuming US politics | STAFF COMMENTARY
May 23, 2026 at 11:29 a.m.
Opinion: The more parties reward absolutism, the more thoughtful and independent voices disappear, writes Armstrong...
Armstrong Williams: The Jan. 6 compensation debate and America’s crisis of trust | STAFF COMMENTARY
May 19, 2026 at 12:56 p.m.
Opinion: The debate over the proposed compensation fund for Jan. 6 rioters reveals how far...
Armstrong Williams: Why Preakness 2026 at Laurel Park felt so special | COMMENTARY
May 17, 2026 at 1:21 p.m.
The 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park showcased Maryland racing tradition, passionate fans and a...
Armstrong Williams: The global upheavals beneath the surface | STAFF COMMENTARY
May 16, 2026 at 12:19 p.m.
Opinion: Geopolitical upheavals are underway that aren't obvious from watching the daily news cycle, writes...
Armstrong Williams: An interview with a top-contending jockey for the Preakness | STAFF COMMENTARY
May 15, 2026 at 11:16 a.m.
Armstrong Williams interviews Sheldon Russell, the jockey riding Taj Mahal, a 5-1 contender in the...
Armstrong Williams: Who does Mike Johnson serve? | STAFF COMMENTARY
May 12, 2026 at 12:24 p.m.
Opinion: Mike Johnson's critics say he serves the president. His supporters say he serves Congress....
Mother’s Day in the winter season of life | STAFF COMMENTARY
Opinion: Armstrong Williams reflects on the deep and intimate meaning of Mother's Day for aging...
Armstrong Williams: Our age of distractions threatens self-government | STAFF COMMENTARY
Opinion: Our era of distractions may be a quiet crisis, writes Armstrong Williams, but for...
Armstrong Williams: At Churchill Downs, an unforgettable race and America at its finest | STAFF COMMENTARY
May 3, 2026 at 11:46 a.m.
Opinion: Tradition and Southern hospitality were on full display at this weekend's races at Churchill...
Armstrong Williams: The high roads and low roads to success | STAFF COMMENTARY
Opinion: Too often, our society encourages taking the low road of exploitation and vulgarity to...
Armstrong Williams: When darkness becomes a brand | STAFF COMMENTARY
April 28, 2026 at 1:13 p.m.
Opinion: The arrest of singer D4vd on murder charges raises difficult questions about how a...
Armstrong Williams: Secret Service set an example of restraint and leadership | STAFF COMMENTARY
April 26, 2026 at 11:54 a.m.
Commentary: The nation owes gratitude to the Secret Service for their confident and measured action...
Armstrong William: The emergency room crisis we can no longer ignore | STAFF COMMENTARY
April 25, 2026 at 12:03 p.m.
Opinion: "Patients are spending days in emergency room hallways, not because care is unavailable, but...
Armstrong Williams: What a new frontier in mental health means for Maryland | STAFF COMMENTARY
April 21, 2026 at 1:56 p.m.
Opinion: President Trump's executive order on psychedelic medication signals a potential shift in how America...
Armstrong Williams: When government becomes the news broker | STAFF COMMENTARY
April 19, 2026 at 2:35 p.m.
Opinion: When government takes up a role in financially supporting news outlets, it raises difficult...
Armstrong Williams: When protests become ideological battles | STAFF COMMENTARY
April 18, 2026 at 11:38 a.m.
Opinion: Once an ideological movement convinces itself that innocence does not exist, there are no...
Armstrong Williams: Trump goes to war with the pope | STAFF COMMENTARY
April 13, 2026 at 12:05 p.m.
Opinion: President Trump's war of words with Pope Leo is reminiscent of Joseph McCarthy's attacks...
Armstrong Williams: How to understand modern Iran | STAFF COMMENTARY
April 11, 2026 at 2:13 p.m.
Opinion: We must understand Iran in order to counter it, because both sides are not...
Armstrong Williams: The Baltimore Sun answers to readers, not power | STAFF COMMENTARY
April 8, 2026 at 1:01 p.m.
Opinion: "Our role is not to protect power," writes Armstrong Williams. "It is to question...
Armstrong Williams: The illusion of a strong economy | STAFF COMMENTARY
April 7, 2026 at 11:46 a.m.
Opinion: Optimism about the economy isn't always reflected in the day-to-day reality in households across...
Armstrong Williams: Reflecting on the meaning of Easter amid dark times | STAFF COMMENTARY
April 4, 2026 at 12:24 p.m.
Opinion: Amid chaos, war and uncertainty, Easter this year should serve as a reminder that...
Armstrong Williams: Supreme Court affirms importance of persuasion over prohibition | STAFF COMMENTARY
April 2, 2026 at 1:37 p.m.
Opinion: "This week, the Supreme Court reaffirmed something foundational," writes Armstrong Williams. "The First Amendment...
Armstrong Williams: The quiet crisis of manhood | STAFF COMMENTARY
March 31, 2026 at 2:13 p.m.
Opinion: A growing segment of voices, amplified across social media, promotes a hollow version of...
Armstrong Williams: From Cape Town, the transcending power of music | STAFF COMMENTARY
March 28, 2026 at 9:29 p.m.
Opinion: Cape Town does not simply host a jazz festival; it reveals itself through it,...
Armstrong Williams: Could the unthinkable happen in midterm elections? | STAFF COMMENTARY
March 27, 2026 at 6:57 p.m.
Opinion: "The question before the nation is not simply who will win in November," writes...
Armstrong Williams: The world still looks to America for leadership | STAFF COMMENTARY
March 24, 2026 at 1:20 p.m.
Opinion: "The United States is still seen as a reference point for leadership, stability and...
Armstrong Williams: We must choose restraint or risk disaster | STAFF COMMENTARY
March 21, 2026 at 3:08 p.m.
Opinion: Many Americans are now wondering whether our leaders have the wisdom to change course...
Armstrong Williams: When families fracture | STAFF COMMENTARY
March 17, 2026 at 1:05 p.m.
Opinion: While boundaries can be necessary in situations of real harm, the idea that severing...
Armstrong Williams: Perspective versus reality in Iran | STAFF COMMENTARY
March 14, 2026 at 12:25 p.m.
Opinion: The U.S. is projecting confidence in its war with Iran, but history repeatedly demonstrates...
Armstrong Williams: When transparency is tested | STAFF COMMENTARY
March 10, 2026 at 2:28 p.m.
Opinion: Transparency from leaders is not a partisan demand but a democratic obligation, writes Armstrong...
Armstrong Williams: The war with Iran is about more than Iran | STAFF COMMENTARY
March 7, 2026 at 10:15 a.m.
Opinion: The Iran conflict is part of a much larger geopolitical contest unfolding before our...
Armstrong Williams: Moments like these demand discipline and clarity | STAFF COMMENTARY
March 3, 2026 at 2:41 p.m.
Opinion: In moments of uncertainty, the American people deserve a strategy that aligns strength with...
Armstrong Williams: History and duty on display at Fort Lesley J. McNair | STAFF COMMENTARY
February 28, 2026 at 2:56 p.m.
Opinion: On the eve of conflict with Iran, Armstrong Williams found dedication to service on...
Armstrong Williams: What history demands we remember amid a new Middle East crisis | STAFF COMMENTARY
February 28, 2026 at 12:43 p.m.
Opinion: Amid a new crisis in the Middle East, history reminds us of the potential...
Armstrong Williams: Remembering the history of regime change | STAFF COMMENTARY
February 24, 2026 at 1:48 p.m.
Opinion: Amid rising tensions with Iran, we would do well to remember our history of...
Armstrong Williams: Black history is also about ownership | STAFF COMMENTARY
February 21, 2026 at 10:29 a.m.
Opinion: On Black History Month, Armstrong Williams writes about the significance of being a co-owner...
Armstrong Williams: Jesse Jackson’s enduring legacy | STAFF COMMENTARY
February 17, 2026 at 1:51 p.m.
Jesse Jackson was a history-maker, writes Armstrong Williams. History will debate his tactics, but it...
Armstrong Williams: Legacy, leadership and faith drive Childhelp gala | STAFF COMMENTARY
February 17, 2026 at 12:01 p.m.
This weekend's gala to benefit the nonprofit Childhelp brought philanthropists, advocates and civic leaders together...
Preserving proof: Acquiring ‘profoundly evil’ Auschwitz-Birkenau whiteprint
February 16, 2026 at 8:10 a.m.
"Holding it felt like holding something profoundly evil. It gave both of us chills. There...
Armstrong Williams: Congress must free itself from its own dysfunction | STAFF COMMENTARY
February 14, 2026 at 10:48 a.m.
Members of Congress are more preoccupied with their reelection than solving the nation's persistent challenges,...
Tradepoint Atlantic emerges from the ashes at Sparrows Point
February 14, 2026 at 5:03 a.m.
While 30,000 steelworkers once took home paychecks from the Bethlehem Steel plant at Sparrows Point,...
Armstrong Williams: Chinese espionage is a real threat | STAFF COMMENTARY
February 10, 2026 at 2:10 p.m.
A flurry of high-profile incidents in recent years shows concern about Chinese espionage is not...
Armstrong Williams: How a speech by Richard Pryor changed my life | STAFF COMMENTARY
February 7, 2026 at 2:26 p.m.
Armstrong Williams writes about how a defining moment changed his life.
Armstrong Williams: Why the census debate is so important | STAFF COMMENTARY
February 3, 2026 at 1:20 p.m.
The debate over census apportionment strikes at the heart of conflicts over constitutional design and...
Armstrong Williams: Richard Pryor and a defining moment in my life | STAFF COMMENTARY
February 2, 2026 at 6:06 p.m.
"I was young," writes Armstrong Williams, "and had been tasked with selecting a keynote speaker....
Armstrong Williams: ‘Melania’ offers something rare | STAFF COMMENTARY
January 30, 2026 at 2:14 p.m.
The "Melania" documentary restores dignity to a role too often misunderstood or dismissed, writes Armstrong...
Armstrong Williams: Melania Trump and the grace the media refused to recognize | STAFF COMMENTARY
January 30, 2026 at 2:26 p.m.
The release of a documentary centered on Melania Trump is more than a cultural event,...
Armstrong Williams: The Melania Trump the media refuses to see | STAFF COMMENTARY
January 28, 2026 at 1:33 p.m.
Melania Trump is the most maligned and misunderstood first lady in modern history, writes Armstrong...
Armstrong Williams: We must fight for principles instead of sides | STAFF COMMENTARY
January 27, 2026 at 1:29 p.m.
We can overcome polarization and political friction by defending principles and embracing moral clarity, writes...
Armstrong Williams: The importance of self-reliance | STAFF COMMENTARY
January 23, 2026 at 1:06 p.m.
The challenge of self-reliance great — but that is precisely what makes the triumph so...
Transgender sports bans are about fairness, not discrimination | STAFF COMMENTARY
January 21, 2026 at 1:41 p.m.
State laws against transgender participation in sports simply acknowledge the biological differences between men and...
Why children under 13 should be banned from social media | STAFF COMMENTARY
January 20, 2026 at 1:12 p.m.
"Banning children under 13 from social media is not a retreat from modern life," writes Armstrong Williams. "It...
Moral clarity in an age of corruption | STAFF COMMENTARY
January 17, 2026 at 12:35 p.m.
"As we mark what would have been the 97th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King...
A gold medal for Hopkins’ Paul McHugh
January 17, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.
Johns Hopkins psychiatrist Dr. Paul R. McHugh has received a national medal recognizing decades of...
Armstrong Williams: Chaos is the strategy, and too many are helping it succeed | STAFF COMMENTARY
January 13, 2026 at 12:29 p.m.
Justice won't be achieved through efforts to undermine law enforcement whose goals are chaos and...
Armstrong Williams: There’s no predicting where history’s turning points lead | STAFF COMMENTARY
January 10, 2026 at 1:51 p.m.
President Donald Trump’s recent foreign policy actions may represent a turning point in history, writes...
Armstrong Williams: We must not respond to tragedy with simplistic narratives | STAFF COMMENTARY
January 8, 2026 at 3:04 p.m.
The tragic killing in Minneapolis demands moral honesty from us, not simplistic narratives, writes Armstrong...
Armstrong Williams: The task that lies ahead in Venezuela | STAFF COMMENTARY
January 6, 2026 at 1:45 p.m.
Donald Trump's operation in Venezuela was a wild success, writes Armstrong Williams. Now comes the...
Armstrong Williams: What Marion County gave me — and what America is in danger of forgetting | STAFF COMMENTARY
January 2, 2026 at 1:49 p.m.
"Marion County did not make me who I am because it was perfect," writes Armstrong...
Armstrong Williams: Fox hunting tradition still alive in Maryland | STAFF COMMENTARY
January 1, 2026 at 5:04 p.m.
Fox hunting is a tradition in Maryland dating back to colonial times that remains alive...
Armstrong Williams: 2025 was the year of Donald Trump | STAFF COMMENTARY
December 30, 2025 at 12:44 p.m.
"For good or for ill, 2025 was the year of Donald Trump," writes Armstrong Williams.
Armstrong Williams: The lessons from family that have stuck with me | STAFF COMMENTARY
December 30, 2025 at 10:43 a.m.
Armstrong Williams: The holidays are a reminder of the important lessons my family left with...
2025 marked a turning point for long-stalled Baltimore projects
December 27, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.
From major infrastructure projects to redevelopment, fires and historic preservation, 2025 marked a turning point...
Armstrong Williams: Marijuana reclassification is no public health victory | STAFF COMMENTARY
December 26, 2025 at 3:59 p.m.
Donald Trump's reclassification of marijuana was welcome news to many, writes Armstrong Williams, but it...
Armstrong Williams: Is President Donald Trump going to heaven? | STAFF COMMENTARY
December 23, 2025 at 7:47 p.m.
Armstrong Williams weighs in on whether we can judge if politicians — or anyone —...
Armstrong Williams: America is surviving, not living — and it’s breaking us | STAFF COMMENTARY
December 23, 2025 at 4:13 p.m.
"Life in America doesn’t feel like life right now," writes Armstrong Williams. "It feels like...
Armstrong Williams revisits Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas | VIDEO
December 23, 2025 at 5:33 p.m.
Travel along with Baltimore Sun co-owner Armstrong Williams as he travels to Israel to chronicle...
Armstrong Williams: Brock Pierce speaks about how he transformed crypto | STAFF COMMENTARY
December 21, 2025 at 10:27 a.m.
Armstrong Williams sat down with entrepreneur and former actor Brock Pierce to hear about how...
Baltimore characters made Christmas visits special
December 20, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.
The characters of a Baltimore neighborhood made Christmas unforgettable through rituals, hospitality and a sense...
Armstrong Williams: The widening gyre of spiritual unraveling | STAFF COMMENTARY
December 19, 2025 at 6:51 p.m.
Today's constant onslaught of senseless violence shows the failure of our moral order, writes Armstrong...
Armstrong Williams: The tragic loss of Rob and Michele Reiner | STAFF COMMENTARY
December 16, 2025 at 4:51 p.m.
Armstrong Williams: "Rob Reiner and his wife are dead, and their son is the alleged killer. This...
Armstrong Williams: Don’t let mental illness and ideology distract from tragic shootings | STAFF COMMENTARY
December 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
"Mental illness and political ideology should never distract from the tragedy inflicted by the perpetrators,"...
A new life for East Baltimore’s Crown Cork
December 13, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.
A long-idle Crown Cork industrial complex in East Baltimore is poised for renewal after receiving...