George Liebmann reasonably points out some of the problems with nationwide injunctions issued by federal district court judges that halted some of the actions taken by President Donald Trump, often effected through executive orders and without congressional approval (“Nationwide injunctions should have been nullified long ago,” July 3). The ability of district courts to issue … [Read more...] about We need the courts to check the president | READER COMMENTARY
Why aren’t all the O’s games on MASN? | READER COMMENTARY
They must think that by not putting all games on MASN, which most of us pay for through Verizon, they think it will make us buy these other networks to watch their games! The other day, there were only four teams that had worse records than the O’s. Yet they won’t show ALL of the games, especially when they are on Apple or Roku. And for those who still go to the games, you … [Read more...] about Why aren’t all the O’s games on MASN? | READER COMMENTARY
House Dem slams fellow PA lawmaker Fetterman for lamenting missed beach trip
Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., this week slammed fellow Pennsylvania lawmaker Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., for publicly bemoaning the fact he missed a beach trip. Fetterman on Monday lamented to reporters he wanted to “go home” during lengthy Senate deliberations regarding the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” He added that the long hours made him miss spending time with his family. “I … [Read more...] about House Dem slams fellow PA lawmaker Fetterman for lamenting missed beach trip
A volunteer finds the Holy Grail of abolitionist-era Baptist documents in Massachusetts
By MICHAEL CASEY GROTON, Mass. (AP) — Jennifer Cromack was combing through the American Baptist archive when she uncovered a slim box among some 18th and 19th century journals. Opening it, she found a scroll in pristine condition. A closer look revealed the 5-foot-long (1.5-meter-long) document was a handwritten declaration titled “A Resolution and Protest Against Slavery,” … [Read more...] about A volunteer finds the Holy Grail of abolitionist-era Baptist documents in Massachusetts
8 Maryland sheriffs’ offices now partner with ICE, claiming it protects communities. Immigrant advocates say the opposite.
In June, another Maryland county joined an Immigration and Customs Enforcement program that would allow local officers to carry out some of the federal agency’s work, bringing the number of participating counties up to eight. The Trump administration says these removals are necessary for national security and public safety, citing prior criminal records in the U.S. or abroad. … [Read more...] about 8 Maryland sheriffs’ offices now partner with ICE, claiming it protects communities. Immigrant advocates say the opposite.