Sarah Brady, spokeswoman for the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and wife of former White House Press Secretary James Brady, called Gov. Martin O’Malley’s decision to beef up restrictions of firearm access by the mentally ill “very important.”
Death Penalty Proponents Question Fate of Inmates on Death Row
Proposed death penalty repeal brings into question fate of three inmates sentenced to death in the early 1980’s, when life without parole was not on the books.
Sen. President Miller, Republican “Neanderthals,” Spar Over Gas Tax
Republicans call Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller Jr.’s gas tax plan irresponsible. Miller disagrees and compares them to Neanderthals.
Areas with Higher Rates of Gun Ownership Have Higher Rates of Suicide
Studies show that higher gun ownership rates in a given area mean higher suicide rates, whether committed by gun or another method.
College Park Murder-Suicide Raises Questions About Gun Background Checks for Mentally Ill
Tragic events at UMD raised questions about the effectiveness of state gun laws in preventing the sale of deadly firearms to those suffering from mental illness.
Untold Filipino History in Annapolis
Filipinos came to Annapolis to serve as laborers in the U.S. Navy. Now, a University of Maryland graduate student is documenting their little-known history.
The Process of Purchasing a Handgun in Maryland
Three months after turning 21 I decided it was time to purchase my first handgun. The process includes four forms, a background check, and ballistic fingerprinting done by the Maryland State Police.
Delegates Withdraw Bill Requiring Headgear in Girls Lacrosse
A House bill that would require girls to wear headgear while playing lacrosse was pulled Friday following strong opposition from coaches and lacrosse officials across the state.
Gaithersburg’s Mr. Sesma Goes to Washington
Gaithersburg had its day in Congress Friday as City Council Vice President Michael Sesma testified about the ways cities like his can act to protect the environment.