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Letters From Ben
Political Violence
Dear Fellow Marylanders, From Alexander Hamilton’s and Aaron Burr’s duel 220 years ago this month, to the assassinations of Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., to the more recent murder of Washington County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson, and most recent assassination attempt on the former president, political violence has been an unfortunate part of American history. Political violence is indicative of a strained political climate and often happens in the context of a country that is seemingly pulling itself apart, at all levels of government, with Americans “picking sides” and declaring the other side an “enemy.” Today, once again, our democracy and...
Political Violence
Dear Fellow Marylanders, From Alexander Hamilton’s and Aaron Burr’s duel 220 years ago this month, to the assassinations of Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., to the more recent murder of Washington County Circuit Court Judge Andrew...
NATO Summit
Dear Fellow Marylanders, This week, Washington, D.C. was buzzing as leaders from Europe converged here for the NATO Summit. It’s a big deal, and I want to share why this meeting is so important for all of us. Let's take a trip back in time to 75 years ago, when the...
Worst Fears Realized
Dear Fellow Marylanders, Days before the United States of America celebrated the 248th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence from a tyrannical British monarchy, our highest court, the Supreme Court of the United States, opened the door to an American monarchy...
From Riots to Rainbows
Dear Fellow Marylanders, This weekend, we wrap up Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. Marylanders have packed a lot into these 30 days – from the June 1 Westminster Pride Festival to the June 30 Pride in the Plaza in Silver Spring. In...