Posts tagged Opinion
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Reed: The urbanist case for Nancy Floreen for Montgomery County Executive
Montgomery County voters have to choose between sitting at-large councilmembers Nancy Floreen and Marc Elrich for county executive on November 6. The Greater Greater Washington community is far from unified in its view on this race. To help readers think about the issues, we're bringing you a pair of opinion pieces by members of our community who are backing different candidates. Keep reading…
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Ross: The urbanist case for Marc Elrich for Montgomery County Executive
Montgomery County voters have to choose between sitting at-large councilmembers Marc Elrich and Nancy Floreen for county executive on November 6. The Greater Greater Washington community is far from unified in its view on this race. To help readers think about the issues, we're bringing you a pair of opinion pieces by members of our community who are backing different candidates. Keep reading…
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Should you go to jail over the cost of a bus or Metro ride?
It’s hard to believe a severe level of force improves our Metro system or makes riders and transit workers safer. Under our current law, the consequences are very serious: up to a $300 fine (133x the base rail fare), 10 days in jail, and a potentially lifelong criminal record. Keep reading…
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Hogan’s road-widening plan would harm residents’ health — and the planet
In these hyper-partisan times, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan likes to position himself as a different kind of Republican, one who sees both sides of issues and unites political factions. Regarding roads and public transportation, this is a false portrait. Keep reading…
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These 10 DC schools are making big gains with at-risk students. Why aren’t they more popular?
When test scores are announced in the District of Columbia, some public schools are high-fliers every year. They’re the schools that families clamor to get into, and they tend to be in the city’s most affluent neighborhoods, where students come to school with loads of advantages. However, there are other high-achieving schools that we should be paying attention to. Keep reading…
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Some Anne Arundel County residents want to shut down their light rail. Again.
Some residents in Anne Arundel County are pushing to close light rail stations that run in their communities to Baltimore. (No, this isn't an old post from 2011. Or from 1994.) Closure proponents claim they're concerned about crime from light rail riders, but there's no evidence of increased crime in the area, from the train or otherwise. Keep reading…
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Racing cars though our neighborhoods — a supreme endorsement?
Julie O'Brien describes Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, her “carpool dad” neighbor, as regularly “racing” his vehicle through DC and Maryland “just to catch the last 15 minutes” of his daughters' sporting and religious activities. The fact that she sees herself as conferring a badge of honor rather than issuing a warning of recklessness is worth pondering. Keep reading…
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Why Marc Elrich is not the right choice for Montgomery County Executive
Marc Elrich is considered by many to be the front-runner in the Montgomery County Executive’s race. Greater Greater Washington has endorsed George Leventhal, but we know that many activists we agree with but for whom housing is not their top issue are supporting Marc Elrich. We wanted to explain why we believe he would be a dangerous choice for County Executive. Keep reading…
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Are “Opportunity Zones” an opportunity for DC residents, or only for investors?
Opportunity Zones are a new provision in the recently-passed Republican tax bill meant to create incentives for economic development. After flying under the radar during the debate over the bill, the provision is now getting some small degree of attention. But cities and states should be giving Opportunity Zones much closer scrutiny. Keep reading…