Opinion

Local leaders bemoan the decline, but we doubt they mean it

'We know how critical it is to hear from the whole community and voices that have historically been unheard.'

'This program serves as a platform for invaluable life lessons and personal development.'

Vigorous debate on all sides of issues needs to be promoted, not stilled

Deaths of Charles Clark, Richard Barton are blows to civic life

'These are the kids who already lost a year of baseball (and health) to COVID. It would be a shame to take another year of baseball from them.'

'To hear that Post 139 might not field a team for summer 2024 is disheartening, to say the least.'

'Arlington’s Post 139 commander is willing to sacrifice the 2024 baseball season because of infighting with other members of his post.'

Maryland leaders seem to have pulled rank to get what they want

Body has eschewed independent, vigorous discussion of Arlington issues