So, let me get this straight. When Republican-led states engage in redistricting for political advantage, Governor Moore condemns it. But when Maryland proposes doing the same thing, suddenly it's acceptable? Hmm. Interesting. Governor Moore, you have described gerrymandering in other states as "political redlining," an attempt to "silence Black voters and dismantle Black congressional representation," and politicians "picking and choosing" voters to benefit their party. Other states are diluting votes to determine who the winner will be before ballots are cast. So which is it, Governor? If partisan gerrymandering silences voters, dilutes their votes, and undermines fair representation in Republican-led states, how does doing the same thing in Maryland suddenly become justified? It doesn't. You cannot condemn a practice as an assault on democracy when the opposing party does it, then defend that very same practice when it benefits your own party. It's called hypocrisy. The constitutional rights of Maryland voters should not depend on which political party stands to gain another congressional seat. Gerrymandering doesn't become democratic simply because your party is holding the pen. I believe all Marylanders should have an equal vote and voice in Maryland. It is why I am voting NO on Question 3 #VOTENO #NoMoore

I'm getting back into the habit of posting and just published a new blog post: The Virtual Loop: Our Culture of Moral Inversion. The recent debate over whether the execution of the Fort Hood killer should be livestreamed reveals a glaring irony in our culture. Many are quick to call broadcasting an execution "barbaric." Yet, we live in a society where graphic footage of actual human beings losing their lives routinely circulates, replays, and gets turned into political memes across social media. Where do we actually draw the line? One of the many questions I ask. Read the full piece and join the conversation here: outhereinmyworld.blogspot.co…