As a local leader, Diana Morris serves as a guest commentator on WYPR 88.1 FM on issues critical to Baltimore. Listen to her past commentaries below.
Reducing Maryland’s Prison Population
September 6, 2011
If our leaders take bold and proven steps to reduce the state’s prison population, Maryland can enjoy low crime rates and low incarceration rates.
The Maryland DREAM Act Is the Right Thing to Do
July 26, 2011
No one loses from the DREAM act. It reinforces what we know about the importance of education and the value of immigrant contributions. So, let’s be practical, let’s discard misinformation and rhetoric, and let’s invest in our future.
An Idea That Works: Case Management for Individuals in Treatment
June 14, 2011
Sometimes, an idea is so logical you wonder why it hasn’t been adopted. Such is the case with a pilot project for those with addiction that began right here in East Baltimore.
Talking About White Privilege
May 3, 2011
Acknowledging white privilege is hard, but it is something we need to consider when we talk about equality and justice.
Treating Drug Addiction As a Health Issue
March 22, 2011
Addiction, like adult onset diabetes, is caused by behavioral, genetic and societal factors. And just as the treatment of diabetes is complex and individualized for each person, so should be the case with addiction.
Building a New Jail for Youth Charged As Adults Isn’t the Answer
February 8, 2011
Instead of warehousing young people charged as adults, we should find ways to treat kids as kids—even when they allegedly do wrong.
The Importance of School Attendance
November 16, 2010
School attendance is another one of those solutions that is so obvious when it comes to the reason why some kids succeed and others don’t. But only recently has it become the focus of intense scrutiny.
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