Shoemaker: Why Culver is the right choice for state’s attorney | COMMENTARY
Opinion: Haven Shoemaker makes the case for his special counsel Allan Culver to succeed him as Carroll County state's attorney.
All Stories
Shoemaker: State Senate must reject Second Look Act | COMMENTARY
The Second Look Act is unnecessary and an injustice to victims and their families, writes Haven Shoemaker.
Shoemaker: Del. Bouchat’s exploits don’t represent Carroll County voters | COMMENTARY
Del. Christopher Eric Bouchat's actions in the General Assembly are out of touch with the values of Carroll County, writes Carroll County State's Attorney Haven Shoemaker.
Shoemaker: AG Anthony Brown wastes state’s resources in fight against Trump | COMMENTARY
Attorney General Anthony Brown is repeating the mistakes of Brian Frosh in waging war against Donald Trump, writes Haven Shoemaker.
DeWees and Shoemaker: Quality of life concerns surround proposed homeless center | COMMENTARY
Access Carroll's plans for homeless respite center in downtown Westminster raise concerns about public safety, writes Sheriff Jim DeWees and State's Attorney Haven Shoemaker.
Shoemaker: Governing wouldn’t be so difficult if elected officials would use common sense | COMMENTARY
Common sense isn't so common these days. Thousands have illegally amassed at our southern border. Iran is working feverishly on compiling a nuclear arsenal. Gas is hovering around $3 a...
Shoemaker: Maryland General Assembly finds racism everywhere, passes ‘police deform’ legislation | COMMENTARY
It has actually taken a couple weeks of decompression before I could muster the ability to talk about the dumpster fire that was the 2021 legislative session. Never in the...
Shoemaker: Enough folderol at county, state, federal level of government | COMMENTARY
There is a lot of tomfoolery going on right now. In fact, it seems to be everywhere you look, and at every level of government. At the federal level, there...
Shoemaker: Hogan’s performance — on coronavirus, Trump and more — is trending down | COMMENTARY
A few weeks ago, I wrote a column that was critical of the governor's handling of Maryland's response to the pandemic. I had some concerns about being so candid until...
Shoemaker: Gov. Hogan deserves an ‘F’ for his handling of pandemic, reopening
A couple of days ago, the governor threw us a couple bones as far as restoring our liberties go. Restaurants will be open at 50%, and gyms and casinos will...