By Don Mohler Why do simple statements with broad appeal often turn out to be not so simple at all? The rhetoric and actions in several upcoming Baltimore County election races prove that point—and then some. Unfortunately, this pattern isn’t unique to Baltimore County; it repeats itself across the nation every election cycle. Full disclosure:…

By Don Mohler Let’s start with a simple truth: sometimes a pile of chicken poo is just that- chicken poo. The recent attacks, and the right’s faux outrage, concerning Governor Wes Moore’s “integrity” would be laughable if it weren’t so dangerous. Laughable? Yes, if the attacks did not expose a much deeper pathology in our…

Note: I love it when smart people stop by the porch to discuss the really important issues of the day. This week affordable housing expert Tom Coale dropped by to suggest ways that local governments could make a real difference in providing affordable housing. I hope you enjoy. Don Mohler By Tom Coale Local governments…

By Don Mohler Nothing makes me angrier than Republicans weaponizing the idea of voter fraud in the United States. It is destroying the glue that holds our nation together. This visit to the porch is going to have quite a few twists and turns, so I need you to stay with me. My guess is…

By Donald Mohler Are you still there? I’ve been away for a while. Why? Because I just have not been able to stomach putting down on paper the disgust I feel watching our nation drift closer and closer to a dictatorship every single day. It is exhausting, and I just didn’t have the heart to…

By Don Mohler If this were football, they would say that I am calling an audible. Weeks ago, I suggested that the next few visits to the Front Porch would focus on how Democrats could improve their messaging on the issues, often fictitious, that MAGA World uses to divide and conquer. A few days into…

By Don Mohler November 5, 2024 shook me to my core. In 2016, much to the chagrin of many of my friends, all of my political instincts told me that Donald J. Trump was about to become the 45th President of the United States. I read the tea leaves for months and was prepared for…

Note: Often lost amidst the baseless claims of immigrants eating cats and dogs, is a serious discussion of the importance of foreign policy in the upcoming presidential election.  The significance of American alliances around the globe is not receiving the attention it deserves. There are two very different visions of America’s role in the world…

By Don Mohler Note: This blog is republished annually on Father’s Day weekend.  It was originally shared on June 15, 2019, and is  a reminder that dads, and families, do indeed come in all shapes and sizes.  “Thanks mom.”  Yep, that’s right. Thanks mom. I know it’s Father’s Day, but sorry dads. No matter how…

By Don Mohler Note: This is a very different visit to the Front Porch. There are no photos to accompany the text. There are no snarky comments by yours truly. It is significantly longer than a typical post. I know that the common belief is that people no longer have the patience to read more…