Brandon Scott Archives

Baltimore’s $62 Million Ghost Gun Verdict: Accountability or Scapegoating?

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

On August 26, 2025, a Baltimore jury awarded $62 million against Hanover Armory for its role in the city’s ghost gun crisis. Critics argue this verdict shifts focus from systemic issues like poverty and failed policies to scapegoating a legally operating business, potentially harming lawful industries and failing to address the root causes of crime.

Accountability / Baltimore City / Corruption / Crime & Violence / Crime Violence / Government / Government / Government Corruption / Government Waste / Maryland / Maryland Watch / Misconduct / Money and Finance / Politics / The Corruption Series

Brandon Scott’s Baltimore: Crime Stats, Spin, and the Reality on the Streets

August 17, 2025August 16, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott promotes significant crime reductions, but residents experience ongoing violence, particularly in neighborhoods like Curtis Bay. Critics argue he prioritizes race politics and self-image over addressing real issues, while law enforcement suggests improvements stem from changes by others. Concerns about fiscal mismanagement and transparency further complicate his narrative.

Accountability / Baltimore City / Crime & Violence / Crime Violence / Criminal / Law Enforcement / Maryland / Policy / Politics / Public Safety

Baltimore’s Mass Overdose Wasn’t a Mystery—It Was a Policy Failure

July 18, 2025July 17, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

On July 10, 2025, Baltimore’s Penn-North neighborhood became the epicenter of a mass overdose crisis that hospitalized 27 people—yet city officials acted like it was some unforeseen catastrophe. It wasn’t. It was the predictable result of decades of failed policies, open-air drug markets, and a leadership class more focused on distributing Narcan than restoring law and order. This wasn’t a medical mystery—it was a preventable disaster fueled by political cowardice and neglect.

Baltimore City / Budget / Citizens Services / Civil Rights / Disability / Fiscal Spending / Government Waste

Baltimore’s DEI Boondoggle: $2.7 Million for Ideology While the City Burns

June 14, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

The proposed FY2026 budget for Baltimore allocates $2.7 million to identity-based offices amidst an $85 million deficit, raising concerns about prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) over essential services. Critics argue this bureaucratic focus neglects pressing issues like public safety and infrastructure, ultimately failing marginalized groups who need real support.