OPINION: Give Marylanders a Realistic Second Chance
The Star Democrat, March 6, 2026
Maryland has an opportunity to help many people rebuild their lives after getting into trouble with the law by passing the Maryland Clean Slate Act. …
I know first-hand how hard it can be to move ahead after incarceration. As a teenager and young adult, I made a lot of mistakes and spent time in jail. Eventually, I served my sentences and fulfilled my obligations to society. …But when I started applying for jobs, it felt like my record was holding me back from landing a position.