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Peter Jensen

Peter Jensen, a veteran editorial writer, joined The Baltimore Sun as its Eastern Shore correspondent in 1986. As a reporter he has covered Anne Arundel County, the State House, transportation (as both reporter and commuter columnist) and the environment. He also spent several years as a feature writer covering family and parenting issues.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard leaves U.S. Capitol after a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on Monday, June. 16, 2025, in Washington.

Obama, sedition and Trump’s urgent need to distract | STAFF COMMENTARY

July 24, 2025 at 3:01 p.m.

Trump's claim of a treasonous conspiracy against him in 2016 are ridiculous on their face.

A leader in public safety in Maryland, Stuart O. "Stu" Simms has served as a state Cabinet secretary, Baltimore City state’s attorney and federal prosecutor. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

Baltimore Sun Hall of Fame 2025: Stuart O. ‘Stu’ Simms, lawyer and leader

June 6, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

A leader in public safety in Maryland, Stuart O. "Stu" Simms has served as a state Cabinet secretary, Baltimore City state’s attorney and federal prosecutor.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at Augusta Regional Airport in Georgia.

Peter Jensen: Stop normalizing Trump’s cruelty, hate and lies | STAFF COMMENTARY

October 8, 2024 at 5:30 a.m.

Former President Donald Trump broke the mold — he's more dishonest and unscrupulous — and too many fail to realize it.

Maryland House of Delegates meets in the State House in Annapolis.

Peter Jensen: A Carroll County Republican is fed up with gamesmanship | STAFF COMMENTARY

September 11, 2024 at 1:50 a.m.

In Annapolis, you can score political points, or you can do meaningful work. Why is the wrong choice so popular?

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pose on a stage with their respective spouses

Peter Jensen: Should candidates be judged by their bank accounts? | STAFF COMMENTARY

August 13, 2024 at 12:37 p.m.

How curious that the wealthiest candidates for public office are the ones claiming to care about regular folk.

Former President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance attend Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Peter Jensen: Can there be national unity without a shared reality? | STAFF COMMENTARY

July 16, 2024 at 1:57 p.m.

Trump attack and Republican convention test the candidate's willingness to accept objective truth.

Upcoming presidential debate likely to cover age and prison status of the candidates.

Voters need some heads examined this year | STAFF COMMENTARY

June 19, 2024 at 6:20 a.m.

Let's get mental over a presidential race featuring two of the oldest men ever to seek the office.

Why Justice Alito flag flap matters — even if he blames his wife | STAFF COMMENTARY

May 23, 2024 at 4:48 a.m.

Displaying an inverted American flag, a 'Stop the Steal' symbol, is beyond the ethical pale for any Supreme Court justice or his immediate family.

Peter Jensen: Ben Cardin is boring — and Congress needs more like him | STAFF COMMENTARY

April 24, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Have you ever been dazzled by a larger-than-life personality who walks into the room and suddenly commands it? Well, Cardin is nothing like any of those guys.

Ranch dressing is the preferred accompaniment for a crudite platter with freshly cut carrots, celery, and radishes but it's gotten much bigger than that as the most popular condiment in the United States.

Peter Jensen: Reclaim our proud nation from the scourge of ranch dressing | STAFF COMMENTARY

March 27, 2024 at 6:18 a.m.

Ranch dressing is America's favorite condiment and that is so, so wrong.

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