The Gonzales Research "Know-it-All Corner"

"Indian mascot crusade unwarranted, unwanted"
Richard Regan is a man on a mission.  A Montgomery County resident and a recently appointed member of the Maryland Commission on Indian Affairs, Mr. Regan has embarked on a quest to remove any references to Native Americans -- real or perceived -- from the state’s sports teams. 

"Can banishment replace execution?"
JANNIE COVERDALE is an ordinary woman whose private life Timothy McVeigh made public. Her two grandsons, Aaron and Elijah, were among the 19 children killed in the Oklahoma City bombing, and Ms. Coverdale quickly found herself an unofficial spokesman for the victims and their survivors.

"Shhh, the state politicians are plotting"
There's hardly an issue that fascinates elected officials more than legislative redistricting, in which the hard reality of the decennial census bumps up against the vagaries of politics. It means intrigue.

"A company's image at home isn't everything"
When homebuilder Ryland Group Inc. opted last year to take its Columbia headquarters to California, it left a big hole in the community, since the company was a solid employer and great corporate citizen - it was always being good about participating in charitable and civic efforts.

"Race for Governor is far from Decided" -- Conventional wisdom would tell you that it is only logical that Maryland's lieutenant governor would be widely known and well-liked, and that it is only logical that any lieutenant governor would hold a big advantage when matched against likely rivals in trying to ascend to the top spot.

"For a Change" -- Issues may swing hard election fight
Let's assume for a moment that the 2000 presidential election will be decided on the issues.

"Rules to live by for surviving in Annapolis"  --In the wake of the verdict in the federal wire and mail fraud trial of state Del. Tony E. Fulton, Democrat of Baltimore, and lobbyist Gerard E. Evans, we offer these 10 rules to live by when negotiating the halls of the state capitol:

"Buchanan hurting Reform Party" -- The ideal candidate of Reform Party "primary" voters is everything Pat Buchanan is not.

"Thoughts on Maryland Legislative Redistricting."   -- The 1998 gubernatorial race will determine Baltimore's political future.

"Baltimore's Mayoral Election: Why the 'White Man' Won."  -- Race did matter in Martin O'Malley's surprise victory in Baltimore.