Righteous anger is percolating within me over a recent event that occurred here in Baltimore County. My anger stems from the awareness that there are elements afoot that seek to squash freedom of speech. I witnessed a mother who happens to represent her district on the Baltimore County Board of Education (BOE) be silenced and forced to apologize for posting a meme on social media. Her meme simply stated a question that sought to inspire reflection (and possibly some research) in comparing...

Celebrating Eight Years of Service, Patriotism, and Dedication to Country As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, and the Republican Women of Baltimore County celebrates its 60th birthday, it is especially fitting that RWBC establish an Americanism Award to recognize an individual whose dedication to our country has been demonstrated through years of service. The first-ever RWBC Americanism Award was presented to Jean Hessenauer, in recognition of her extraordinary commitment to...

America’s 250th anniversary is more than a single celebration—it is an opportunity for communities across our country to come together to honor our history, celebrate our freedoms, and reflect on the principles that have sustained our nation for two and a half centuries. On July 21, 2026, Republican Women of Baltimore County (RWBC) was proud to continue its yearlong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary by supporting the Central Baltimore County Republican Club in its own patriotic...