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The deluge of rain hitting our region in recent weeks has created massive sinkholes in local roadways and backyards. We look at how stormwater erodes public infrastructure like roads, and the challenges of forecasting failures before they occur.
Gregory B. Baecher, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park
Schoolyard bullying is a timeless problem. But it's a hot issue again in Maryland, where lawmakers recently passed a bill to crack down on bullying. We'll look at the issues being raised in Maryland and the best strategies for dealing with teasing and intimidation in the classroom.
Marcie Goodman, Founder, Watch our Words
Chuck Buckler, Director of Student Services and Alternative Programs, Maryland State Department of Education
Brazil and Mexico are two of America's most important trade partners in Latin America. But on issues such as the environment, free trade and energy policy, Washington doesn't always see eye to eye with Brasilia or Mexico City. We look at what's on the front pages in Brazil and Mexico.
Paulo Sotero, Director of the Brazil Institute, Woodrow Wilson Center; Contributing Columnist, "O Estado De Sao Paulo"
Jose Carreno, Op-ed Page Editor, El Universal (Mexico)
Whether it's natural disasters in Asia, primaries in Kentucky and Oregon, or the latest news from your neighborhood, it's "Your Turn" to set the agenda.
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