Yesterday was Induction Day for the most racially diverse class in the 164-year history of the U.S. Naval Academy. Of the 1,230 plebes taking the oath of office in Annapolis, 435 were members of a minority.
Most Annapolis insiders know Vinnie DeMarco as an indefatigable advocate for universal health care, beloved by progressive Democrats and dismissed by conservatives. As executive director of the nonprofit Maryland Citizens Health Initiative , he's a familiar face to reporters: a friendly nudge,...