April 9, 2010 – Delaware Liberal

Friday Open Thread

By Unstable Isotope April 9, 201025 Comments

Welcome to your TGIF open thread. I guess our taste of summer is over today. At least the rain will keep the pollen level down (*crossing fingers*). Massey Energy CEO…

Justice Stevens Is Retiring

By Unstable Isotope April 9, 201039 Comments

This is not unexpected, but it's now official. The announcement came in a statement from Chief Justice John Roberts: Associate Justice John Paul Stevens has earned the gratitude and admiration…

Stupak to Announce Retirement Today

By Scott P April 9, 20106 Comments

Insider sources are saying this morning that Democratic Congressman Bart Stupak of Michigan will announce today that he will not not seek re-election this fall. He is expected to have…

Is Our Media Learning?

By Unstable Isotope April 9, 201012 Comments

Back in December, NYU journalism professor Jay Rosen had a proposal - fact check the Sunday morning talk shows. The proposal was eagerly embraced in the blogosphere but seemed to…

Deep Thought

By Delaware Dem April 9, 20107 Comments

“Of all the people in human history who ever reached the age of 65, half are alive now.” - The shock of the old: Welcome to the elderly age

The Tea Parties Are About Race

By Unstable Isotope April 9, 201030 Comments

I know you're really shocked to hear this. This week sort of feels like a "I told you so" type of week. Two different incidents of unstable people threatening lawmakers…