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Markell Nominates Clarke Streett to Superior Court

By Delaware Dem January 7, 20103 Comments

Governor Markell has nominated New Castle Recorder of Deeds Diane Clarke Streett to the Superior Court. Streett, a graduate of Cornell Law School who currently is New Castle County Register…

Spencer Challenges Carney on Primary Funds

By Delaware Dem January 7, 201025 Comments

Democrat Scott Spencer challenges his primary opponent, John Carney, to pledge not to use any Democratic Party money should he be endorsed by the state Party in his primary. It…

Joe Biden’s Mother Seriously Ill

By Unstable Isotope January 7, 20102 Comments

I don't know any more than this story: Vice President Joe Biden’s mother Catherine Eugenia “Jean” Biden, 92, has taken seriously ill in recent days, prompting the Vice President and…

Exceptional Teachers

By pandora January 7, 201034 Comments

I must be a glutton for punishment, but I can't ignore this article Cassandra linked to last night. Go read the whole thing. Here is what jumped out at me.…

Unacceptable.

By cassandra_m January 7, 201013 Comments

On pretty much every front, really. And that is the most family friendly title I could come up with. If you haven't seen the NJ article this AM recounting some of the history of the despicable Dr. Bradley, then do yourself a favor. People with blood pressure issues should be forewarned. But this is a just a horror show on pretty much every front:

The Casino Report Is In

By cassandra_m January 6, 20103 Comments

And apparently lots of people are not happy about this result. The NJ has the story.

Markell and O’Mara Unveil Recycling Effort

By liberalgeek January 5, 201036 Comments

Today, Governor Markell and DNREC Secretary Colin O'Mara unveiled their plan to implement a statewide recycling plan that will change the way that Delawareans dispose of recyclable materials.

Recycling would remain voluntary for homes and businesses under the plan, but curbside services and special containers would be universally available. Commercial haulers and municipal governments that collect trash would be required to provide curbside pickups.

Substitute Teachers Can’t Substitute For The Real Thing

By pandora January 3, 201021 Comments

The New York Times has an interesting Op-Ed concerning substitute teachers, which, I admit, is something I had never really thought about before. And I probably should have since it…

Delaware Watch: Back Online

By liberalgeek January 3, 20105 Comments

Dana Garrett has done what we have long hoped Jason330 would do, and what some wish Dave Burris wouldn't do... He has returned to blogging. Welcome back, Dana.

2010: Prediction Thread

By nemski January 1, 201058 Comments

So, what's going to happen this year in politics, sports, government, Delaware, etc. Do get things started, here are my predictions. Politics The Dems will lose a handful of seats…

The Mighty Blue Hen is Soaring

By nemski January 1, 201010 Comments

Ryan Cormier has a great piece in The News Journal today about how Delaware's stock has risen dramatically in 2009. The article starts off with a joke about Delaware from…

The Top Delaware Political Stories of 2009

By Unstable Isotope December 31, 20095 Comments

The News Journal is soliciting our ideas for the top Delaware political stories of 2009 on Twitter (@DialogueDelaware). Here is my top 10 list. Feel free to argue and add…

Fearmongering = $$$

By Unstable Isotope December 30, 20093 Comments

Republicans have been jumping on the bandwagon to criticize President Obama because of the failed terror attack on Christmas Day. Some have been using the incident for fundraising, look at…