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Delaware’s Drought?

By nemski April 13, 20121 Comment

USA Today had an article this morning about the drought conditions facing most of the United States. But, let me direct you to phillyweather.net's article earlier this week which is far better and, well, more local.

Newly Released Affidavit In Zimmerman Case

By pandora April 13, 20129 Comments

First, the last paragraph of the affidavit reads: The facts mentioned in this Affidavit are not a complete recitation of all the pertinent facts and evidence in this case but…

In Arizona All Women Are Pregnant Before They’re, Well… Pregnant

By pandora April 13, 20127 Comments

I get that Republicans don't understand biology, but this is nuts. Life starts earliest in Arizona, which now defines gestational age as beginning on the first day of a woman’s…

What Will Today’s Faux Outrage Be?

By nemski April 13, 201218 Comments

Yesterday, the US was a twitter about Hilary Rosen's remarks. The day before, Rep. Allen West's remarks. So, will today's outrage be focused on the Catholic League or something said by some other dumb ass?

Red Clay School Board Candidate, Joanne Johansen, Replies To My Questions

By pandora April 13, 20123 Comments

Joanne Johansen is the first of two candidates to reply to my questions concerning the upcoming Red Clay School Board Election. I have received an email from a second candidate…

Delaware Political Weekly: April 7-13, 2012

By El Somnambulo April 13, 20126 Comments

1. Republican Governor/Lt. Gov. Candidates, Such As They Are, Barnstorm the State. Their names are Jeff Cragg and Sher Valenzuela. Sher is a she. There's a nice mnemonic device for…

Quote of the Day

By nemski April 13, 20121 Comment

This is going to be the most moneyed election in the history of the United States. There is a sense of coming full circle, of forgetting our history — the…

Markell Gets Kudos

By nemski April 13, 20122 Comments

As far as governor popularity rating goes, Jack Markell has to be near the top of any list.

Fired News Journal Reporter Responds

By nemski April 13, 201222 Comments

Khristopher Brooks has a post up over at Huffington Post regarding his hiring and firing by The News Journal. Turns out getting fired by The News Journal may have been the best thing that ever happened to him.

DE Education Secretary Gives Recommendations on Newark Charter

By nemski April 13, 20127 Comments

Secretary of Education Lillian Lowery sent a memorandum to the Delaware State Board of Education giving her "approval" and some caveats on what Newark Charter School (NCS) needs to do

Are College Athletes the New Indentured Servants?

By nemski April 12, 20122 Comments

Okay, not a new idea, but as college coaches are free to get fired and quit (buyout clauses mean nothing), most athletes on scholarship are stuck at that college unless the college releases them.

Shooting Victims Challenge US Lawmakers

By nemski April 12, 20121 Comment

Shooting victims want to show the human side of gun violence.

Seriously?

By nemski April 12, 20123 Comments

Karl Rove declares that Obama will take the low road in 2012. Well, he'd know something about that.