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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…

Charlie and the Flip Flop Factory

By Delaware Dem April 8, 20101 Comment

Remember when, in his 2008 campaign for Lt. Governor, Charlie Copeland said that he would crack down on polluters? And remember when, when Valero closed in 2009, Charlie Copeland blamed it on people who cracked down on polluters?

Jack Comes Through for Delaware Again (Updated).

By Delaware Dem April 8, 201013 Comments

Governor Markell delivers yet again, this time facilitating an agreement to reopen the Valero Delaware City refinery under new ownership, bring 600 new jobs to Delaware and cutting pollution significantly at the same time.

Moving Past the Ignorance

By Delaware Dem April 8, 201040 Comments

As you know, a number of Republicans or conservative bullies have called in death threats to numerous Democratic Representatives and Senators. Some have been arrested. Including a little punk by…

Questions for the Insurance Commissioner

By liberalgeek April 8, 201024 Comments

Next week, a joint committee will be holding a hearing with the Insurance Commissioner, Karen Weldin Stewart to discuss a BCBS issue and allegations raised by the partisan, Caesar Rodney…

Get Your GOP Talking Points Now and Beat the Rush

By Scott P April 8, 20107 Comments

Via Dave Neiwert at Crooks and Liars, we get a sneak preview of what at least one influential conservative wants to be a main Republican talking point this fall. While…

Another Round of Anti-Government Violence

By Unstable Isotope April 8, 20104 Comments

We don't know much about this case yet, but it sounds troubling: An East Texas man who federal prosecutors allege left explosive devices including pipe bombs in multiple area mail…

Thursday Open Thread

By Unstable Isotope April 8, 20105 Comments

Welcome to your almost-daily open thread. Do you have any burning issues that you just can't wait to talk about? Share them here. The man charged with threatening Nancy Pelosi…