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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Opinion

Ice, Ice Baby

May 12, 2025
Donald Trump seems to have a thing for making others suffer. In his first administration, he made a big show of separating children – including nursing babies – from their migrant… Read More

Down The Memory Hole

May 11, 2025
Since the Trump administration came back into power, there’s been a concerted effort to “disappear” all kinds of historical facts and figures in our country. Trump brays that DEI… Read More

“First They Came For…”

May 10, 2025
He attempted a coup. When it failed, he embarked on a brash campaign of revenge and retribution. With a deep sense of grievance among the population, the environment was ripe for his message. He took… Read More

Make America Sick Again

May 9, 2025
He claims to have a worm living in his brain. He took a chainsaw to the head of a dead whale and strapped it to the roof of the family car to bring home. He scoops up roadkill and puts it in his… Read More

The Forest for (No) Trees

May 8, 2025
“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.” – Mahatma Gandhi Those of us of a certain age remember growing up with Smokey the Bear,… Read More

Little Acts of Resistance

May 7, 2025
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness.” So opens Charles Dickens’ 1859 novel, “A Tale of Two… Read More

Reagan Weeps

March 8, 2025
Somewhere near Simi Valley, CA, residents are reporting strange rumblings. But it’s not an earthquake, it just Ronald Reagan spinning in his grave at Mach 1 speed. The president who once… Read More

“The Resistance” Needs Libraries

March 8, 2025
There are two things that Americans love: their local post office and local library. Both are currently under attack by the Trump administration and his DOGE hatchet man, Elon Musk. There are reports… Read More
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Latest News

Lowering of Flags to Honor the Passing of 1st Lt. Ray Firmani

From: Delaware Governor Matt Meyer
July 22, 2025
WILMINGTON - On July 22, 2025, Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statement regarding the passing of World War II veteran 1st Lt. Raymond Firmani of Elsmere at the age of 103: “Ray… Read More

Governor Meyer Joins Bipartisan Group of Governors Issuing Joint Letter to Grid Operator PJM

From: Delaware Governor Matt Meyer
July 18, 2025
Letter Advocates for Increased State Representation Amid Ongoing Leadership Changes and PJM Cost Crisis; Proposes Candidates to Fill Current PJM Board Vacancies and Commits States to Further… Read More

Governor Meyer Announces Departure of DHSS Secretary Josette Manning

From: Delaware Governor Matt Meyer
July 18, 2025
WILMINGTON - On July 18, 2025, Governor Matt Meyer announced the departure of Delaware Department of Health and Social Services Secretary Josette Manning. Secretary Manning’s departure is… Read More

Governor Meyer Joins Other Governors to Demand Trump Administration Release Withheld Funding

From: Delaware Governor Matt Meyer
July 17, 2025
WILMINGTON - On July 17, 2025, Governor Matt Meyer joined 17 other Governors calling upon Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and OMB Director Russell Vought to release approximately $6.8 billion… Read More

Governor Meyer Signs Legislation to Bring Down Energy Prices, Protect Environmental Resources and Wildlife

From: Delaware Governor Matt Meyer
July 16, 2025
WILMINGTON - On July 16, 2025, Governor Matt Meyer signed a sweeping package of energy legislation into law to ensure that energy is accessible, affordable, and reliable to meet the needs of all… Read More