Newport 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

(Soft) Power to The People

March 8, 2025
At this writing, Elon Musk and his Teenage Mutant Incel hackers are taking a chainsaw to essential government programs, ostensibly to “cut waste and fraud.” But like so many Tech Bros,… Read More

Dictator On Day…Whatever

March 8, 2025
During his 2024 campaign for president, Donald Trump famously noted that of COURSE he wouldn’t act as a dictator in his second term – “except on Day One.” Judging from some… Read More

The Age Of Ridiculous Men

February 3, 2025
I’m writing this during the days in which we honor former president Jimmy Carter. Since his death, his achievements -- both in and out of office – have been praised as well as his… Read More

Beware The Broligarchy

February 3, 2025
In 1939, when WWII broke out in Europe, America’s military was ranked 19th in the world. With something like 174,000 soldiers, our Army was smaller than that of Portugal. By the end of the war… Read More

January (So Far) Is The Cruelest Month

February 3, 2025
In 1922, T.S. Eliot wrote that “April is the cruelest month…” as the opening to his poem “The Wasteland.” Respectfully, Mr. Eliot, but April’s got nothing on… Read More

President Musk

December 20, 2024
As the cabinet for Donald Trump’s second term shapes up, the letter “B” keeps popping up. “B” as in “billionaire.” At this writing, no fewer than 13… Read More

They Failed Us

December 18, 2024
Now that the twice-impeached convicted felon who incited an insurrection and stole classified intel has been given the Golden Ticket to do it all again, we need to talk. Democrats are scratching… Read More
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Delaware Libraries Launch 2025 Summer Library Reading Program

From: Delaware Governor Matt Meyer
July 8, 2025
This year’s theme is “Color Our World.” Libraries across Delaware are opening their doors to a world of imagination, learning, and creativity with the launch of the 2025 Summer… Read More

Governor Matt Meyer Signs FY2026 Appropriations Bills with Historic Investments, Celebrates Major Legislative Victories

From: Delaware Governor Matt Meyer
July 1, 2025
DOVER - On July 1, 2025, July 1, Governor Matt Meyer marked several legislative victories at the end of the 2025 legislative session, delivering on key promises for Delawareans including… Read More

Governor Meyer Signs Bill to Improve Prescription Distribution

From: Delaware Governor Matt Meyer
June 30, 2025
SB180 will expand the abilities of pharmacies to meet the needs of Delawareans, particularly in response to the closing of 29 Rite Aid locations statewide DOVER - On June 30, 2025, Governor Matt… Read More

Governor Meyer Swears in Judge Monica A. Horton to New Castle County Superior Court

From: Delaware Governor Matt Meyer
June 26, 2025
DOVER - On June 26, 2025, Governor Matt Meyer swore in Judge Monica A. Horton to serve on the New Castle County Superior Court, following her confirmation by the Delaware State Senate this… Read More

Governor Meyer Signs Executive Order Protecting Gender-Affirming Care Providers And Patients

From: Delaware Governor Matt Meyer
June 21, 2025
REHOBOTH BEACH - On June 21, 2025, Governor Matt Meyer signed a groundbreaking executive order that adds further protections for gender-affirming care providers and patients. “Across the… Read More