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We need the leadership of one who speaks truth to power
Charlotte King
4 years ago
Our Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are...
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Goodbye to Beaver Dam Road landmark
Kathleen McGlade
4 years ago
Goodbye, Beaver Dam bus. We miss you already. Not the drivers who whizzed by without a glance; not...
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State should value nonprofits with investment
Sheila Bravo and Cynthia Pritchard
4 years ago
Nonprofits are institutions solely focused on making communities stronger. This is certainly true of...
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Black lives really do matter
Peter E. Carter
4 years ago
Lest you start making assumptions, let me reiterate from an earlier commentary that I remain an...
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Need to stay strong with circle of life
4 years ago
Last year at this time I wrote a piece on Women in Transition that focused on the importance of...
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Dr. Barbara Barski-Carrow
4 years ago
A year ago I was at the top of my game, working, scheduling workshops and marketing my recently...
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Kathy McGuiness
4 years ago
The COVID-19 pandemic requires leaders to live up to the complex nature of the moment and include...
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Terry Murphy
4 years ago
The vital role of healthcare has become very evident over the past several weeks. I have never been...
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While our collective focus over the past few months has been on the pandemic and public health,...
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Delaware must move forward on reopening strategies
Jeffrey Cochrane
4 years ago
The proper place for COVID-19 planning to take place for the reopening of our beach communities is...
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4 years ago
We, the citizens of Delaware, desperately need a positive, safe and common sense plan to begin...
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Earth Day, April 22, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. While people celebrating our planet...
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"At many times throughout their lives, children will feel like the world has turned topsy-turvy. It...
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Dial 2-1-1 to seek proper care before going anywhere
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During my years volunteering as a family doctor, I have provided care mostly in non-English-...
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Befriend your anxiety; give it a name
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When I was enrolled in college, I was required to take a language. I chose Spanish. I was not good...
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Reflections from Italy from former Cape Region residents
James and Jennifer Overstreet
4 years ago
Dimmi, cara, Tell me, dear, our elderly barista gently whispers in her raspy voice, referring to...
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We are all learning a lot during this time
Peter Carter
4 years ago
No doubt each and every one of us has a strong feeling and/or opinion about the state of the world...
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COVID-19 is here to stay, so let’s work together
David Tam
4 years ago
COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving situation. Please be aware that any information shared can...
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Local suffragists deserve recognition and thanks
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4 years ago
Local suffragists gave so much so that women can have the freedom to vote today. The earliest...
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Voters using new machines must review candidate choices before casting...
Jack Young
4 years ago
Starting with the Florida recount in 2000, attention has turned to how our votes are cast and...
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Keynote address: Tourism begins with community
Mariah Calagione
4 years ago
The following address was given at the Southern Delaware Tourism Awards Luncheon, Dec. 11, 2019...
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Climate change: The time to act is now
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Growth funds and reassessment: Let’s have a discussion
Joe Conaway
4 years ago
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A transformative year for the state auditor’s office
5 years ago
The Delaware Constitution and Delaware Code give the state auditor’s office important roles and...
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5 years ago
So, here we are again - another controversy over another piece of legislation passed on the last...
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Veterans Day is observed in the United States on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month...
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5 years ago
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Delaware laws pushing business over state lines
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5 years ago
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5 years ago
As your state auditor, I promised to provide you regular updates on the steps and progress we are...
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5 years ago
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