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Public defense is vital work; we must continue to treat it that way
Lisa Minutola
5 years ago
An old adage says, “A lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client.” But what about those...
Commentary
Congratulations to the youth of Southern Delaware!
Joseph Lawson
5 years ago
On March 7, a one-of-a-kind event took place in Delaware. A youth-led group, supported by local...
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Crucial role of school social workers highlighted March 7-13
Gloria L. Ho
5 years ago
This year, the governor’s proclamation designates March 7-13, as School Social Work week in...
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Milton native urges celebration of Music in Our Schools Month
Jimmie Allen
5 years ago
If you want a good laugh, go hang out with a bunch of third-graders on a classroom video call. I...
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In observance of Black History Month
Sara Ford
5 years ago
In his 1965 essay, “The White Man’s Guilt,” James Baldwin pleaded, “White man, hear me….History, as...
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Our long national nightmare is over
Richard Claypoole
5 years ago
Following the turbulent end of the Trump presidency and the ugly episodes at the Capitol and...
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Perspective on menhaden net reel location
Cliff Diver
5 years ago
I have been reading about the conflict around the location of the net reel on the grounds of the...
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SEDAC moving forward in 2021
Joe Conaway
5 years ago
The year 2020 was anything but perfect. As a nation, state and county, I think that I can speak for...
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Successful vaccination plan requires trust, education, equity
5 years ago
By Cindy Bo Lead, Odett Stanley-Brown, Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, & Cassandra Codes-Johnson On...
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Learn more about human trafficking this month
Cara Coyne Sawyer, JD
5 years ago
Jan. 1 marked the start of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. As the chair of the Delaware...
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SDARJ reflects on Jan. 6 insurrection
Sara Ford
5 years ago
What a devastating day for America. Instead of watching what would normally be the ceremonial...
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Beebe Healthcare’s awards: Important to know?
Chuck Mowll, LFACHE
5 years ago
At the very bottom of the Beebe Healthcare web homepage is a colorful display of the logos of...
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Vaccine development underscores life-saving value of bioscience
Michael Fleming
5 years ago
As the COVID-19 vaccine begins to be rolled out with our frontline healthcare workers and those...
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Some positive economic development news in Sussex County
Joe Conaway
5 years ago
The pandemic has definitely put a hurting on the economy of Sussex County, but through it all,...
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Remember rural road safety during the holidays
Richard Wilkins
5 years ago
Colder weather brings holiday wishes and parties celebrating the end of another year - which may be...
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An open letter to Browseabout’s Steve and Barbara Crane
Peter E. Carter
5 years ago
The torch has been passed to the next generation of bookstore ownership, but we should not commend...
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Home for the holidays: consider adopting a child
Josette Manning
5 years ago
You hear it all of the time in songs, movies, and in everyday conversation this time of year - how...
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Small businesses shopping important
John Fleming
5 years ago
Last year, American consumers spent $19.6 billion at independent retailers and restaurants on Small...
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SoDel to donate proceeds to charity Dec. 1
Scott Kammerer
5 years ago
Now more than ever, we understand that it is really important to support the people in need in our...
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Now, more than ever, you need to get a flu shot
Karyl Thomas Rattay and David A. Tam
5 years ago
Every year, you hear it from your healthcare provider and the Division of Public Health: the best...
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We must take steps to stay safe this holiday season
Molly Magarik and Dr. Karyl Rattay
5 years ago
With Halloween decorations packed away and Election Day having come and gone, Thanksgiving is now...
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Sowers should spend time on deaths from medical mistakes
Geary Foertsch
5 years ago
Arthur Sowers’ 17-paragraph Commentary (Don’t underestimate COVID-19; it’s no joke) in the Nov. 3...
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Don’t underestimate COVID-19; it is no joke
Dr. Arthur Sowers
5 years ago
Geary Foertsch’s Oct. 20 letter – “COVID-19 fearmongering is reprehensible” – does a disservice to...
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How Delaware can win with offshore wind
Brady Walker
5 years ago
As we celebrate Energy Awareness Month in October, I want to thank the many Delaware residents and...
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Bridgeville’s Sadie Waters and the 19th Amendment
Anne M. Boylan
5 years ago
On June 2, 1920, Delaware’s General Assembly dashed all hopes that the First State would be the...
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COVID-19 and racism: Two pandemics
Drew McKay
5 years ago
COVID-19 is a terrible disease. It has affected all of us, infected too many, and caused the death...
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Fields, dreams and farewells from SEDAC
Joe Conaway
5 years ago
SEDAC met by Zoom July 24 and heard from Joe Schell concerning the soon-to-be-opened Sandhill...
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Giving patients the healthcare system they already think they have
Randall Rutta
5 years ago
The COVID-19 crisis is a disturbing eye-opener for many Americans as they discover that the public...
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Ginsburg earns"A" for non-partisan democratic citizenship
Marlene A. Saunders
5 years ago
No matter one’s political affiliation, Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg should be regarded a...
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We must protect Delawareans from the fossil fuel industry’s damage
Kathleen Jennings
5 years ago
Hurricanes. Extreme heat. Flooding. Wildfires. The climate crisis is leaving its mark everywhere,...
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The pandemic hasn’t gone away, so why did hazard pay?
Brian String
5 years ago
As COVID-19 continues to ravage our region, with 350,000 cases so far and more infections occurring...
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Democratic ideals are better for all
John D. Baker
5 years ago
Across the globe, including the U.S., we experience poverty, lack of healthcare, pollution,...
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COVID-19 highlights need for technological equity
Bethany Hall-Long
5 years ago
COVID-19 moved schools, jobs, healthcare and many essential services online, making access to...
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Delaware needs a 21st century Civilian Conservation Corps
Anne Harper and Collin O’Mara
5 years ago
As we continue to see the devastating impact of the ongoing pandemic, we need to summon solutions...
Commentary
A blueprint for remote learning
State Sen. Laura Sturgeon
5 years ago
Gov. John Carney recently announced that Delaware schools will use a hybrid of in-person classes...
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Apathy is not an American value
Betsy E. Huber
5 years ago
Aug. 18 marks the 100th anniversary of passing of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to...
Commentary
Sussex Alliance for Growth make recommendations on MOU
Jeff Stone
5 years ago
The Sussex County Council is currently reviewing and considering changes to the 1988 Sussex County/...
Commentary
Thoughts on bicycle rules of the road
John Amann
5 years ago
After reading the article about bicycle safety concerns last week I felt compelled to write. I am...
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How Delaware transformed Its healthcare system for women
Dr. Kara Odom Walker
5 years ago
As we continue to confront the worst public health crisis in our lifetime, health systems are...
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Another social worker’s opinion on schools
Gail Quenneville, LCSW
5 years ago
I want to point out a different vantage point to the Commentary from Dr. Jill Linden in the Cape...
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There’s lots more yet to be done to keep our community healthy and whole
Jen Mason
5 years ago
A family of five is hungry because they don’t know where to turn for nutritional assistance. An...
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Child psychologist speaks out on schools
Jill Linden, PhD
5 years ago
School personnel are working hard to put together the best possible structure for re- opening...
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Thoughts on masks in Rehoboth Beach
Gary A. Colangelo, DDS, MGA
5 years ago
On July 3, I watched a Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk webcam to determine what the mask-wearing...
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Lewes needs to act now to prevent injuries at beaches
Chris Beakey
5 years ago
On June 27, I saw something that will stay in my mind forever: a 16-year-old boy stepping into the...
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Random thoughts in a pandemic-challenged world
Joseph T. Conaway
5 years ago
It has been a while since I wrote an editorial about economic development in Sussex County. Like...
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Government must serve and protect the public
Richard Gebelein and Robert Marshall
5 years ago
As two former Delaware public servants with over a combined 75 years of experience in Delaware...
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We need the leadership of one who speaks truth to power
Charlotte King
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 years ago
Lest you start making assumptions, let me reiterate from an earlier commentary that I remain an...
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The Delaware Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force discussed economic issues surrounding new power...
