In this piece, I will argue that one of the reasons that Donald Trump is our president today is that certain crucial personal information about him and about a subset of his supporters was suppressed. more

OPINION — Why is it so difficult for some to grasp Fountain Hills is a conservative town, as evidenced by 8,505 registered Republicans and 3,729 registered Democrats? It’s not surprising … more

OPINION — Regarding Following the money: how Arizona pays for public school students and other articles written by Stacy Mantle: they are missing one major angle … “compared to what?” more

OPINION — Government surveillance isn’t new, but new wide-ranging technologies that can detect our faces and track our movements are making it more ubiquitous. While the tools have changed, the purpose remains the same: to chill independent thought, free speech and dissent, bringing our country closer to 1984. more

After reading the letter from Frank Daniels (“The hypocrisy of the Democrats’ big tent”), it’s apparent that he’s just another propagandist for the “Make America Great Again” following of the current regime leading our nation into unwanted wars and the destruction of unarmed and innocent folks, while it’s fleecing our nation at every opportunity! more

Automatic license plate readers, aka Flock cameras, have become a hot topic, as they pop up around the state. About 20 Delaware municipalities use them in conjunction with their police departments, but opponents worry about privacy issues and misuse by officers. Have you encountered these devices? Do you think they are helpful? Or are you concerned about what’s being tracked? more

OPINION — Over a decade ago on council, the former police chief flagged a critical “911” issue: our alarm monitoring system’s hardware had failed. We restored it temporarily, but it was on … more

What does the word “church” mean to you? It actually has two meanings. A community of faith that gathers on Sunday ... more

OPINION —  America’s debt crisis is a real threat and I’d like to thank Mr. Savage for his recent comments. After volunteering full-time over the last 13 years and publishing a book on this topic, I can assure you that America is rapidly approaching the cliff without a plan. more

We are writing to express deep concern regarding the policy priorities outlined in your surface transportation reauthorization proposal. more

AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor answers questions about Social Security. more

OPINION — Two claims about COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy are moving through the country this week, and the reflex is to pick a team. One of them is arithmetically false. The other is documented in writing. Both things are true at the same time, and an honest reading of the record has to say so. more

OPINION — Lately I have been reading letters to the editor criticizing democratic socialists. First of all, socialism is not communism. These individuals fail to understand the differences. … more

Zoning — the local power that governs what types of housing can be built and how — has, for too long, operated under the radar. more

OPINION — Why does the town council refuse to do anything about the obnoxious leaf blowers that spew dust and add to our brown haze and gasoline fumes that destroy our lungs? Two years ago, … more

OPINION — I am frustrated and question why the responsible parties of the political signs put up prior to elections don’t remove the signs immediately after the voting ends. more

Eighteen-year-old freshmen may not be old enough to place legal sports bets in Delaware. But, this fall, they could nonetheless walk into their dorm rooms, pull out their phones and make the same wagers anyway. more

OPINION — In choosing a lieutenant governor running mate, Andy Biggs was boxed in. He didn’t have the political space to choose someone who might marginally improve his general election chances. … more

OPINION — You may have seen the headlines: The federal government is finalizing new operating guidelines for Colorado River water, set to take effect Jan. 1, 2027. more

The Delaware Senate is slated to meet in special session this fall, to review several appointments by Gov. Matt Meyer. These nominations will likely be announced by Meyer over the next few weeks. The news of the special session was shared with the Daily State News in a statement by Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola, D-Newark, on Aug. 6 — a day after he, House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, D-New Castle; controller general Ruth Anne Miller; and Delaware Department of Health and Social Services secretary Christen Linke Young met to discuss the Meyer administration’s plans for the state’s Office of the Surgeon General. more