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New American Journalism Or Flat Out Poison? – Joshua

September 7, 2008 By Josh

The idea was a grand one. It’s rare these days to be in on a grand idea, an idea that for a short time is so free of the daily round of human nonsense that you are almost short of breath. The idea was that a crew of mostly ex-newspaper writers could remake American Journalism […]

Of Civil Unions and Civil Rights: Gay Fathers Testify in Annapolis

February 15, 2008 By Josh

Of Civil Unions and Civil Rights: Gay Fathers Testify in Annapolis

A cold wind whips through Annapolis on a Monday night, but the crowd is untouched. Several hundred people gather next to the Governor’s Mansion for a demonstration. Every ten feet or so someone holds up a sign with a district number. Police orbit the crowd waiting for trouble, but mostly giving directions. It looks like […]

Saying Goodbye to the Year of the Pig

December 31, 2007 By Josh

Saying Goodbye to the Year of the Pig

2007, year of the pig. Lest we forget, in this time of times, these things that may well be forgotten, and in no particular order: 1. America woke up and noticed that its infrastructure was collapsing – in July during a New York City steam explosion and then again in August when a highway bridge […]

Camera Obscura: A Smalltown Photographer’s Guide to Covering International Politics

November 29, 2007 By Josh

Camera Obscura: A Smalltown Photographer’s Guide to Covering International Politics

I am a photojournalist for a smallish daily newspaper in the Baltimore/DC area. NO, NOT that one. To apply for credentials to cover the Annapolis Peace Conference, hereby known as the APC, because I’m so tired of typing the word ‘conference,’ required filling out an application with the standard personal info and numbers over a […]

Smashing Pumpkins, Blowing Chunks

November 19, 2007 By Josh

Smashing Pumpkins, Blowing Chunks

Early nineties. Late teens. The time in life where you’re just starting to figure out that you can go places and do things; that you have limitless options. The idea both terrified and exhilarated you. And, you’re a punk. One of your bands was playing in DC. The Red Hot Chili Peppers. You got tickets […]

I is for International Imbroglio

November 12, 2007 By Josh

Starting this is hard. I promised to have this done by Sunday night, and here it is Saturday night and 20 words down. I needed a deadline to actually produce, so I told Matt Sunday night. So here I am, the wife and baby asleep, trying to produce.Matt asked me what I was going to […]

Sounding Off

  • “imitator....”

    SoulCrusher | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “You guys really are idiots. I don't make amends for things that happened 300, 200, 100 or even 50 years…”

    SoulCrusher | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Do you consider your mom a lover of the shower that is almighty and golden?”

    Billy Butcher | Rep. Harris: “Some Marylanders are Even Calling for My Resignation, Which I Will Not Do”

  • “Does your mom?”

    Billy Butcher | Rep. Harris: “Some Marylanders are Even Calling for My Resignation, Which I Will Not Do”

  • “You are crazier than batshit Nancy! Who is more spry??? I doubt Gordo....”

    Gordildo the Barbarian | Rep. Harris: “Some Marylanders are Even Calling for My Resignation, Which I Will Not Do”

  • “Wonder if Gordon is going to blame his Rep. Harris for no one wanting to change a miserable SOBs diapers…”

    Billy Butcher | Rep. Harris: “Some Marylanders are Even Calling for My Resignation, Which I Will Not Do”

  • “The Spirit of 1776 https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/01/the-spirit-of-1776/ "Trump's '1776 Commission' tried to rewrite U.S. history. Biden had other ideas." https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/trump-s-1776-commission-tried-rewrite-u-s-history-biden-ncna1255086 President Biden…”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Partisan Republican-Hater Gordon strikes again.”

    Trent P | Rep. Harris: “Some Marylanders are Even Calling for My Resignation, Which I Will Not Do”

  • “Wonder if Andy will write an article to the Dagger about him trying to go on the floor to vote…”

    Gordon A Koerner | Rep. Harris: “Some Marylanders are Even Calling for My Resignation, Which I Will Not Do”

  • “There will be no unity as long as Democrats use political discrimination. That's just the way it is. No poems…”

    SoulCrusher | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Bob, you don't understand jack squat. You "Not See" traitors are now allowing financial institutions to close accounts because of…”

    SoulCrusher | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “OYE, I understand your frustration. You have a great weekend!”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “First of all Bob, the police were only able to apprehend 8 of the RIOTERS. That doesn't mean they got…”

    SoulCrusher | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Chaos: a state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order. any confused, disorderly mass: The…”

    Open Your Eyes | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “The following is ABC's take on Wednesday night's riots in Portand and Seattle: https://abcnews.go.com/US/portland-police-arrest-rioters-damage-democratic-party-office/story?id=75398433 The following video from is Sean…”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Andy, you've worn out your welcome. It's time for you to put on your spurs & straps, get on your…”

    Bob | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “Capitol Police probing whether GOP Rep. Andy Harris tried to bring gun on House floor" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/capitol-police-probing-whether-gop-rep-andy-harris-tried-bring-n1255237”

    Bob | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “"GOP Rep. Andy Harris Tries To Bring Gun Into House Chamber" https://www.huffpost.com/entry/house-congressman-gun-andy-harris_n_600a0874c5b674575ae423ae?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJXJPoSLtK4kSnJ4EHiAvEEP6HitXa3ttDZEwDvr9Q9VHtT_bTtWLZZdyfHUT8yciGacKzLUwYdrmdlwj20zcUHLM2m-70q1D4kJBmnQrcOjlBXauhsU6Cks6XPoVN9bOpK-2BjPI1Vd57Fmox1L56kaBbP_zNQU_b2HlOdN33vT It looks "Pistol-Packing Harris" is at again. I…”

    Bob | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “"Amanda Gorman steals the show on Inauguration Day" https://www.axios.com/amanda-gorman-inauguration-viral-47deb3d4-0271-405f-96ae-0960095ddb24.html Looks like I wasn't the only one impressed with Amanda.”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “You may not hate all Republicans, but your posts reveal you to be deeply partisan. I didn't vote for Trump…”

    Mindy Ryber-Smith | Rep. Harris: “Some Marylanders are Even Calling for My Resignation, Which I Will Not Do”

  • “"Democrats poised to rebuff McConnell's filibuster demands" https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/21/democrats-mcconnell-filibuster-460967 I agree with the above article. The Democrats shouldn't immediately press forward…”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “"The significance of those purple outfits on Inauguration Day" https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/national-politics/the-significance-of-those-purple-outfits-on-inauguration-day Blue, I didn't realize the significance attached to purple. Maybe…”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Close to end of comments, so will end witj while I despise plenty of republicans I hate no one. Anyone…”

    Gordon Koerner | Rep. Harris: “Some Marylanders are Even Calling for My Resignation, Which I Will Not Do”

  • “Thank You, Bob. Unity is so emotional. I woke up early this morning so that I can go shopping for…”

    WhatMattersisBlue | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Partisan.”

    Trent P | Rep. Harris: “Some Marylanders are Even Calling for My Resignation, Which I Will Not Do”

Recent Posts

  • Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully” January 13, 2021
  • Rep. Harris: “Some Marylanders are Even Calling for My Resignation, Which I Will Not Do” January 7, 2021
  • Cause of Fire in Vacant Havre de Grace House Under Investigation January 5, 2021
  • Police Investigate Separate Fatal Crashes in Bel Air and Street December 30, 2020
  • Armed Robbery Suspect Fleeing Police Dies of Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound December 27, 2020
  • Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police” December 22, 2020
  • Middle River Man, 22, Killed in Edgewood Shooting December 15, 2020
  • Man Injured in Havre de Grace Shooting December 12, 2020
  • Woman Killed in Aberdeen House Fire November 20, 2020
  • Detectives Investigate Edgewood Murder-Suicide November 18, 2020
  • Harford County Clamps Back Down After COVID-19 Surge November 12, 2020
  • Conowingo Dam Sediment Characterization Study Begins November 12, 2020
  • Former Baltimore Police Detective, from Bel Air, Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements to Federal Agents November 6, 2020
  • Suspicious Jarrettsville Deaths Ruled Homicide and Suicide November 5, 2020
  • Man Arrested After Pulling Gun in Joppa Road Rage Incident November 4, 2020
  • Fallston Man Arrested After Refusing to Wear Mask While Voting October 27, 2020
  • Positive COVID-19 Cases Among Homestead Elem. Staff Highlight Lack of Public Communication on School Outbreaks October 21, 2020
  • Man Faces Multiples Charges After Alleged Arson of Edgewood House October 17, 2020
  • Dr. Theresa Felder Appointed President of Harford Community College October 17, 2020
  • Bel Air Father Kills Self and 3-Yr-Old Son in Murder/Suicide October 17, 2020

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