The Real Debate We Need by Heather R. Mizeur
It matters that the leader of the Free World has the faculties and mental acuity to perform the functions of such a demanding job. While it’s important never to rush to any conclusions based on one flubbed televised performance, it is healthy for us to have a discerning moment after President Biden’s recent debate stumbles raised questions about his fitness for office. But what feels most lost to ... [Continue Story]
From and Fuller Podcast
From and Fuller: The Trump agenda and the realities of governing
Every Thursday, the Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news of the moment. This week, From and ... [Continue Story]
- From and Fuller: Trump cabinet appointments and the future of “Talking Heads” media
- From and Fuller: The eating of political crow with election predictions and the gender and race impact on the 2024 Election
- From and Fuller: Final predictions for Election Day and fatal flaws in Harris and Trump Campaigns
- From & Fuller on voting
- From and Fuller: Early clues on election night of a Harris or Trump victory and Donald Trump’s Arnold Palmer moment
- From and Fuller: F/F Live at the Avalon
Op-Ed
The Real Debate We Need by Heather R. Mizeur
It matters that the leader of the Free World has the faculties and mental acuity to perform the functions of such a demanding job. While it’s ... [Continue Story]
- When Peace Visited War: A Christmas Story by Tom Timberman
- A Christmas Carol 2023 by Maria Wood
- The Carbon Darwin Award by Bob Moores
- America’s Civil War of Weaponized Words and the Middle East by Tom Timberman
- Here’s a Test: Can You Recognize a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? By Maria Grant
- What Happens Next to Israel, Hamas, Palestinians and the US? By Tom Timberman
- Still No Planning? By Carol Voyles
- America is Losing Control of the Israel/Palestinian Global Narrative by Tom Timberman
- Things To Do In A Deer Stand by Rob Etgen
- Towards A National Directory Of Gun Violence by Stan Salett
J.E. Dean
Stop the malarky about the Hunter Biden pardon by J.E. Dean
In June, Hunter Biden was convicted of three felonies for lying on a mandatory disclosure form while purchasing a gun. President Biden’s son lied ... [Continue Story]
- I’m thankful for Lucca by J.E. Dean
- Trump 2.0: Too real to be funny by John Dean
- Trump looks like he will keep his promises—that is the problem by J.E. Dean
- Trump’s Win is a Tragedy for America by J.E. Dean
- The chaos of the 2024 election has begun by J.E. Dean
- Is Elon Musk Trying to Buy the 2024 Election? by J.E. Dean
- I don’t take Trump’s proposals seriously – here’s why by J.E. Dean
- The utter shamelessness of the Trump agenda by J.E. Dean
- J.D. Vance Wins the Vice-Presidential Debate, With Help from Walz by J.E. Dean
- A Second Assassination Attempt on Trump by J.E. Dean
Craig Fuller
A Community Town Hall focuses on education in Talbot County by Craig Fuller
The Avalon Foundation and The Spy collaborated on another in a series of candidate Town Halls with the most recent this week bringing together a live ... [Continue Story]
- MPT, the Chesapeake Bay and Viewers Like You: A Chat with Station Manager Steven Schupak
- So Much Money, So Little Time by Craig Fuller
- One Amazing Story by One Amazing Individual by Craig Fuller
- A Presidential Debate: No Commission / No Audience / Perhaps, No Gloves by Craig Fuller
- An Enjoyable and Important White House Story by Craig Fuller
- Biden’s Two Biggest Problems: Perception and Trust by Craig Fuller
- An Important Set of Facts – It’s Up to You to Form an Opinion by Craig Fuller
- Primary Election Results Put Maryland Front and Center in Determining Control of US Senate
- A Technologically Driven Holistic Approach to Healthcare: Craig Fuller Chats with Dr. Rubin Pillay
- The Big Mo? Here Come the Iowa Caucuses by Craig Fuller
- These Pesky Constitutional Amendments by Craig Fuller
- To EV or Not to EV? By Craig Fuller
- Rest in Peace Roy McGrath by Craig Fuller
- Fox vs. Fox by Craig Fuller
- Remaining the United States by Craig Fuller
Howard Freedlander
Out and About, Sort Of: Unconscionable, Unsuccessful by Howard Freedlander
In the late 19th century, as Native American reservations faced dissolution at the soiled hands of White settlers, the Catholic Church decided to ... [Continue Story]
- Out and About (Sort of): Stars in Different Realms by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Slavery of Thought by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Higher Education on Edge by Howard Freedlander
- Strike for Democracy by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): American Voter by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Hospice Heroes by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): An Apolitical Document Fails by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Fictional, Insightful by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): On a Scale of 1-10 by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of) On Being Humble by Howard Freedlander
Jamie Kirkpatrick
Black and White By Jamie Kirkptrick
There’s not much that’s just black and white in the world these days. Everything is either nuanced shades of gray, or, more likely, layer upon layer ... [Continue Story]
- ‘Tis the Season by Jamie Kirkpatrick
- Permanence by Jamie Kirkpatrick
- Raking Leaves By Jamie Kirkpatrick
- The Dream By Jamie Kirkpatrick
- Showing Off By Jamie Kirkpatrick
- Chesapeake Lens: “Workday” By JP Henry
- Connected By Jamie Kirkpatrick
- Ubiquity By Jamie Kirkpatrick
- The Dreamcatcher: Chapter Five, “Epilogue” By Jamie Kirkpatrick
- The Dreamcatcher, Chapter Four: “Denouement”
Angela Rieck
The tyranny of dinner by Angela Rieck
Years ago, I was congratulating a mother whose youngest child had graduated from high school with honors. She was gracious, and said that she was ... [Continue Story]
- A new Rx: Friends and Family by Angela Rieck
- Horn Point Oyster Hatchery by Angela Rieck
- Signs by Angela Rieck
- Science on the shore—Horn Point Laboratory
- A chat with AI by Angela Rieck
- Our ethereal protector by Angela Rieck
- Celebrating the seasons by Angela Rieck
- Tracy by Angela Rieck
- Our Superpower by Angela Rieck
- Squirrel Feeders by Angela Rieck
Hugh Panero
The Awkward Gentrification of Bellevue by Hugh Panero
In 2022, Talbot County first heard about a new fourteen-home luxury housing development in the Village of Bellevue, one of twenty-two unincorporated ... [Continue Story]
- Mr. Biden, It’s Time to Hand Over the Keys by Hugh Panero
- The Mess in Oxford Gets More Messy by Hugh Panero
- Be Like a Cicada and the Catharsis of Dreams by Hugh Panero
- Let’s Retire the Word “Retired” by Hugh Panero
- Top 15 Indicators That You Are Too Old For Technology by Hugh Panero
- Dune Part 2 and My Son Got Me Back Into a Movie Theater by Hugh Panero
Al Sikes
Is real disruption likely? By Al Sikes
Donald J Trump knows and is moving fast. He understands power’s cycles and the underlying conditions that gain or lose momentum. Yet, even the most ... [Continue Story]
- What is it with the Matt Gaetz nomination? By Al Sikes
- Magic will not work by Al Sikes
- “I Dare You” by Al Sikes
- Where did that truck come from? By Al Sikes
- Sundays past and present by Al Sikes
- Divide and Then? By Al Sikes
- A Race to be Big Pumpkin by Al Sikes
- What is Courage and Strength? By Al Sikes
- Scratchy Records by Al Sikes
- From Seriousness to Irritation by Al Sikes
Letter to Editor
Letter to Editor: Talbot County Council continues to ignore illegal actions
More than a month ago the Talbot County Council was presented documentary evidence that a strategically important but illegal sewer connection was ... [Continue Story]
- Letter to Editor: More lies and innuendo from Pay Attention America in Talbot County
- Letter to Editor: Talk with our neighbors
- Poem to the Editor: Times Like These
- Letter to Editor: Don’t attack those whom you disagree with
- Letter to Editor: I’m proudly voting for Kamala Harris
- Letter to Editor: Our school leadership and the immigrant community
- Letter to Editor: Faith tells us its our duty to vote
- Open Letter to Talbot County Council: Illegal sewer connection was Lakeside linchpin
- Letter to Editor: Silo Square concerns
- Letter to Editor: Lakeside’s final victory, Maryland law Be damned