Sitemap - 2011 - Michael Swartz
More endorsements (from the Maryland establishment) for Romney
Friday night videos - episode 71
Wishes for a Merry Christmas 2011
The antithesis of smart growth
The spirit of giving...3,200 signatures
National straw polls still like Gingrich - but for how long?
Lower Shore gerrymandering in Friday night document dump
The Shorebird of the Week Hall of Fame Class of 2011
Maryland's reborn spectator sport: how many General Assembly members will run for Congress?
Making customers pay - twice - for a mandate
Weekend of local rock volume 43
Wicomico County Council: the Holloway & Holloway show
Endorsement tit for tat, part two
"You're not defeated as long as you never stop fighting."
The 'clean energy scam' in Maryland
Cain is out, so now I have to find someone else
The Maryland Republican Party as a career ladder?
The 2011 monoblogue Accountability Project
Crony capitalism: it's not just for the feds anymore
When do the candidates drop out?
Why it should be Keim for the District 4 seat
MDGOP 2011 Fall Convention in pictures and text
An open letter to the Maryland GOP
Local GOP selects four for District Four
Herman Cain should be the new Bill Clinton. Right?
More land off limits to development: a sign of things to come under PlanMaryland?
Is Ohio's recovery on the line?
Another baseball season closes
Life's been good: Bongino gets second Congressional endorsement
Candidates sought for District 4 seat
Stuck, unless a judge bails us out
Autumn Wine Festival 2011 in pictures and text
Weekend of local rock volume 42
Cain surges in polls: is he the anti-Romney?
Wicomico County loses a fighter
In print: Don't put politics above security
2011 Good Beer Festival in pictures and text
Roemer: I will occupy Wall Street
Palin: 'I will not be seeking the 2012 GOP nomination'
Remarks on an elected Wicomico County Board of Education
Fresh maps, rancid gerrymandering
U.S. Senate hopeful Rich Douglas meets the Wicomico GOP Central Committee
A time for overwhelming the opposition
Weekend of local rock volume 41
Pumpin' and dumpin': the return
'Buffett Rule' = unintended consequences
A softened blow, but it will still hurt
Picks and pans from a Shorebird fan - 2011 edition
Romney gains Maryland support (and Pawlenty's, too)
David Craig (hearts) the Maryland conservative blogosphere
Testimony before Redistricting Advisory Committee
Harris: Obama job plan 'stimulus II'
Shorebird of the Year - a 2011 season wrapup
WCRC Crab Feast in pictures and text
Shorebird of the Week - September 1, 2011
West tells CBC "condemn these...hate-filled comments" from Reps. Carson and Waters
Is the TEA Party electoral poison?
Is so-called sustainability more important than growth?
Shorebird of the Week - August 25, 2011
McDonough: Obama 'should be impeached'
Harris slates townhall meeting
Weekend of local rock volume 40
Shorebird of the Week - August 18, 2011
Verizon on strike: is the middle class really in peril?
Bachmann takes Iowa, but Paul a close second
If Perry is in, then who's out?
Shorebird of the Week - August 11, 2011
'Here are my colors, bold and clear'
Blessing of the Combines in pictures and text
On the next American Revolution
Shorebird of the Week - August 4, 2011
'More,' Fedzilla screamed, 'more!!'
If TEA is for 'terrorist' then what are R and D?
A bright spot in a dismal vote
Perhaps the analogy I've been looking for
McDonough: Senate decision comes after redistricting
Shorebird of the Week - July 28, 2011
Pat McDonough to jump into U.S. Senate race
Gary Johnson on 'intolerance' redux
U.S. Senate interview: Robert Broadus
Friday night videos - episode 70
Shorebird of the Week - July 21, 2011
35th Annual Tawes Crab and Clam Bake in pictures and text
For President 2012: Entitlements
Union thugs: SEIU lives up to the reputation
Third Friday July in pictures and text
MTA toll hearing comes to the Eastern Shore
Shorebird of the Week - July 14, 2011
Full circle: Ready back at MDGOP
Gary Johnson: Family Leader Pledge 'offensive'
For President 2012: Energy independence
For President 2012: Immigration
Friday night videos - episode 69
A messy divorce in the offing?
Shorebird of the Week - July 7, 2011
Once again, happy birthday America!
For President 2012: Long War and veterans affairs
How the Democrats try and disenfranchise voters
Petition drive hits six figures
Shorebird of the Week - June 30, 2011
For President 2012: Second Amendment and education
Weekend of local rock volume 39
Senate hopeful Bongino featured WCRC speaker
Friday night videos - episode 68
Last chance to sign the petition
Shorebird of the Week - June 23, 2011
Third Friday June in pictures and text
For President 2012: Campaign finance/election and property rights
Shorebird of the Week - June 16, 2011
A symptom or a disease? Part 2
Friday night videos - episode 67
Shorebird of the Week - June 9, 2011
Wicomico GOP looking for a few good men (or women)
Speed cameras - a revenue-extracting scam
Weekend of local rock volume 38
Shorebird of the Week - June 2, 2011
Christie appears courageous while O'Malley is oblivious
Friday night videos - episode 66
Shorebird of the Week - May 26, 2011
A Third Friday report and review
Entrepreneur vs. Big Government
As reelection looms for Obama, is Big Oil in or out?
Shorebird of the Week - May 19, 2011
The 'war on the Shore' - another shot fired across the bow
In-state tuition for illegals to become law - or will it?
Shorebird of the Week - May 12, 2011
Elected officials discussion a highlight of convention
MDGOP 2011 Spring Convention in pictures and text
Friday night videos - episode 65
Shorebird of the Week - May 5, 2011
Does the strategy include snuffing out Osama?
Osama bin Laden dead: what's next?
Some reactions to bin Laden's demise
Salisbury Festival Saturday in pictures and text
API conference call on energy companies and pension funds
Shorebird of the Week - April 28, 2011
Friday night videos - episode 64
Shorebird of the Week - April 21, 2011
In-state tuition for illegals: it's not etched in stone yet
Pork in the Park Saturday in pictures and text
Local band makes debut, plans CD
Friday night videos - episode 63
Shorebird of the Week - April 14, 2011
Will Larry Hogan be a Maryland hero?
Harris: 'We shouldn't need a government shutdown'
Shorebird of the Week - April 7, 2011
Friday night videos - episode 62
Updated City Council financials
Is there anything they won't tax?
Weekend of local rock volume 37
'Hard Times' are good times for two local entrepreneurs
Harris: "I support an 'all of the above' energy approach"
Conway, Mathias join O'Malley in electric rate hike bid
Newt answered that question...
Keeping the Promise rally in pictures, text, and video
Friday night videos - episode 61
Will 'NozzleRage' return this summer?
McDermott: gay marriage update
Should he stay (home) or should he go (for Senate)?
Give Maryland workers true freedom!
Elected school board inches closer to reality
Friday night videos - episode 60
First Salisbury absentee canvass in, results slightly change
In Maryland, fourteen becomes two
Unofficial Salisbury City Council results have Dixon, Taylor out
A couple scenes from the campaign trail
Salisbury primary election today
Friday night videos - episode 59
The NAACP forum and the campaign tone
Harris opens Salisbury district office
Saving jobs by not raising taxes
Madison: the shape of things to come
Engage the purple shirts (and release the hounds!)
Second C of C forum...well, it was different than the first
Boda surges to lead in new Salisbury Council poll
Ron Paul wins CPAC straw poll (again...yawn)
2011 Wicomico County Lincoln Day Dinner in pictures and text
First C of C forum breaks little new ground
Friday night videos - episode 58
Questioning the Salisbury City Council candidates - part 4
TEA Party Caucus: Maryland Democrats need not apply
Pelura: lead through action, General Assembly Republicans
Former Congressional candidate Lollar picked to head AFP Maryland
Questioning the Salisbury City Council candidates - part 3
On his 100th birthday, Reagan stands alone
A new face leads a perennial movement
Two former SotW players garner camp invites
Friday night videos - episode 57
McDermott's state of the state
Questioning the Salisbury City Council candidates - part 2
A new feature, and hopefully not a bug
Questioning the Salisbury City Council candidates - part 1
Cain raised to top in GOP poll
Shorebirds have stability at the top
In print: Debate should be over pace of reduction
Three old hands, one newcomer dominate Salisbury Council poll
Isn't it a bit early for this?
Maryland Senate GOP picks new leadership
Friday night videos - episode 56
Kittleman leaves state leadership post
Another Giffords attack casualty: the town hall meeting?
'Civil Rights Day' and the state of civility
If Ravens fans weren't already bummed...
And the 2010 blog poll winner is...
Smith out, two newcomers in for Salisbury City Council election
A Wicomico County school board proposal
Friday night videos - episode 55
Cohen to file for Salisbury post