Sitemap - 2013 - Michael Swartz
A look ahead: 2014 on the national front
A look ahead: 2014 in Maryland
A look ahead: 2014 in Wicomico County
Wishes for a Merry Christmas 2013
2014 Maryland dossier: part 11 (intangibles)
The radical proposal, expanded
More pay to play, the Martin O'Malley way
Another billion in the pipeline
Move on to a new energy supplier
2014 Maryland dossier: part 10 (fiscal conservatism and taxation)
2014 Maryland dossier: part 9 (job creation and transportation)
Another study showing energy job creation
2014 Maryland dossier: part 8 (role of government)
The Shorebird of the Week Hall of Fame Class of 2013
2014 Maryland dossier: part 7 (dealing with Obamacare)
Competing views on manufacturing
Eight is not enough (the monoblogue anniversary post)
Book review: Give Yourself A Raise (2nd Edition), by Gordon Bennett Bleil
2014 Maryland dossier: part 6 (War on Rural Maryland)
2013 Maryland GOP Fall Convention in pictures and text
GO Friday: a phosphorus follow-up
2014 Maryland dossier: part 5 (Second Amendment)
The demise (and rebirth) of manufacturing?
2014 Maryland dossier: part 4 (energy policy)
Hogan: Anthony Brown 'intentionally misled thousands'
2014 Maryland dossier: part 3 (illegal immigration)
Bongino echoes "high road" sentiment
2014 Maryland dossier: part 2 (campaign finance)
Cecil County wants its money back
2014 Maryland dossier: part 1 (education)
The ever-popular turnout model
Weekend of local rock volume 58
Getting while the getting is good
Yes, it's still "drill, baby, drill"
2013 Autumn Wine Festival in pictures and text
Weekend of local rock volume 57
Maryland treads water in two key reports
Clearing the air and getting back to basics
2013 Good Beer Festival in pictures and text
Report: amnesty could create up to 17 million new voters
Irony you can cut with a knife
Conservative victories - wherever you can get them
Weekend of local rock volume 56
Weekend of local rock volume 55
Pelura: Why I support Ron George for governor
The O'Malley/Brown legacy: debt
Joining the fray the Eastern Shore way
Two candidates speak out on Common Core
2013 First District Bull Roast in pictures and text
No man of Steele to save Maryland
Hershey appointed to District 36 Senate seat
Can Hogan be a Maryland hero in 2014?
Picks and pans from a Shorebird fan - 2013 edition
Showing how useful we on the Shore are
WCRC Crab Feast 2013 in pictures and text
Shorebird of the Year - a 2013 season wrapup
Another voice in the internet wilderness
In print: Republican activities, a well-kept secret, can benefit the entire state
Shorebird of the Week - August 29, 2013
Scott drops bid for District 36 Senate seat
Shorebird of the Week - August 22, 2013
The real polls are yet to come
2013 Wicomico Farm and Home Show in pictures and text
Harris slates Fruitland townhall for Tuesday
Shorebird of the Week - August 15, 2013
The R3volution will NOT be televised
Shorebird of the Week - August 8, 2013
The stricter pro-life line: so who is more pro-life?
Pipkin bids farewell to Maryland Senate
Shorebird of the Week - August 1, 2013
No surprise: the draft bears fruit
Shorebird of the Week - July 25, 2013
50,000 strong - but where does it go?
The declaration of (courting) independents
An oversimplification, and where it may lead
Shorebird of the Week - July 18, 2013
37th annual Tawes Crab and Clam Bake in pictures and text
Announcing: the 2013 monoblogue Accountability Project
Report: First GOP ticket is Craig/Haddaway-Riccio
Shorebird of the Week - July 11, 2013
Saying no to the pile of money
It's not hypocrisy, it's just time for a change
The Maryland internet radio shakeup
Weekend of local rock volume 54
Upcoming jobs rally accessible to locals
Shorebird of the Week - July 4, 2013
Has RGGI lived up to its purpose?
Two Marylanders discuss state economy
Shorebird of the Week - June 27, 2013
2013 Delmarva Chicken Festival in pictures and text
Shorebird of the Week - June 20, 2013
Pro-life measure passes House - with a little Harris help
Land of opportunity for the politically correct?
Shorebird of the Week - June 13, 2013
Ten Question Tuesday - June 11, 2013
Free advertising (for the politically correct)
Shorebird of the Week - June 6, 2013
Craig 2014 announcement tour reaches Salisbury
A lack of interest - or a lack of faith?
Prison scandal topic of 'Minority Report'
Weekend of local rock volume 53
Craig event first in post-Bongino gubernatorial landscape
Shorebird of the Week - May 30, 2013
A weekend to remember, 2013 edition
Next stop Maryland? Or is it already here?
Shorebird of the Week - May 23, 2013
How to deliver budget testimony: a primer
Harris represents the GOP (for a week, anyway)
Third Friday May 2013 in pictures and text
Shorebird of the Week - May 16, 2013
If you're in for the penny, you're in for the pound
David Craig setting up announcement tour
A state party in disarray (and it's not the MDGOP!)
Weekend of local rock volume 52
Shorebird of the Week - May 9, 2013
2013 Pig and a Jig BBQ Festival in pictures and text
Down on the GOP farm, Salisbury University CRs joining gun debate
Shorebird of the Week - May 2, 2013
Leadership turnover in Maryland House
2013 Salisbury Festival in pictures and text
Shorebird of the Week - April 25, 2013
An early - and interesting - endorsement
Pro-liberty Free State citizens flexing their muscles
Pork in the Park 2013 in pictures and text
2013 Maryland GOP Spring Convention in pictures and text (part 2)
2013 Maryland GOP Spring Convention in pictures and text (part 1)
Dorchester GOP Chair forum gaffe-free entertainment
Shorebird of the Week - April 18, 2013
Why I'm choosing Collins Bailey
Maryland ranked among least business-friendly states - by business owners
Shorebird of the Week - April 11, 2013
Ten Question Tuesday - April 9, 2013
The real lowering of standards
Shorebird of the Week - April 4, 2013
The new Salisbury 'Dream Team' - Day and Ireton
Ten Question Tuesday - April 2, 2013
Weighing in on the Salisbury races
Waterman: Pope will be on RNC Rules Committee
Wicomico Pathfinders meeting reset - again
Final Salisbury city election forum only mildly contentious
2A townhall draws over 500 citizens
Ten Question Tuesday: March 26, 2013
2013 Wicomico County Lincoln Day Dinner in pictures and text
Another Maryland Republican misfire
No referendum on death penalty? Why not?
What's so unfair about the market now?
The Question 7 money question: a questionable donation to the MDGOP
Cede no ground - and donate if you please
My day at CPAC in pictures and text (part 2)
My day at CPAC in pictures and text (part 1)
'Naked, petty politics' as usual
Wicomico County GOP sets 2013 Lincoln Day Dinner
Bloomberg's Big Gulp ban banished by court
It's a primary rerun in District 1
No TQT this week, but other changes in store
Santorum seeks local supporters
WaPo push poll: Maryland favors gun control
Gas tax study: jobs could be lost
Gubernatorial hopeful Blaine Young speaks in Wicomico County
Salisbury elections: incumbents advance
Ten Question Tuesday - February 26, 2013
Rising up from the Astroturf once again: a push to increase the minimum wage
Salisbury money races have surprising leaders
Mooney officially resigns MDGOP post
Wicomico Tier Map hearing provides guidance for County Council
Death penalty opponents work to sidestep referendum
Chamber/PACE Council forum attracts interested voters
Ten Question Tuesday: February 19, 2013
Expected: McDermott Tier Map repeal dies in committee vote
New House of Delegates GOP leadership could be on tap
Ten Question Tuesday: February 12, 2013
Bongino: thanks, but no thanks to Anne Arundel, MDGOP posts
Three bills worth testifying for
Mooney resigning as MDGOP Chair
Speed camera repeals receive hearing date
Ten Question Tuesday: February 5, 2013
The futility of incremental change
Race relations the rule at NAACP forum
Ten Question Tuesday: January 29, 2013
Opening a door - but will they walk through it?
WMSOP meeting makes PAC14 debut tomorrow
RNC challenger falls short in bid
Ten Question Tuesday: January 22, 2013
Constitutional defender speaks in Salisbury
Ten Question Tuesday: January 15, 2013
Turning the Tides 2013 in pictures and text (part 2)
Turning the Tides 2013 in pictures and text (part 1)
What happened to the conservative blogosphere?
Ten Question Tuesday: January 8, 2013
MDGOP to Democrats: return "dirty contributions"
Harris votes to keep Boehner as Speaker. Not exactly conservative or gutsy.
Timely advice, but will it be useful?
A chance to meet our next governor?