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How Sarah McBride Has Impacted National LGBTQI+ Policy By Influencing Joe Biden

By El Somnambulo July 4, 20233 Comments

The rare really good article from Politico: Speaking before the largest Pride celebration in White House history this month, President Joe Biden looked out at the crowd and marveled at…

The Abiding Friendship Between Chris Evert And Martina Navratilova

By El Somnambulo July 3, 20231 Comment

Just an absolutely wonderful feel-good story written by the incomparable Sally Jenkins: They dressed side by side. They waited together, sometimes ate together and entered the arena together. Then they…

DL Open Thread: Sunday, July 2, 2023

By El Somnambulo July 2, 20235 Comments

I can't (or choose not to) read everything (although I'm reading a pretty amazing novel entitled "Chain Gang All-Stars" by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah right now. The Greg Abbotts of the World…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, July 1, 2023

By El Somnambulo July 1, 20237 Comments

A new day: At least the Supreme Court can't inflict any more damage until October, can they? Plus, LLC's and corporations still can't vote in Seaford--until January, at least. How…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Friday, June 30, 2023

By El Somnambulo June 30, 202340 Comments

The Headlines: Speaker Pete Picks The Absolute WORST Time To Go Through Man-opause. House Rethugs Revolt So That LLC's And Corporations Can Vote In Seaford. They're 'not serious people'. This…

DL Open Thread: Friday, June 30, 2023

By El Somnambulo June 30, 202311 Comments

Supreme Court Kills Affirmative Action. Because why should Black kids be as entitled as legacy fuck-ups at major institutions?: “With let-them-eat-cake obliviousness, today, the majority pulls the ripcord and announces…

‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: June 2023

By El Somnambulo June 30, 20233 Comments

So much good music that I had to limit each artist to one song (there were two artists for whom I had initially posted two songs each). Only available on…

BREAKING: House Votes Down Seaford Charter.

By El Somnambulo June 29, 202316 Comments

That can only mean one thing: House Rethugs plan to hold up the Bond Bill because--Seaford. The vote was 22 Yes, 18 No. Actually it was 23-17, but Rep. Short…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, June 29, 2023

By El Somnambulo June 29, 202326 Comments

The Headlines: Speaker Pete Tries To Ram Seaford Charter Change Down The Throats Of D Caucus Members--Chapter 4. House Doesn't Show Up For Work. Senate R's Signal That They Will…

DL Open Thread: Thursday, June 29, 2023

By El Somnambulo June 29, 20234 Comments

Some Florida-Sized Corruption By DeSantis. How about a $92 mill highway construction project on behalf of a guy who gave the Governor a 'golf simulator'?: The administration of Florida Gov.…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wednesday, June 28, 2023

By El Somnambulo June 28, 202314 Comments

The Headline: EVERYTHING FALLS APART IN HOUSE. We (well, I) first noted the marathon break between the recess for Caucus and the time the House eventually went back into session (3:15…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, June 27, 2023

By El Somnambulo June 27, 202312 Comments

Today's Headlines: *Third Time The Charm For Seaford's LLC's? I doubt it, but it's back on today's House Agenda. There must be a story behind the story. I'd love to…

500,000 Rounds Of Ammo Walk Out Of Cebela’s-But Not On Their Own

By El Somnambulo June 26, 202310 Comments

No, not nationwide. From one store in Delaware. Which is what happens when a store has the ammo right out on the sales floor. Cabela's is under investigation for lax…