Posts by El Somnambulo

Florida vs. Education: Florida legislators have proposed a spate of new laws that would reshape K-12 and higher education in the state, from requiring teachers to use pronouns matching children’s…

Biden Chooses Reelection Over DC Self-Rule.  Once a politician...: President Joe Biden changed course on Thursday, informing Democrats that he will not veto a Republican-sponsored resolution overturning a new Washington,…

Medicaid Expansion Comes To--North Carolina!  Heretofore only one of 11 states to not embrace the Affordable Care Act.  A rare bipartisan political deal that's worth embracing: The agreement from Senate…

'Woke' Banks Fight Back--And Win.  The good news?: Even in conservative states, the proposals went down.  The bad news?: It's because the banks did the fighting back: Conservatives have long…

First, a little personal note:  Our 7th RD Democratic Committee cooked the meal for the Arden Dinner Gild last night.  About 120 dinner reservations.  It was a bleepload of fun.…

Northern Idaho: The Home Of Christian Nationalism?  I'm jiggy wid it. They can have northern Idaho: North Idaho has long been known for its hyperlibertarians, apocalyptic “preppers” and white supremacist…

"This Is Evil. We Condemn It In The Name Of Christ."   This kind of push-back by religious leaders is all too rare.  Let's celebrate it when it happens: (RNS)…

Does Water Have An Expiration Date?  Bottled water?  Trump Ice water, to be precise?: Former President Donald Trump heads out of the East Palestine Fire Department next to his son,…

The Shroud Of Plankton:  'God', in the form of a massive seaweed blob, is coming to exact His/Her/Their revenge on Florida. It'll Be Good Vs. Evil In Wisconsin Supreme Court…