Posts by El Somnambulo

Texas Progressives Surge In Primaries: Progressives did very well in three closely watched congressional races. Greg Casar, a proud member of the Democratic Socialists of America, won a landslide victory…

That Black Opry Revue show at the Arden Gild Hall was one for the ages.  If you were there, you know.  Nights like last night are why I produce/promote shows. …

Right-Wing 'Legal Foundation' Goes After Delaware Voter Rights.  (h/t to Matt Bittle) You know because a good man, an honest man, is forced to choose between doing his elections job…

Putin Starts Shootin': Early Thursday, just as President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia announced on television that he had decided “to carry out a special military operation” in Ukraine, explosions…

The Trumpiest Item Of The Day.  Yep, he's negotiating with the Saudis for them to underwrite at least two yu-u-u-ge golf tourneys at his ailing clubs.  The golfers? Multi-millionaires who…

Trump's MAGA PAC Subsidized Empty Office Space In Trump Towers.  The $$'s were supposed to go to Junior Trumps: “It’s a huge scam,” said one former aide with direct knowledge…

Putin Facing A Personality Crisis?  Is he rational, or has he undergone a fundamental change?: In Moscow, many analysts remain convinced that the Russian president is essentially rational, and that…