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DL Open Thread: Sunday, March 24, 2024
“The Brutality Of Sugar”: You might want to reflect on this next time you reflexively reach for a Coke or Pepsi: The two soft-drink makers have helped turn the state of Maharashtra into a sugar-producing powerhouse. But a New York Times and Fuller Project investigation has found that these brands have also profited from a […]
DL Open Thread: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Terrorist Attack In Russia Kills At Least 115. Russia claims to have the perpetrators in custody. Whether they’re the real perpetrators or scapegoat perpetrators is an open question: At least 115 people were killed after gunmen armed with automatic weapons opened fire at a popular concert venue on the outskirts of Moscow and set the […]
Delaware Political Weekly: March 15-21, 2024
1. Carney Endorses Eugene Young. The two questions are (1) Why?, and (2) What impact will it have? The consensus on the board is that the ‘why’ is that Carney just doesn’t feel comfortable with Sarah because, you know. Perhaps he should, you know, have coffee with her. She’ll have coffee, and has had coffee, […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, March 21, 2024
I guess the Big News of the Day is that both bills abolishing the death penalty in Delaware cleared their respective House committees–HB 70 (Lynn) from the Judiciary Committee, and HB 301 (Lynn) from the Administration Committee. HB 301 is the first leg of the Constitutional Amendment. Here is yesterday’s Session Activity Report. Highlights on […]
DL Open Thread: Thursday, March 21, 2024
This Judge Cannon…Does anybody really think that her appointment to this case was a mere coincidence? I don’t: Lawyers and former judges said they are baffled by an order issued this week by the federal judge overseeing Donald Trump’s pending trial on charges that he mishandled classified documents — and believe her instructions suggest the […]
James Maravelias On Aunt Jemima
Now, there’s a headline I never thought I’d write. BHL’s labor bud goes after, well, read for yourself, DI-rect from Maravelias’ own Facebook page: You mean snow flakes and Cancel generation types. I looked at her almost every morning as a child. I thought she made that delicious syrup. Being without a mother at 6 […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., March 20, 2024
Pretty productive day in Dover. Stuff I noticed: SB 232 (Gay), which ‘expands the contraceptive coverage laws to include over-the-counter non-emergency contraceptive pills’, passed in the Senate unanimously. Surprised, for once, at the lack of knee-jerk Rethug opposition. Sarah McBride’s bill, which may yield $100 mill in additional healthcare for Medicaid recipients, was introduced. Would […]
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., March 19, 2024
Today’s Big Story: House To Consider Proposed Constitutional Amendment To Provide Greater Access To Voting. I think it will pass. Why? Because it’s the first leg of an amendment that must be passed in two consecutive General Assembly sessions. Making this one a free vote. Also because the Rethugs did this before. Passed a similar […]
A Two-Way D Primary For Governor?
Going against the Conventional Wisdom, I think it’s possible. The two candidates? Matt Meyer and Collin O’Mara. Now hear me out. I write this not only because both Meyer and O’Mara appeared at the dinner that our 7th RD cooked for the Arden Dinner Gild, and not only because they made positive impressions on the […]
Faith And Liberty Discovery Center Cuts Its Umbiblical Cord
G-d decided it was time to close Philly’s Bible Museum: The museum created by the American Bible Society in July 2021 said it will be open to visitors until March 28. The Christian ministry nonprofit that translates Bibles and sends them around the world has recently been besieged with challenges including layoffs, funding troubles, and […]
DL Open Thread: Sunday, March 17, 2024
Trump: ‘Bloodbath’ Coming If He Loses. Prediction or promise? As in a call for yet another insurrection?: The dark view resurfaced throughout his speech. While discussing the U.S. economy and its auto industry, Mr. Trump promised to place tariffs on cars manufactured abroad if he won in November. He added: “Now, if I don’t get […]
DL Open Thread: Saturday, March 16, 2024
How Delay Tactics Have Worked For Trump For Decades. When facing legal woes, as he has for decades in civil courts, Mr. Trump seeks to manipulate the schedule. Whether or not the facts are in his favor, he plays a game of calendar calculus to pit one case against the other, in hopes of pushing […]
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