Paging 2016 MVP Nominees!

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Yes, time to honor those who most contributed to the progressive cause in Delaware in 2016.  It was a real tough year, but there were some distinct bright lights, including longtime stalwarts and intriguing newcomers. While I, of course, have some ideas, I fully expect many of those on the final list, and the order, to come directly from you. The rules are simple.  Make your suggestions, and explain why they deserve mention.  Keep in mind that individuals or groups are welcome as are those who aren't progressive, but somehow contributed to the progressive cause.  For example, Christine O'Donnell won this award the year she took out Mike Castle. I'm also hoping that this may serve as a catharsis to get us all feeling more optimistic about the future and to inspire us to redouble our efforts.  After all, marching isn't just important, but it's a great way to lose weight. Nominate away!
‘Bulo Brings Musicians’ Musicians to Arden Gild Hall on Sat., Nov. 5

‘Bulo Brings Musicians’ Musicians to Arden Gild Hall on Sat., Nov. 5

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You can leave the earplugs at home for this show as you will want to hear every tasty musical morsel.  I'm very proud of this bill, which features headliner Ben Sollee, cellist/singer/songwriter/storyteller/political activist and musical collaborator.  I've been wanting to bring Ben back to the Hall for six years now, and I'm thrilled we finally got him.  He will perform with his long-time percussionist, Jordon Ellis, and will introduce new songs from his first full-length album in four years. Here's a tiny bit of what you can expect:
I TOLD You Scott Walker Was a Slumlord.

I TOLD You Scott Walker Was a Slumlord.

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His congressional campaign was quirky, and so he seemed harmless. Which, from a political perspective, he is. But here's the Scott Walker I know, and he's finally being sued for it:
The lengthy complaint filed in Delaware's Court of Chancery says Scott Walker has racked up 371 housing code violations in the city of Wilmington and New Castle County in the last decade. The full extent of the conditions, however, are unknown since Walker's "golden rule" for his tenants is that law and code enforcement employees are not allowed access to the properties at any time, the complaint said.
It’s Trump/Putin. Or Is It Putin/Trump?

It’s Trump/Putin. Or Is It Putin/Trump?

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BUSTED! Trump knows nothing about Russia (true, to a large extent), but it turns out he knows about Russian disinformation. Even quotes it. Although it's literally impossible that Trump could have gotten that information anywhere but from the Russians. He quoted what turned out to be deliberate misinformation from a Russian publication called 'Sputnik'.  And it made its way into his campaign speech.  How he got fed and used this this information is something he'll have to explain. Let's let Kurt Eichenwald tell the story:
Something I Learned Today: Oct. 4, 2016

Something I Learned Today: Oct. 4, 2016

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This may or may not work.  It dawned on me that I come across new stuff all the time that I want to share with people.  Not necessarily political stuff, but new discoveries that (I think) deserve greater attention. So this is the start (and perhaps the end) of an infrequent series called "Something I Learned Today".

‘Bulo Brings the Blues to Arden!

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This may be the best blues bill I've ever booked. Joe Louis Walker brings his band to the Arden Gild Hall on Thursday, October 13 at 8 pm.  The so-called opener, Bob Malone, is also not to be missed. JLW is the reigning Blues Music Awards Male Contemporary Blues Performer of the Year and is an inductee into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame. A true triple threat--axeman, singer, and songwriter. Here is a tiny taste of what you can expect:
Every Single State Legislative Race*

Every Single State Legislative Race*

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The asterisk means that I'm only looking at races with one D and one R on the ballot.  Per usual, the real story is the paucity of those races.  It's even more pathetic than usual this year. Of the 11 Senate seats up this year, 5 are uncontested.  It's worse in the House. Of the 41 seats, 23 candidates are running unopposed.  Well more than half. Just. Awful.