Open Thread

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…

Lawyer With Too Much Time On Her Hands Files Stoopid Lawsuit.  No, not Ted Kittila this time: Attorney Janice Lorrah of Hockessin, the mother of a 6-year-old daughter, has filed…

Doesn't Look Like Sarah Palin Starred As Star Witness.  How did this case even make it to trial?: No one who has even casually followed the former governor’s career would…

Department Of Corrections Ignored Allegations Against Serial Abuser/Correctional Officer. Hey, Claire DeMatteis' job wasn't ever to stop this stuff, it was to keep it under wraps: For years, men imprisoned…

The (Allegedly) Human Paper-Shredder: President Donald Trump tore up briefings and schedules, articles and letters, memos both sensitive and mundane. He ripped paper into quarters with two big, clean strokes…

Trump-Incited Coup Attempt 'Legitimate Political Discourse', According To Rethuglican Party.  Censures Cheney and Kinzinger while they're at it. I know that Jason has posted this, but, if that doesn't wake…

Time To Crack Down On Methane 'Ultra-Emitters'.  Satellite technology now enables us to spot these polluters.  We have the technology to do something about it. A growing constellation of methane-detecting…