2nd Rally Opposing Privatization of State Retirees’ Health Care – Wednesday, October 12th Leg Hall

It is just appalling what Carney has foisted on the state's unsuspecting retirees.  And for what?  What's his payoff down the line?  A cushy lobbyist job?   The backroom chicanery that led to this may never be known, but someone follow the money.  Carney is untouchable as he will be skulking out of town soon, but this should be a campaign issue.    
RISE Delaware has scheduled a second public rally to take place on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, starting at noon. The rally will be held on the East steps of Legislative Hall in Dover. In case of rain, the rally will be held in the House Chambers. The purpose of the rally is to allow state retirees and future retirees to demonstrate their opposition to the privatized Medicare Advantage...

DL Open Thread Wednesday Oct 5 2022

These are John Kowalko's Opening Remarks From Yesterday's RISE Rally

We are gathered here today to raise our collective voices in a resounding NO to privatization of our health care. NO to privatization of Medicare. No to this Governor and his administrators attempts to sellout Delaware retirees benefits to conglomerates such as Highmark so they can profit at the expense of retirees. No to the secret backroom deals that deliberately violate transparency and open government obligations and thereby violate the PUBLIC TRUST. No to the word for word regurgitation of misinformation, false information, and distorted information that the SEBC continues to spread at every public disinformation session they conduct. No to any contract conceived, negotiated and created with no retiree input or knowledge. We are here to reject Secretary DeMatteis’

R. I. P.: Ken Potts

Seeing that he had died took my breath away. Just a wonderful, selfless human being.  A true progressive who dedicated his life to helping others.  Some excerpts from his obituary:…

DL Open Thread Tuesday October 4 2022