Recent Articles
Support the Delaware Protest and Civil Disobedience Fund & Help The Protests Continue
There is no doubt that the large scale street actions taking place in Delaware and beyond are have had an impact and bringing long overdue attention to systemic racial injustice and police abuses of the public trust. But that impact comes at a cost. That cost is borne by people on the front lines. They […]
Two Police Reform Packages Proposed Today
One package that was proposed by the Legislative Black Caucus, and one that was proposed by Attorney General Kathleen Jennings. Gotta say, the package proposed by the AG is much bolder and more directly addresses the police reform issues we’ve discussed. Here is the proposal from the Legislative Black Caucus: Pass Senate Bill 191, a […]
Song of the Day 6/10: The National, “Karen”
There aren’t many songs written for anyone named Karen, and given the events of the past few weeks I wouldn’t expect any flattering ones will get written anytime soon. Matt Berninger of The National is an exception. “‘Karen’ is very much about my wife, whose name is ‘Carin’ — I protected her innocence by changing […]
DL Open Thread: Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Delaware State Police Detain Reporter For Doing His Job. Would it shock you to learn that the reporter is black? Would it shock you to learn that cops were roughing up protesters? Would it shock you to learn that Speaker Pete, who had warned protesters they would be liable for any unrest, had nothing to […]
Trump’s New Fav TV Network is Bonkers & Connected to Putin
Trump got his insane bullshit about Martin Gugino, the 75 year old who was severely injured by Buffalo police when they knocked to the ground outside City Hall, from the bonkers, Russian propaganda outlet, One America News Donald J. Trump ✔ @realDonaldTrump Buffalo protester shoved by Police could be an ANTIFA provocateur. 75 year old […]
Police Reform In Delaware Must Start At The Top…Of The Delaware General Assembly
We know what we have in John Carney: Someone whose jellyfish proclivities impelled him to cave to the gun store owners in the early days of the COVID pandemic. We think we know what we have in AG Kathleen Jennings: Someone who is receptive to reform, but is somewhat circumscribed by the mutual dependency of […]
DL Open Thread: Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Remember The Coronavirus?: It’s Still Spreading. Bolsonaro may be even worse than Trump. And/or Trump might just decide to follow Bolsonaro’s game plan. Hey, we’ve got some serious hot spots right here in the good ol’ USA: The badly hit states are Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Kentucky, New Mexico, North Carolina, Mississippi, Oregon, South […]
DL Open Thread: Mon., June 8, 2020
Wealthy Hospitals Laid Off Workers And Gave Executives Bonuses From Fed Funds. They were already sitting on billions in cash reserves. They got more, and spent none of it on, you know, health care. Isn’t that fraud? ‘Real Stiff’ Colin Powell Endorses Biden. Won’t make much difference, but I like the symbolism. And yes, it’s […]
Song of the Day 6/7: Randy Rainbow, “Bunker Boy”
So much for that image of strength Trump was trying to project by refusing to wear a mask. Between his Fence of Invincibility and his Bunker Inspection Tour, he’s managed to convey the image of a bowl of quivering curds. He’s poutine minus the potatoes. Even Randy Rainbow has noticed.
DL Open Thread: Sunday, June 7, 2020
How Police Unions Impede Any Policing Reform. Read the article and understand this: You can’t negotiate with these guys. They have one approach: Scorched earth. You also can’t pass meaningful reform with an ex-cop running interference for them in the Delaware House Of Representatives. Will AFL-CIO Cut Ties With Police Unions? Democrats Draft ‘Justice In […]
Song of the Day 6/6: Elton John, “Border Song”
Another sobering reminder that the 1960s never really ended and that the Boomers will fight this out unto the grave. This video of Elton John purports to show him performing the gospel-tinged song that provides the climax of Side 2 of his eponymous second LP in March 1970, a month before it was released as […]
DL Open Thread: Sat., June 6, 2020
We Have Proof: It’s Not Just A Few ‘Bad Apples’. Jamelle Bouie puts it in context for us. It’s systemic abuse of power against citizens w/o the ability to fight back. Followed by filing false police reports on incidents. It’s also what happens when applicants aren’t properly screened for their motivation to become police officers. […]
Song of the Day 6/5: Bob Mould, “American Crisis”
Well, now Trump’s done it. He’s gone and pissed off former Hüsker Dü and Sugar frontman Bob Mould. Granted, that isn’t too hard to do — Mould has made a nearly 40-year career of getting tunefully pissed off — but it was only last year that he released an uncharacteristically optimistic LP, “Sunshine Rock.” The […]
Recent Comments