I'm looking for information about organisations that would be able to support trans people in Delaware who are living in unsupportive households. As in charities, not-for-profit organisations, etc. Already found a few online, but it doesn't hurt to ask around just in case I've missed something.

Affiliation doesn’t mean much to me.

I’m UU btw.

I’m seeing a marked uptick in MAGA convoys in my area this week (Brandywine Hundred) with huge flags and to be honest I’m scared and angry.

This is a public service post for those planning a visit to Delaware beaches.

Please follow a few simple rules:

1. Drive at the speed of traffic, not 15 below

2. Use GPS and know where you’re going

3. Change lanes with ample time before your turn

4. Use turn signals reasonably before your turn, not after it

5. Yield signs are not Stop signs

6. Stop signs are not Yield signs

7. Parking space lines are not mere suggestions

8. Don’t block the sidewalks and boardwalk walking shoulder-to-shoulder with your family of 10

9. Look up the menu online before you get in line instead of asking 100 questions and slowing everyone down.

Thank you in advance from Delaware locals 🙏

Every day we have a new thread whining about heating bills. I'm all for whining about absurd charges, but so far the math isn't checking out on any of y'all's claims, and my ability to put up with people whining about topics they're completely ignorant of without telling them off is completely exhausted.

First of all, the claim that rates have gone up, new delivery fees, etc. I posted in one of the threads here and not a single person posted evidence their rates went up. Several replied with evidence that they hadn't changed. Why will no one post evidence of their raised rates? Can anyone prove their rates went up?

Second, the people that say "my thermostat has been at 60 degrees this whole time and that hasn't changed and I don't get why my bill went up unless they're charging more (also, I don't know the rates haven't changed, because I can't read!)". I know it's been a long time since high school and you probably haven't had to do math since then, but I promise it's super useful. Check out this equation explaining the rate of heat flow: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rate_of_heat_flow That ΔT (delta T) means that heat leaves your house proportionally to the difference in temperature. If your house is 60° inside and it's 40° outside, that's 60-40= ΔT = 20°. When it becomes 20° outside, 60-20 = a delta of 40°. 40 is twice as much as 20, so the heat is leaving your house twice as fast! There's your doubled bill!

You want to complain about the bill being high? Be my guest. I'll happily join you in bitching about Ticketmaster, Xfinity, Microsoft, Google, Netflix, and all the other companies charging too much for too little. Just don't make up bullshit and be completely unable to support your claims - just because that tactic wins presidencies doesn't make it OK.

What’s going on?

Almost no traffic, restaurants are quiet and the beaches are wide open on Memorial Day Weekend.

Did it just fall too early this year or is inflation just kicking everyone’s ass?

Waiting for the fireworks, being forced to listen to this old people band. Has anyone ever actually enjoyed a performance by "Plead the 5th Delaware" sometime during this century? Who hired this band?! Someone get your grandma, she's drunk or something. This sounds like someone stuck in their mid-life crisis trying to stay young at karaoke night. They would have been great entertainment in the early 90s.. but let's get with the times. Missed opportunity, Milford. 0/10 do not recommend 🙉 #MilfordDE #RiverwalkFest #MyEarsHurt

The maga's were out again, on the corner of Rt 1 at Midway in Lewes. We get it, you won. I was (foolishly) hoping that they would stop the show now that he's won. I was wrong. How long do we think their honk party will last? What's the plan magas?

If you have not already, let me suggest that you take 40 minutes to listen to this very insightful interview with Sarah McBride from The New Yorker Radio Hour on WNYC Studios

https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/tnyradiohour/articles/sarah-mcbride-on-the-fight-for-trans-rights

I live in Rehoboth Beach. For the last few months, i have noticed the occasional demonstration on Rt 1 by folks who seem unhappy with things at the moment. a no monarchs demonstration. today...I saw, for the first time, that the Sussex county folks who went to this shindig (perhaps in their sensible small cars) had a counter demonstration by other locals (maybe from slightly west of here? Maybe not....) A couple fellows in pickups driving past the large groups on Rt 1. Each of these fellows was holding a flag in his left hand and the steering wheel in his right hand. The flag was not the stars and stripes but was one promoting our prez.

Fascinating. I hope things don't get ugly.

LMK

I am a trans teen who started to go to Nemours just after their insane decision to preemptively stop gender affirming medical treatment for transgender teens because of the federal funding stuff (no hospital has been retaliated against but doesn’t really matter for this). Are there any alternatives to be able to get gender affirming care in state?

Yeah if you're mad at people who voted for a rapist let's chat.

I can’t believe that it’s already time for all the political campaign adds to start back up. Biden is running commercials about what he’s accomplished so far during his term so of course they have to remind everyone that he’s the middle class guy from….Scranton? Seriously?

Biden lived in PA from the time he was born in 1942 until 1953. So he lived there until he was a whopping 11 years old! Why doesn’t he ever give DE any respect in these national adds? It’s just a pet peeve of mine but I can’t be the only one!

Curious if anything is going on in town?

Are there really two protest locations this close to each other in Rehoboth today?

Hey y'all! I'm thinking about going to the University of Delaware for college. I'm wondering how queer-friendly the University of Delaware is. Also, does anyone have an estimate for what percent of the students are queer? More specifically, gender-nonconforming?

Thanks a ton!

ETA: Thanks for the feedback y'all! It was all super helpful. Also, methodwriter85- you're absolutely right. I'm definitely looking for a college with a queer environment, not just one that is chill with queer people. Your feedback was super helpful there!

Have a great day everyone!!

Hello there!

I’m looking for some insight on what it’s like to live in Delaware. For background, I currently live in Central Florida (just north of Orlando), but my lease ends in June and I’m planning to move. I’m also considering Eastern Pennsylvania, but Delaware has caught my attention recently.

Florida no longer feels compatible with my values. The political shift, increasingly Orwellian state government, skyrocketing costs (housing, insurance, rent, etc), intense weather, and nonstop influx of new residents has made life here more stressful and less enjoyable than 8 years ago. I’m looking for a slower-paced, higher-quality lifestyle—and Delaware seems to offer that while still being on the Northeast corridor.

My girlfriend is also considering pursuing her Master’s in Food Science, and the University of Delaware is on her shortlist. We are both early 30’s, early career, and are thinking about finding a good spot to potentially get married and start a family within the next few years. Based on my research, I’m especially interested in New Castle County: Newark, New Castle, or suburbs near Wilmington.

For context, I was born and raised in Florida but lived in the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania for a decade—and I loved it. I only moved back to Florida in 2017 for a job opportunity.

I’ve driven through Delaware from South to North and thought it was beautiful, but I’ve never explored it in-depth. I’m considering a scout trip soon and would really appreciate any insight from locals.

How do you like living in Delaware? Any neighborhoods, towns, or hidden gems you’d recommend? Also- seasons don’t bother us much and I love mid Atlantic coastal vibes. Would love to hear your experiences—thanks in advance!

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