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Vermont Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage; D.C. Council Votes to Recognize Same-Sex Unions from Other States

• April 7, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in American Politics, Sexuality
Tags: California, Congress, District of Columbia, Domestic Partnerships, Gays, Home Rule, Iowa, Marriage, Proposition 8, Vermont

Why I Won’t Stop Criticizing Barack Obama

• April 7, 2009 • 1 Comment

Posted in American Politics, Bailouts, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Crime-Cops-Injustice, History, Joblessness, Journalism and Ethics, Obama Administration, Race, The Economy, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
Tags: Air Traffic Controllers, Angry Black Bitch, Bailouts, Ben Bernanke, BET, Black Agenda Report, Blackblogistan, Blackblogosphere, Constables on Patrol, Jack & Jill Politics, Jeff Johnson, Krissah Thompson, Lawrence Summers, Michael Corleone, Punditocracy, Pundits, Stimulus Plan, Tavis Smiley, The Black Snob, The Constitution, The Field Negro, The Root, The Washington Post, Timothy Geithner, United Auto Workers

Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty

• April 7, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Gossip
Tags: African American, Chris Brown, Common Sense, Dance Party, Domestic Violence, Drama, Growing Up, Kid and Play, Misogyny, Not Guilty Plea, Rihanna, Self Image, Sex

Guns Going Off All Over the Country

• April 7, 2009 • 4 Comments

Posted in American Politics, Black People, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Joblessness, Mass Shootings, Obama Administration, Race, The Economy
Tags: Alex Jones, Angela Harrison, Asian Americans, Assassination, Assault Rifles, Binghamton NY, Blacks, California, Carthage NC, Constables on Patrol, Depression, Domestic Violence, Elderly, English, Eric Kelly, Glenn Beck, Graham WA, Guns, J. Douglas Allen-Taylor, James Harrison, Jesse Jackson, Jiverly Voong, Jiverly Wong, Justin Garner, Latinos, Lovelle Mixon, Michael McLendon, New York American Civic Association, Oakland CA, Oakland Police Department, Paul Sciullo, Pinelake, Pitsburgh PA, Richard Poplawski, Robert Stewart, Samson AL, Seattle Times, Semi-Automatic, Stanton Heights, Stephen Mayhle, Sue Griffin, SWAT, Syracuse NY, The Po-Po, Vietnamese, Wanda Gay Neal Luck, Work, WRAL

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Sundance Liked Her Documentary on Terrorism, Until Muslim Critics Didn’t September 25, 2022
The film festival gave Meg Smaker’s “Jihad Rehab” a coveted spot in its 2022 lineup, but apologized after an outcry over her race and her approach.
Some Kids Play Sports. These Kids Train Wild Horses. September 17, 2022
The Devil’s Garden Colt Challenge offers a solution to California’s overpopulation of mustangs.
For Suburban Texas Men, a Workout Craze With a Side of Faith September 24, 2022
In Katy, outside Houston, many men have taken up F3, a no-frills fitness group where members push themselves physically but also bond emotionally.
Arizona Judge Reinstates Strict Abortion Ban From 1864 September 24, 2022
A 15-week abortion ban passed this year will take effect on Saturday. But the attorney general has argued that the near-total ban from the 19th century should take precedence.
The Morning: The back story of the migrant buses September 25, 2022
Republican governors’ immigration stunts are actually helping some migrants.
Dodging Blackouts, California Faces New Questions on Its Power Supply September 25, 2022
Extreme heat is testing the way energy is generated, delivered and traded — and raising the prospect of perpetual emergencies.
Whatever Happened to the Starter Home? September 25, 2022
The economics of the housing market, and the local rules that shape it, have squeezed out entry-level homes.
Puerto Ricans Fear Extended Blackout After Hurricane Fiona September 25, 2022
Residents, who pay some of the highest electricity rates in the United States, say they have little patience for the kind of outages they faced after Hurricane Maria.

The Guardian, UK

Saudi foreign minister defends role in securing Ukraine prisoner swaps September 23, 2022
Prince Faisal bin Farhan al Saud decries as ‘cynical’ accusations his country was trying to improve its image after Khashoggi killingIt would be cynical to see Saudi Arabia’s efforts to secure the release of international prisoners held by Russian proxies in Ukraine as an attempt to improve the country’s image after the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, its foreig […]
‘Humanitarian crime’: fighting cuts off insulin supply in Tigray September 23, 2022
International Diabetic Federation decries reports ongoing war has led to shortages of life-saving drug at Ethiopian region’s biggest hospitalDoctors at the biggest hospital in Tigray say they have just days supply left of insulin, as the resumption of fighting between rebels and Ethiopian government troops once again cuts off supplies to the region.In what t […]
Church of England bars Desmond Tutu’s daughter from officiating at funeral September 22, 2022
Church says same-sex marriage means Mpho Tutu van Furth cannot preside over godfather’s serviceThe daughter of the late Anglican archbishop Desmond Tutu has been barred by the Church of England from officiating at her godfather’s funeral in a Shropshire church because she is married to a woman.Mpho Tutu van Furth, an ordained priest in the Anglican church, w […]
Horn of Africa drought puts 3.6m children at risk of dropping out of school September 22, 2022
Experts warn that girls’ education will be worst hit, as many families are forced to move away from schoolsMore than 3.5 million children are at risk of dropping out of school due to the drought in the Horn of Africa, the United Nations has said, amid warnings the crisis could lead to “a lost generation” that misses out on education.According to new figures […]
Tigrayan forces accuse Eritrea of launching full-scale offensive on border September 20, 2022
Tigray People’s Liberation Front says Eritreans are fighting alongside Ethiopian government forcesForces in Ethiopia’s Tigray region said troops from neighbouring Eritrea launched a “full-scale offensive” on Tuesday and heavy fighting was ongoing in several areas along the border.Reuters was not immediately able to verify the account on Twitter from Getachew […]
Ukraine war to take centre stage at UN as west and Russia vie for support September 20, 2022
General assembly is expected to see fresh tussles over future of Ukraine, as well as famine and climate crisis threats in global southThe UN general assembly summit this week will be dominated by a struggle – between the US and its allies on one side and Russia on the other – for global support over the fate of Ukraine, as the global south fights to stop the […]
Houses washed away after storm Fiona as Canada sends in military for cleanup September 25, 2022
Troops to remove trees and restore transport links after Fiona caused severe damage including torn-off roofs and floodingCanadian troops are being sent to assist the recovery from the devastation of storm Fiona, which swept away houses, stripped off roofs and knocked out power across the country’s Atlantic provinces.After surging north from the Caribbean as […]
Storm Fiona ravages Canada’s east coast causing ‘terrifying’ destruction September 24, 2022
Post-tropical cyclone reaches Gulf of St Lawrence after racing through Nova Scotia forcing evacuations Powerful storm Fiona ripped into eastern Canada on Saturday with hurricane-force winds, forcing evacuations, knocking down trees and powerlines, and reducing many homes on the coast to “just a pile of rubble in the ocean”.The US National Hurricane Center (N […]

The BBC

Italy votes as far-right Meloni looks for victory September 25, 2022
Italians are deciding whether to choose their most right-wing government since World War Two.
Typhoon Noru: Evacuations in Philippines as explosive super typhoon nears September 25, 2022
Rain is beginning to fall, with life-threatening flooding and landslides expected.
Ukraine war: Ukraine will treat Russian deserters fairly, Zelensky vows September 25, 2022
Ukraine says it will not force deserters to return to Russia where they would face prison.
Roger Waters gigs in Poland cancelled amid Ukraine backlash September 25, 2022
The musician was due to play gigs in Poland but faces outrage over his comments on the Ukraine war.
Ukraine war: Kyiv forces accused of killing two in Kherson hotel strike September 25, 2022
A regional official says Oleksiy Zhuravko, a pro-Russian former Ukrainian lawmaker, died in the strike.
Iran protests: Raisi to 'deal decisively' with widespread unrest September 24, 2022
At least 35 people have died in the unrest, triggered by the death of a young woman in custody.
Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own marathon world record in Berlin September 25, 2022
Double Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own record for the men's marathon at Sunday's race in Berlin.
CIA museum: Inside the world's most top secret museum September 25, 2022
It's filled with artefacts that have shaped history - but its doors are firmly shut to the public.