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Link to Live Stream of Hadiya Pendleton Funeral, Greater Harvest Baptist Church, February 9, 2013

• February 9, 2013 • Comments Off

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, African American History, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Democrats, Gang Violence, Mass Shootings, Murder/Manslaughter, National Issues, Uncategorized
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The First Lady Gives Speaker Boehner The Side Eye

• January 22, 2013 • 1 Comment

Posted in Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Democrats, Obama Administration, Race, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Tea Party Movement
Tags: Barack Obama, Inaugural Luncheon, Inauguration, John Boehner, Michelle Obama, Obama, President, Speaker Boehner, Speakers, The Side Eye

Chris Rock at L.A.’s Comedy Store Riffs About Being Invited to the President’s 50th Birthday Party

• March 9, 2012 • Comments Off

Posted in American Politics, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Comedy, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
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The President at The Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York, January 19, 2012

• January 21, 2012 • 5 Comments

Posted in African American History, American History, American Politics, Bailouts, Black People, Budget Cuts, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Democrats, Homelessness, Joblessness, National Issues, Obama Administration, Protestant Denominations, Race, Subprime Loans-Foreclosures, The Economy, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, The Stimulus Bill, The Tea Party Movement
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President Obama: Baby Whisperer

• June 22, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in American Politics, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Class, Love, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
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Author Walter Dean Myers: It’s Back to The Fifties with Every (Black) Man/Woman for Themselves

• May 11, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, Alcoholism/Drug Abuse, American History, American Politics, Black People, Books, Bullying/Juvenile Crimes, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Crime, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Discrimination, Drug Culture/Industry, Education, Fiction Writing, Gang Violence, Health, History, Homelessness, Joblessness, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, National Issues, Obama Administration, Public Intellectualism, Race, The Economy, Women
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Osama Bin Laden Has Been Killed; His Body Is In U.S. Custody (w/Updates)

• May 1, 2011 • 3 Comments

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Naomi Chesler: Velma Hamilton teacher is not a scapegoat December 10, 2018
Dear Editor: A letter to the editor from James Lister clearly articulated the dismay that many Madisonians undoubtedly feel in reaction to the resignation of a Hamilton Middle School teacher for use of racist language in a classroom. Importantly, the…
State Debate: At least Wisconsin Republicans aren't as bad as their North Carolina brethren, says James Rowen December 10, 2018
A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.
Bill Berry: Recalling when citizens won and science deniers lost December 10, 2018
Fifty years ago, Wisconsin led the way in what became a national ban on the pesticide DDT, which was polluting state waters and wreaking ecological havoc. The state Assembly voted 98-0 in favor of the ban. This proud moment marked…
John Nichols: Tony Evers is already renewing Wisconsin Idea December 10, 2018
Unlike Scott Walker, Tony Evers has signaled that instead of political cronies, he will appoint independent-minded people who will bring expertise to the UW Board of Regents.
John Coover: Fight for Evers' governance is only beginning December 10, 2018
Dear Editor: The late George H.W. Bush said, when Hussein invaded Kuwait, “This will not stand."
Madison to begin bus rapid transit study December 10, 2018
“We have to make transit the cornerstone," David Trowbridge, bus rapid transit project manager, said.
Despite shuttered businesses, officials say Monroe Street reconstruction went relatively well December 10, 2018
Monroe Street merchants and city officials said business went about as well, or better, than expected.
Mikhail Guzowski: Comparing Wisconsin to third world is insane December 9, 2018
Dear Editor: I appreciate that I have not been back to Wisconsin in about a year, and I know it is a political mess. But having lived/living in second-world places such as Mexico and Puerto Rico, and knowing what’s happening…

The New York Times

Done With Michael Cohen, Federal Prosecutors Shift Focus to Trump Family Business December 10, 2018
Prosecutors say President Trump organized illegal payments to two women during the presidential campaign. Now they want to know if he and Mr. Cohen acted alone.
Heavy Early Snow Smacks the Southeast, Knocking Out Power and Snarling Travel December 10, 2018
Virginia and North Carolina declared states of emergency as thousands of customers lost electricity. Many people heeded warnings to stay off slick roads, but there were still hundreds of accidents.
How Phoenix Explains a Rise in Police Violence: It’s the Civilians’ Fault December 10, 2018
As other big departments turn to soul-searching and building trust, the Phoenix police accused a blind man of assaulting an officer.
Highlights of Comey Testimony: He Likes Mueller, but They’re Not Best Friends December 9, 2018
A transcript of the remarks of James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, before two House committees on Friday was released. We break it down.
‘Mammoth’ Storm Hits Southeast December 9, 2018
A winter storm that had already dropped nearly a foot of snow in Texas led to the cancellation of more than 1,300 flights in the Carolinas, where hundreds of thousands of customers have lost power.
On the Front Porch, Black Life in Full View December 4, 2018
A look at how a simple architectural fixture has played a role in African-American culture.
Exploring the Future of Our Cities December 8, 2018
Experts across an array of disciplines are meeting in New Orleans at the Cities for Tomorrow conference hosted by The New York Times and the NOLA Media Group.
DNA Test Helps Mother Reunite With Daughter She Thought Died Nearly 70 Years Ago December 9, 2018
The mother, who was unwed and 18 at the time, thought her daughter had died in childbirth. The baby was taken from her and covertly adopted by another family.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Bourbon Street reconstruction cost doubles, start of 2nd half delayed to May 2018 August 23, 2017
Final cost has jumped from original estimate of $6 million to over $13 million.
Can crowdfunding solve healthcare? December 10, 2018
Crowdfunding has become a popular strategy for paying off colossal healthcare bills.
Powerball numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Saturday's $217 million lottery jackpot? December 9, 2018
These are the winning numbers in the Powerball lottery drawing Saturday.
Should we get rid of the U.S. Postal Service? December 6, 2018
Some argue the U.S. Postal Service has no future, citing bankruptcy and the obvious environmental consequences as reasons to do away with the paper-based postal system.
Mega Millions numbers: Did you win Tuesday's $208 million lottery jackpot? December 5, 2018
Here are the winning numbers in Tuesday's Mega Millions lottery drawing.
Inspection and Memorial Mass honors first responders: see photos December 2, 2018
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Archbishop Gregor Aymond greeted first responders thanking them for their service at an Inspection and Memorial Mass Sunday (Dec. 2) at St. Louis Cathedral. The leaders of the New Orleans Police Department, Fire Department,...
George H.W. Bush was political patriarch to an American dynasty December 1, 2018
Bush, who died late Friday at age 94 , was a World War II hero, a Texas congressman, the director of the CIA, vice president and eventually president.
Stormy Daniels: Michael Avenatti filed defamation suit, launched crowdfunding campaign without permission November 29, 2018
"I haven't decided yet what to do about legal representation moving forward," Daniels said in a statement.

The Guardian, UK

UN states agree historic global deal to manage refugee crisis December 10, 2018
First international pact on mass migration reached between 164 nations, despite US-led objectionsThe first ever international deal on the refugee crisis was signed on Monday by a majority of UN states, despite vociferous objections led by the United States.The historic, non-binding global pact seeking to better manage mass migration was approved by delegates […]
Discovery of dead Himalayas pair brings 'closure' after 30 years December 10, 2018
Friend Steve Aisthorpe told remains of Kristinn Rúnarsson and Þorsteinn Guðjónsson foundA Scottish mountaineer who spent weeks searching for two friends who disappeared in the Himalayas more than 30 years ago has spoken of finally feeling a sense of closure after their bodies were recently found.Steve Aisthorpe, 55, was with Kristinn Rúnarsson and Þorsteinn […]
Indifference to sexual violence eats away at us all, say Nobel pair December 10, 2018
We’re putting commerce before victims, argue Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad The Nobel laureates Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad have called on the world to protect victims of wartime sexual violence as they angrily criticised indifference to the plight of women and children in conflict in their peace prize acceptance speeches.The gold medals were presented to M […]
Russia 'paved way for Ukraine ship seizures with fake news drive' December 10, 2018
EU’s security commissioner says Moscow spread false claims for at least a year before last month’s seizuresThe Kremlin launched a year-long disinformation campaign to soften up public opinion before its recent seizure of three Ukrainian ships and their crews in the Sea of Azov, the EU’s security commissioner has alleged.Julian King said Russia had paved the […]
Global super-rich bought 153 homes for at least £20m each in past year December 10, 2018
Highest number of sales in Hong Kong as London’s ultra-prime housing market slips amid Brexit concernsMore than 150 homes around the world changed hands for more than £20m ($25m) each in the past year, as the “relentless creation of private wealth” fuelled the global ultra-prime housing market.The world’s richest people spent a combined £5.2bn ($6.6bn) on 15 […]
Scientists identify vast underground ecosystem containing billions of micro-organisms December 10, 2018
Global team of scientists find ecosystem below earth that is twice the size of world’s oceansThe Earth is far more alive than previously thought, according to “deep life” studies that reveal a rich ecosystem beneath our feet that is almost twice the size of that found in all the world’s oceans.Despite extreme heat, no light, minuscule nutrition and intense p […]
Humanity is on path to self-destruction, warns UN special rapporteur December 10, 2018
On 70th anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Nils Melzer says global community has failed to learn lessons of second world war As those who lived through two world wars die out, taking with them real memories of past atrocities, the world is back on a path to self-destruction, a leading authority on torture has warned.Human rights are facing […]
Russian serial killer convicted of 56 more murders December 10, 2018
Mikhail Popkov raped and killed dozens of women in Angarsk over two decadesA court in Siberia has convicted a former police officer of raping and killing a further 56 women, making him Russia’s worst serial killer in the last century.Mikhail Popkov, 54, terrorised his home city of Angarsk in the Irkutsk region for nearly two decades, luring women into his ca […]

The BBC

Anti-Semitism pervades European life, says EU report December 10, 2018
Europe's Jews are increasingly worried about the risk of harassment, according to a major EU survey.
Mikhail Popkov: Russian ex-cop jailed for 56 more murders December 10, 2018
Mikhail Popkov, who preyed on women in Siberia, is modern Russia's most prolific killer.
Amount of deep life on Earth quantified December 10, 2018
Having dug and drilled into the Earth, scientists can now estimate how much life exists at depth.
Crisis talks over wave of French protests December 10, 2018
The French president is discussing the recent unrest with trade unions and employers' organisations.
Grace Millane: Man appears in court charged with backpacker's murder December 10, 2018
Grace Millane's family watches on as the 26-year-old man appears in a New Zealand courtroom.
Nasa's Voyager 2 probe 'leaves the Solar System' December 10, 2018
Voyager 2, a space probe launched in 1977, becomes only the second human-made object to enter the space between the stars.
US snowstorm kills two in North Carolina December 10, 2018
Two people have died and more than 300,000 others are without electricity.
Ambani-Piramal wedding: Beyoncé sings at A-list Indian event December 10, 2018
The Ambani-Piramal wedding seeks to top India's wedding season with even more glitz and glamour.

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