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Anti-ICE Church Invaders Chanted Fabricated BLM "Hands Up, Don't Shoot" Slogan

Virginia on Fire: Insane Legislative Blitz on Tax Hikes, Sentencing Rollbacks

"A lot of people mistake this as a fight to save education. It's not. It's a fight to save the country."

Mideast Media Sampler – 06/13/2013 – Fiji bails out UN

Posted by David Gerstman on June 13, 2013 6 Comments

1) Fiji rescues UNDOF With the Syrian civil war moving closer to Israel, Austria has withdrawn its contingent of peacekeepers from the UNDOF. https://twitter.com/MediaBackspin/status/343639978338816001 Not to worry, Fiji is slated to pick up the slack. the military from the island country of Fiji who will replace the Austrian peacekeepers...

What did I miss?

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 13, 2013 10 Comments

I have been traveling since about 6 this morning. What did I miss? Do we have amnesty yet? Has Snowden officially gone over to the other side yet? Is IRS-gate still a "gate"? Patricia sent me this email: What do we have to do to ...

Turkish PM Erdogan to Meet With Protestors’ Representatives

Posted by Mandy Nagy on June 13, 2013 1 Comment

Hours after saying the government has "arrived at the end of our patience," Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan agreed Thursday afternoon to meet with a group opposed to redevelopment of the park that is at the center of protests that have rocked Turkey for two...

Protests Continue as Turkey’s Prime Minister Issues “Final Warning”

Posted by Mandy Nagy on June 13, 2013 2 Comments

Protests in Turkey continue this week, as pressure mounts from government for the protests to stop. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan told party leaders Thursday, "We have arrived at the end of our patience." From FOX News: Turkey's prime minister issued a "final warning" to protesters on...

Zimmerman Trial LIVE – Jury Selection Day 4 All-Day Coverage

Posted by Andrew Branca on June 13, 2013 11 Comments

THE DAY 4 WRAP-UP POST CAN BE FOUND HERE. Today we will again be covering the Zimmerman Jury Selection Day Four live, all day, along with a separate end-of-day wrap-up post. To catch up on the lastest events in State of Florida v. Zimmerman, click here to take...

Staffers at Seattle Colleges Learn How to Avoid ICE Cooperation During 'Social Justice Week'

Dallas Baptist U. Cancels Speech by Trump Official Due to Threats

President of Southeastern University Sounds Alarm on Inability of Many College Students to Read

Washington Post Runs Article Criticizing Erika Kirk's Wardrobe

UMass Lowell Radio DJ Under Investigation for Allegedly Threatening JD Vance

DePaul University Suspends Students for Justice in Palestine Until 2027

After Sharing Hacking Claims with China, Will Edward Snowden Go Too Far?

Posted by Mandy Nagy on June 13, 2013 25 Comments

As the NSA story continues to grip the headlines, more facts are coming to light, both about the information that was leaked and about the leaker himself. Edward Snowden spoke to the South China Morning Post in an exclusive interview Wednesday, resulting in a series of...

Branco Cartoon – Don’t Be Evil

Posted by A.F. Branco on June 13, 2013 6 Comments

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Zimmerman Prosp. Juror E7: “no conclusions,” but posted on pro-Trayvon, anti-Zimmerman site containing threat against Zimmerman

Posted by Andrew Branca on June 12, 2013 23 Comments

Coffee Party Progressive Facebook page contained pro-Trayvon and anti-Zimmerman postings including one suggested threat against Zimmerman...

Zimmerman Jury Selection — Day Three Wrap-Up

Posted by Andrew Branca on June 12, 2013 12 Comments

FOR TODAY'S MOST SHOCKING PROSPECTIVE JURORS, SCROLL DOWN TO E73, R39 & E7, BELOW. Today the Court continued its preliminary questioning of prospective jurors, moving through 10 candidates by the end of the day. As was the case yesterday, questions were limited to how much exposure...

In the mail: James O’Keefe’s Breakthrough

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 12, 2013 5 Comments

I was pleased to receive a copy of James O'Keefe's new book, Breakthrough -- Our Guerilla War to Expose Fraud and Save Democracy. The book will formally be rolled out next week, but you can pre-order at Amazon. Leslie will be doing a full review of the...

immigration cheat sheet

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 12, 2013 14 Comments

From Mickey Kaus: “Multiple triggers”/Legalization is immediate. DHS just has to write border “plan.” The most any “triggers” can possibly do is delay green cards and citizenship. “90 % effectiveness”/ If not reached, triggers only toothless commission. … Also: “90% effectiveness”–as defined by DHS–is really more like 50%. “Pay back...

Senate Hearing Live Coverage: Recent Leaks Likely Topic for NSA Director

Posted by Mandy Nagy on June 12, 2013 10 Comments

NSA chief Gen. Keith Alexander will testify today at a previously scheduled Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on enduring cybersecurity threats. He is expected to face questions during the hearing concerning the recent leaks of details into the NSA's phone surveillance activities. You can follow livestream video coverage beginning at 2pm EST; follow this post for updates. [UPDATE: The feed has been removed, as the hearing has ended.] Highlights from the hearing below:

There were other very interesting exchanges between several Senators and Gen. Alexander, most notably with Senators Durbin, Collins and Merkley. You can listen to those audio clips at NPR. Here's what people were saying on Twitter...

NSA Leaker Edward Snowden Speaks Exclusively to South China Morning Post

Posted by Mandy Nagy on June 12, 2013 23 Comments

Edward Snowden, the former NSA contractor who leaked details about the National Security Agency’s surveillance program to the press, gave an exclusive interview Wednesday to the South China Morning Post. Through a series of articles that have been staggered throughout the day, Snowden tells the outlet...

Mideast Media Sampler – 06/12/2013 – Richard Falk running the UNHRC Asylum

Posted by David Gerstman on June 12, 2013 2 Comments

1) How can you tell the difference between a terrorist organization and a liberal democracy? The title is a trick question. In international fora, the terrorist organization gets a lot more respect. Last week the Ireland led the way to prevent the European Union from designating Hezbollah...

Zimmerman Trial LIVE – Jury Selection Day 3 All-Day Coverage

Posted by Andrew Branca on June 12, 2013 4 Comments

CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPREHENSIVE SUMMARY OF EVENTS FROM DAY 3 OF JURY SELECTION. Today we will again be covering the Zimmerman Jury Selection Day Three live, all day, along with a separate end-of-day wrap-up post. To catch up on the lastest events in State of...

How to lose 2016 in one easy amnesty bill

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 12, 2013 52 Comments

To say that there is disgust growing in the ranks is an understatement. If adults who broke the law to come here illegally get citizenship, it will be a spit in the face of millions of legal immigrants who followed the rules, and many millions more...

It’s 5:30 a.m. and a phone is ringing in Harper, Texas

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 12, 2013 13 Comments

At least we can be comfortable how it will be answered. From Danelle: 5:30 am Harper, Texas Came across this handpainted wall while dodging deer early this morning 20 miles south of Fredericksberg, Texas. Left El Paso at 9pm last night, still have a couple more hours before we...