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Six Iranians arrested after dancing to Pharrell’s ‘Happy’ on video (updated)

Posted by Mandy Nagy on May 21, 2014 11 Comments

Six young Iranians were arrested earlier this week after a video was posted online in which they were featured dancing to Pharrell Williams’ hit song “Happy.” From CNN: Apparently, dancing to a song about happiness in Iran can get you arrested. Six Iranians are behind...

The Missing Palestinian Journalist

Posted by David Gerstman on May 21, 2014 3 Comments

The New York Times Reports On a Near Lynch and Leaves Out a Crucial Detail

“Road Rage” Murder Trial Delayed to July

Posted by Andrew Branca on May 21, 2014 31 Comments

Trial now scheduled to start July 21; jury selection on July 18.

Israel-China tech deal another blow to BDS

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 21, 2014 5 Comments

... while pro-divestment students on campuses are played for fools by those invested in continuing conflict

White House Won’t Confirm Obama’s Sequester Pay Cut

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 21, 2014 11 Comments

All Obama promises come with an expiration date.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTckkmXHvEw&feature=youtu.be

Primary Night: McConnell wins (KY), Perdue-Kingston Runoff (GA), Wehby (OR)

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 20, 2014 21 Comments

(updates to follow as results known in Kentucky, Georgia and Oregon Republican primaries)

China unhappy after cyber espionage charges

Posted by Mandy Nagy on May 20, 2014 8 Comments

China warns recent indictment against several of its military officers will harm relations with U.S.

Arson Task Force to investigate San Diego Wildfires

Posted by Leslie Eastman on May 20, 2014 2 Comments

Man-made disaster

What is going on in Mississippi Republican Senate primary? (Update)

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 20, 2014 15 Comments

Multiple angles of potential dirty dealing

Dinesh D’Souza pleads guilty to campaign finance charge (Update: Interview video)

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 20, 2014 25 Comments

Lessons: (1) Don't break the law, (2) especially if you are a high-profile critic of the administration.

“I believe in truth even when it offends people’s sensibilities”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 20, 2014 7 Comments

It’s not “Islamophobic” to stand up for the rights of women in the Muslim world.

Time for Republicans to shoot themselves in the foot

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 20, 2014 15 Comments

Yes we can!

Question for conservatives: Whom do you trust?

Posted by New Neo on May 20, 2014 23 Comments

Valerie or John?

U.S. charges Chinese military officers in cyber espionage case

Posted by Mandy Nagy on May 19, 2014 15 Comments

Indictment alleges defendants conspired to hack into computers of commercial entities in the U.S.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152115468208937&set=pb.102471088936.-2207520000.1400533933.&type=3&theater

Suspended Columbia athlete files federal lawsuit over campus sexual assault conviction

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 19, 2014 27 Comments

Alleges one night stand was consensual, and university deprived him of due process rights under campus pressure to prosecute student athletes

Vassar Nazi cartoon reflects campus dehumanization of Israel

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 19, 2014 7 Comments

Pro-Israel student leader at Vassar was warned: "Remember the devil has enough advocates"

A southern style legal education and a lesson in diversity

Posted by Bryan Jacoutot on May 19, 2014 3 Comments

"Remember that diversity exists in more than just the tone of one's skin, but in their thoughts and opinions as well."

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