June 30, 1863 ... Brigadier General John Buford, U.S.A. That morning, John Buford's First Cavalry Division rode into Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. No one knew where the Confederate Army was, and no one in the Confederate Army knew where the Army of the Potomac was. On the eve of the greatest battle ever witnessed on the North American continent, neither army knew where the … [Read more...] about Gettysburg begins … Again
Quick Same-Sex Marriage California Court Challenge Fails
The sponsors of California's Proposition 8 tried a legal hail Mary and have failed. The SCOTUS Blog: Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy turned down at midday Sunday a request to stop same-sex marriages from occurring in California. Without comment, and without seeking views from the other side, Kennedy rejected a challenge to action by the Ninth Circuit Court on … [Read more...] about Quick Same-Sex Marriage California Court Challenge Fails
US Media Mum On Allegations NSA Bugged EU Offices In Brussels And US
(June 30, 1:17 pm Pacific : updated 3:10 pm July 1, 9:00 am Pacific) On Saturday (in Europe), the President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz issued this press statement: I am deeply worried and shocked about the allegations of US authorities spying on EU offices. If the allegations prove to be true, it would be an extremely serious matter which will have a severe … [Read more...] about US Media Mum On Allegations NSA Bugged EU Offices In Brussels And US
Sarah Palin Raises Possibility of Leaving Republican Party
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is now dangling the idea that if the Republican Party doesn't do things the way she wants to, she could entertain the idea of bolting the party for a new party called the "Freedom Party." The catalyst was a Tweet to Palin read to her on Fox News asking whether "you & [Joe Scarborough loathing conservative talk show host] Mark Levin be willing to … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin Raises Possibility of Leaving Republican Party
Classic TV Court Judge Moment: Judge Marilyn Milian Decimates University of Miami Law Student for Showing Disrespect (Video)
The TV court shows can often be fun - and sometimes instructive. One of the most instructive real life moments is when a University of Miami law student failed to show respect for "The People's Court" judge Judge Marilyn Milian. She then gave him some pointed personal and career advice. A classic moment: … [Read more...] about Classic TV Court Judge Moment: Judge Marilyn Milian Decimates University of Miami Law Student for Showing Disrespect (Video)
India: If you have casual sex, you are legally married
India: If you have casual sex, you are legally married (via GlobalPost) The Madras High Court ruling has far-reaching consequences for young couples living on a tumultuous sexual landscape. Jason Overdorf NEW DELHI â?? In India, there's no sex without marriage â?? literally, according to a new court ruling. â??… … [Read more...] about India: If you have casual sex, you are legally married
EU Parliament President Martin Schulz Demands Full Clarification Over Claims U.S. Bugged EU Offices
President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz, said he is 'deeply worried and shocked about the allegations of the U.S. authorities spying on EU offices.' The President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz made the following statement on reports that EU offices have allegedly been bugged by the US authorities: I am deeply worried and shocked about the allegations … [Read more...] about EU Parliament President Martin Schulz Demands Full Clarification Over Claims U.S. Bugged EU Offices
Russia’s Putin signs ‘gay propaganda’ ban into law
Russia's Putin signs 'gay propaganda' ban into law (via AFP) Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a bill punishing people for homosexual "propaganda", an official publication showed Sunday, in a move critics fear will fuel hate crimes. In another controversial step, Putin also signed a bill imposing… … [Read more...] about Russia’s Putin signs ‘gay propaganda’ ban into law
Snowden Hideout (Cartoon)
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Two Cheers for Gay Marriage
For me, the new New Yorker cover of Sesame Street’s Bert and Ernie cuddling before a TV image of the Supreme Court is the last straw. There is a difference between approving of gay marriage and celebrating it. At advanced age, I can’t cheer whole-heartedly the head-swiveling social change from 2008 when both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton championed gay rights but not … [Read more...] about Two Cheers for Gay Marriage
Sick of Paula Deen? Many Are Sick of Endless “Outrage” Over Her
This is an article by a wise and reasoned woman, whose picture you see here. Dr. Maria Dixon is an academic, consultant, and theologian. And... my .02-- in hr essay below, Dr. Dixon hit it out of the cosmos... Saying Grace: Paula Deen, Progressives, and Race June 26, 2013 By Dr. Maria Dixon I am sure that it had to be hard for them. After all, it was clear that they … [Read more...] about Sick of Paula Deen? Many Are Sick of Endless “Outrage” Over Her
EU officials ‘targeted’ in US spying program
EU officials 'targeted' in US spying programme (via AFP) The European Union was one of the "targets" of Washington's huge Internet spy programme, with bugs hidden in EU offices in Brussels and the United States, German weekly Der Spiegel said in an edition to be published Sunday. The magazine said the claims… … [Read more...] about EU officials ‘targeted’ in US spying program
‘There’s A Grief That Can’t Be Spoken …’
Oh my friends, my friends forgive me That I live and you are gone. There’s a grief that can’t be spoken. There’s a pain goes on and on. ~ “Empty Chairs At Empty Tables,” from Les Misérables Like most of you, Thursday's Supreme Court decision was as welcome as it was impossible viewed through the lens of just a decade or so in the past. But there is someone I'd like … [Read more...] about ‘There’s A Grief That Can’t Be Spoken …’
Conservative backlash greets Senate immigration bill passage
Conservative backlash greets US immigration bill (via AFP) Conservatives have drawn a bull's eye on the immigration bill passed by the US Senate, insisting the landmark measure will fail as is and vowing political retribution against Republicans who voted for it. The bipartisan immigration reform bill passed… … [Read more...] about Conservative backlash greets Senate immigration bill passage
Tea Review: St. Dalfour Organic Strawberry Tea
I LOVE teas of all kinds from the classic ones to the flavored ones. When it comes to flavored teas, it's problematical because these teas are either a)so strong in tea flavor that you can barely taste the flavor b)so strong in the flavor that it seems injected and doesn't really blend with the flavor. Truly great flavored teas can now be found in some of the iced tea … [Read more...] about Tea Review: St. Dalfour Organic Strawberry Tea
Gay Marriage (Cartoon)
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GOP tries strong-arm tactics to abolish Obamacare
Senate Republican leaders have sent letters warning six professional sports leagues not to provide the Obama administration any assistance in promoting Obamacare. The letters, dated June 27, warn the chiefs of the National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, Professional Golf Association and NASCAR that partnering … [Read more...] about GOP tries strong-arm tactics to abolish Obamacare
#StandWithNancy (Guest Voice)
#StandWithNancy By Tina Dupuy On Wednesday, the highest court in the nation decided the Clinton-era Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was unconstitutional. The same day, they sent California's Proposition 8 back to the lower court. The result? A minority of Americans will now enjoy basic rights with a partner of their choosing without being unjustly double-taxed. Most … [Read more...] about #StandWithNancy (Guest Voice)
Egypt braces for new mass protests after deadly clashes
Egypt braces for new mass protests after deadly clashes (via AFP) Egypt braced for nationwide protests against Islamist President Mohamed Morsi on Sunday to mark the anniversary of his turbulent maiden year in office after violence at rival demonstrations killed three people, including an American. Washington warned… … [Read more...] about Egypt braces for new mass protests after deadly clashes
DOMA is DOA (Cartoon)
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