Why Qatar’s new emir will be much like the old one | Full Comment | National Post.

hmmm.

the personality commentary doesn’t betray bigotry at all or anything….

In rebuff to Bloomberg, New York City Council curbs police power | Reuters.

nice!

New York City Council Votes to Increase Oversight of Police Dept. – NYTimes.com.

Nice!

Oh, and fuck you Bloomberg!

SANFORD: “Get off! Get off!” witness says she heard in Zimmerman trial – Trayvon Martin – MiamiHerald.com.

hmmmm.

WikiLeaks Volunteer Was a Paid Informant for the FBI | Threat Level | Wired.com.

hmmmm.

Fight over Kansas abortion law in state court, too – KansasCity.com.

hmmm.

George Zimmerman trial: Friend testifies Trayvon Martin said “Get off, get off” before deadly altercation – Crimesider – CBS News.

If the state of Florida does not manage to convict this murderous pig they deserved to be burned down, like the Churches that Zimmerman’s fellow bigots have attacked over the years.

Paid sick time law passes in NYC, veto overridden – CBS News.

Nice.

With more at stake, US and Russia cool war of words over l’Affaire Snowden (+video) – CSMonitor.com.

Glad to see someone on the US side managed to bring some pragmatism to the situation. I don’t envy that person, lost in a see of tunnel-vision, incompetent and arrogant hacks.

McDonald’s Israel rejects West Bank branch proposal | World news | guardian.co.uk.

Good for them.

And a pox on the honor of anyone who does otherwise or criticizes them; the stain of which will last for generations.

Exclusive – Josh Fox Extended Interview Pt. 1 – The Daily Show with Jon Stewart – 06/26/13 – Video Clip | Comedy Central

Exclusive – Josh Fox Extended Interview Pt. 2 – The Daily Show with Jon Stewart – 06/26/13 – Video Clip | Comedy Central

Exclusive – Josh Fox Extended Interview Pt. 3 – The Daily Show with Jon Stewart – 06/26/13 – Video Clip | Comedy Central

Another great example of why the EPA is useless and BHO is a lying hack.

 

via Ahead of Kerry Visit, Israel Approves Settlements – ABC News.

Because clearly this country has great admiration and respect for us.

US got NSA leaker Edward Snowden’s middle name wrong, says Hong Kong | World news | The Guardian.

hmmm.

Nelson Mandela: Tribal Leaders Prepare For End

via Nelson Mandela: Tribal Leaders Prepare For End.

Nelson Mandela on life support – CBS News

via Nelson Mandela on life support – CBS News.

Web’s Reach Binds N.S.A. and Silicon Valley Leaders – NYTimes.com.

hmmm.

Nelson Mandela: Atmosphere almost festive as South Africans await word on leader’s condition.

sigh…

Supreme Court delivers wins for gay marriage movement | Reuters.

cool.

speaking of, when are Thomas and Scalia going to die?

WASHINGTON: Pentagon to extend benefits to gay service spouses – Politics Wires – MiamiHerald.com.

This is awesome. A 2nd win for civil rights in as many days. Wow.

Why Wendy Davis’ Abortion Rights Filibuster Matters | Politics News | Rolling Stone.

hmmm.

Texas Abortion Bill Filibustered by Wendy Davis Is Dead.

hmmm.

BBC News – Texas abortion bill blocked by Senator Wendy Davis filibuster.

hmmm.

Wendy Davis filibusters, abortion bill vote misses deadline

via Wendy Davis filibusters, abortion bill vote misses deadline.

hmmm.