Politics
Ohio Mulling Bill to Allow Police Access to Cellphone Data During Emergencies
Why do solid police work when you can just scream emergency?
New York City Council Considering Police Reform Bills
One would establish an Inspector General, the other would allow minorities to sue police for racial profiling
Pro-Abortion Filibuster, Anti-Abortion Bill Both Fail in Texas
Filibuster ruled over when Senator went off topic, Lt. Governor rules bill dead at end of session
Ed Markey Wins Special Senate Election in Massachusetts
Replaces John Kerry's temporary replacement, has been in Congress since 1976
Bloomberg City Aide Sent to Nevada to Lobby About Gun Issues
That's an odd use of city staff
Reid: Senate Will Act on Voting Rights
Democrats not happy with Supreme Court decision today
Kerry Doesn't Want to Damage US-Russian Relations over Edward Snowden; Putin Calls Criticisms "Ravings and Rubbish"
Snowden still reportedly in transit area at Moscow airport
IRS Also Targeted Groups Using Words Like "Israel," "Progressive" and "Occupy," According to AP
Political targeting broader than what was previously admitted to
OECD: U.S. One of Biggest Spenders on Education, Results Lag Far Behind
Spending =/= quality
Hillary Clinton: China Damaged Relationship With U.S. Over Edward Snowden
Whaaambulance chaser
Michael Hastings Warned Colleagues About Feds Asking Questions About News-Gathering Before Dying in Car Crash
Recommended friends and coworkers seek legal counsel if approached by feds
Customers Paying Price for Prop 65 Serial Lawsuits in California
Law allows anyone to sue restaurants in the "public interest" if they don't warn about chemicals in their food
Spying's the Real Story, Not Edward Snowden
The NSA presents a grave threat to liberty, but the pundits just talk about the Snowden sideshow.
LA Mayor-Elect Promises to Appoint Film Czar
Hollywood approves of having an industry advocate in City Hall
Kerry: US Not Looking for Confrontation With Russia Over Snowden
Not trying to watch Rocky V again
Greek Prime Minister Says Saving Greece is the "Overriding Ideology" of His Government
Democratic Left party left the coalition last week
Petition Calling For Edward Snowden To Be Pardoned Will Get White House Response
Passed the 100,000 mark
Gabrielle Giffords Planning Gun Tour
Hoping to get some Senators to change their minds on gun control
Sen. McCain Says Immigration Bill Amendment Will Leave the US With "Most Militarized Border" Since the Berlin Wall
Says it would be "over sufficient"
Supreme Court Rules Enforcement Provision in the Voting Rights Act is Unconstitutional
Provision allows federal oversight of jurisdictions with history of voter discrimination
John McCain Promises "Most Militarized Border Since the Fall of the Berlin Wall"
Bad political pitches, part XCVIII.
UN Syria Envoy Not Optimistic About Syria Peace Conference By the End of July
May take place later in the summer
New Jersey School District Proposes Random Alcohol and Drug Tests For High School Students
Could be forced into counseling if they test positive
Amnesty International: Homophobic Attacks in Sub-Saharan Africa at Dangerous Levels
Many governments have criminalized homosexual relationships and behavior
Rep. Issa Subpoenas Four State Department Officials
Part of investigation into attack on American consulate in Benghazi
Brazilian President Promises Referendum on Political Reform
Trying to stop nationwide protests
Kerry Discussing Syria With Saudi Officials
Saudi Arabia has been sending weapons to rebels
Snowden's Travels Not Helping US Relations With China and Russia
Obama had hoped to improve relations during his presidency
Russian Foreign Minister Denies Snowden Entered Russia
Exact whereabouts of the NSA whistleblower remain unknown
Christian-Conservative Nebraska Politician Took Donations from Adult Store Owner
As long as you moan, "oh, god," it's all good
Hypocritical Class Warfare in the Massachusetts Senate Race
Billionaire hedge fund Democrats attack "Wall Street insider" Republican.
