Some may stay that I am reading too much into this piece of graffiti by Justin Bieber, proudly displayed on his Instagram. On the instagram post, Justin says, “this is my escape.” But I agree with Gawker‘s take: That monkey figure sure looks familiar! It looks just like, what’s it called, centuries of racist caricatures of blacks.
Year: 2013
Republican Lindsey Graham Introduces Bill To Ban Abortions Nationwide
The nationwide ban will be for abortions after 20 weeks. TalkingPointsMemo reports that Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Thursday introduced legislation that would ban abortions nationwide for women more than 20 weeks pregnant, the senator’s office announced. The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act draws on scientific evidence that says an unborn child can feel pain, according to… Continue reading Republican Lindsey Graham Introduces Bill To Ban Abortions Nationwide
Merissa Alexander Could Be Freed From Prison Soon
Marissa Alexander may be a little more than a week away from getting a taste of freedom. A judge set Alexander’s bond hearing for November 8, when she will find out if she will be released from prison while she awaits her new trial over an incident in which she fired what she described as a… Continue reading Merissa Alexander Could Be Freed From Prison Soon
Reuters Poll: Interest In Obamacare Coverage Still On the Rise
Reuters is reporting that uninsured Americans are showing more interest in the coverage offered under President Barack Obama’s healthcare law despite technical problems that have hindered enrollment through a government website, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The glitches have crippled HealthCare.gov, the new online insurance marketplace meant to serve people in 36 states, frustrating millions… Continue reading Reuters Poll: Interest In Obamacare Coverage Still On the Rise
Beyonce Does ‘FaceTime’ On Stage – Video
Another first for Beyoncé. While singing in a recent concert, Beyoncé took a fans phone and engaged in a FaceTime chat. “This is a first,” Mrs Knowles says, as she said “hello” to the person on the other end of the call. Watch
Report shows Sharp Increase in Military Sexual Assaults
Reports of sexual assault in the military increased sharply during the last fiscal year, new Pentagon figures showed Wednesday, just weeks before a defense bill with provisions to tackle the problem is expected to reach the Senate floor. There were 3,553 sexual assault complaints reported to the Defense Department in the first three quarters of… Continue reading Report shows Sharp Increase in Military Sexual Assaults
Rand Paul – The Republican Copy Machine, Gets New Gig
Our lesson for today – Plagiarism is not okay in any media outlets except for the conservative ones, where people with multiple records of plagiarism are quickly hired and welcomed with open arms. I’m talking about Kentucky Senator, Plagiarist extraordinaire and a beacon for Republican/Teaparty ideology, Rand Copy and Paste Without Attribution Paul. Rand Paul,… Continue reading Rand Paul – The Republican Copy Machine, Gets New Gig
Jon Stewart – Republicans Are “Lying Like Motherfu*kers” About Obamacare – Video
You know it was just a matter of time before the most honest news reporter in today’s media got around to discussing President Obama’s claim, “if you like your insurance policy, you can keep it.” Jon Stewart of Comedy Central admitted that the president’s claim was “somewhat dishonest,” especially given the fact that a small portion… Continue reading Jon Stewart – Republicans Are “Lying Like Motherfu*kers” About Obamacare – Video
Mississippi Pastor is Purging His Flock – No More Fried Chicken
A Mississippi-based minister, inspired by the Obama White House’s anti-obesity efforts, is trying to purge his flock of fried chicken. “Fried chicken has mysterious powers,” Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church pastor Michael Minor told WMC-TV. While he helps members his congregation go through the process of signing up for health care through the Affordable Care Act,… Continue reading Mississippi Pastor is Purging His Flock – No More Fried Chicken
Toddler Shoots Father in Walmart Parking Lot
Consider this another example of what NRA’s Wayne LaPierre would call, a “Responsible gun owner,” taking his gun and his child to Walmart and getting shot in return. The Russellville Police Department is investigating an accidental shooting of a man by his child in a Walmart parking lot. RPD Public Information Officer Drew Latch stated… Continue reading Toddler Shoots Father in Walmart Parking Lot
Chris Christie Wins – Lectures Republican Establishment in Speech
Chris Christie of New Jersey won re-election by a crushing margin on Tuesday, a victory that vaulted him to the front ranks of Republican presidential contenders and made him his party’s foremost proponent of pragmatism over ideology the New York Times reports. Mr. Christie declared that his decisive win should be a lesson for the… Continue reading Chris Christie Wins – Lectures Republican Establishment in Speech
Detroit Woman Shot To Death Seeking Help After Car Accident
Renisha McBride, 19, was shot to death in a Dearborn Heights, Michigan neighborhood after seeking help following a car crash, reports The Detroit News. At approximately 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning, McBride knocked on the door of a home, hoping for assistance. Instead, she got a gunshot wound to the head. “He shot her in the… Continue reading Detroit Woman Shot To Death Seeking Help After Car Accident