- Bolivia's transgender citizens celebrate new ID cards
- King of Norway’s incredible speech on gay rights goes viral
- New York City’s Firefighting Arsenal Will Soon Include Drones
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Friday, September 09, 2016
Recent news round-up, Part 3
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Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Recent news round-up, Part 2
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- Virginia Woman Blasts Drone 'to Smithereens' with Shotgun I consider this to be a form of self-defense. Flying at a low altitude near a residence without permission is an invasion of privacy.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Wisconsin voter identification law eased for November election
- 2 state troopers arrested following beating caught on tape
- Dad, teen son ordered to disclose data on weaponized drones
Bad News
- Turkey coup: Crackdown toll passes 45,000 I generally dismiss conspiracy theories, but perhaps the one that said Erdogan knew the coup was coming and let it happen has some merit. This crackdown on his political opponents is further proof that Turkey is not a democracy.
- Pakistani man killed for 'honour' over affair: police
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Sunday, April 17, 2016
Today's news round-up
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- British plane may have collided with drone at Heathrow, lands safely - police
- Iraqi Man Thrown Off Plane for Speaking Arabic Wants Southwest Airlines to Apologize Time after time, people are thrown off of Southwest Airlines flights because of things like 1) speaking in a foreign language 2) showing innocuous affection for a same-sex partner 3) wearing unusual (but not revealing) clothes. I will not fly Southwest.
Sunday, April 03, 2016
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Recent news round-up, Part 1
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- First GOP senator calls for vote on Garland court nomination
- U.S. general Lori Robinson to become first woman to lead combatant command
- Oregon refuge protester arrested after threats against U.S. officers
- Norway set to allow gender change without medical intervention
- Iraq forces in major push against IS in Anbar
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Saturday, February 27, 2016
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Yesterday's news round-up
Good News
- U.S. justices reject Arkansas bid to revive abortion law
- U.S. top court rejects new challenge to Obamacare
- U.S. Toughens Rules for Latecomers Trying to Enroll in Health Care Act I think a big factor should be whether they had insurance before and now have a legitimate reason they need to switch. If not, they should have to wait until the next open enrollment period.
- Oregon standoff leader attends meeting, hears chants of 'go'
- Conservation groups demand end to refuge occupation
- Exodus Refugee Ship Flag Finds Safe Haven at Holocaust Museum
- IS halves its jihadists' monthly salaries: monitor Excellent news!
- Experts: Willingness claim unlikely to help "affluenza" teen
- IS confirms death of 'Jihadi John' in Syria drone strike
- One in 10 college graduates believes Judge Judy sits on Supreme Court
- Bill would require South Carolina journalists to register In this day and age of the internet and blogs, I'd love to see how this law would try to define journalist. In any event, this is totally unconstitutional.
Sunday, January 03, 2016
Recent news round-up
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- Militiamen occupy U.S. national parks building in Oregon They're not militiamen. They're a gang of thugs, who think they can get their way by using force. They should be removed, by force if necessary.
- Egypt arrests 3 Facebook admins ahead of Jan. 25 anniversary Bad headline. These are not Facebook employees, just people who run pages on Facebook.
Monday, December 14, 2015
Today's news round-up, part 2
Good News
- Most sex offender parolees exempt from ban Some common sense here. Only people convicted for attacking children who are strangers should be barred from living close to where children congregate.
- Ohio blocked from taking action against Planned Parenthood
- No nativity scene at Florida Capitol this Christmas
- Probation for woman who shot at Home Depot shoplifters It's good that she won't be able to have a gun for several years. This sentence will be much more of a deterrent to gun-toting vigilantes than a short jail term, community service, or a fine.
- Bangladesh lifts ban on all social media
- Two Swedes get life sentences for 'terrorist crimes' in Syria It is interesting that this trial took place in their home country, for actions abroad.
- 'Unit 732', the French anti-IS volunteers in Iraq
- U.S., allies conduct 16 strikes against Islamic State - U.S. military
- Forces armed with guns and arrows kill girl bombers in Cameroon: sources
Bad News
- This Women's Festival Banned Transgender Women and Also Any Discussion of the Ban
- There Have Been 19 Hate Crimes Against Muslims in the Past Week
- EU relaunches Turkey membership bid in migrant deal With such a repressive government, Turkey does not belong in the EU.
- Tunisia jails six students for 'homosexuality': lawyer
- IS in Libya executes two for 'witchcraft' and 'spying'
Today's news round-up, Part 1
Good News
- Supreme Court blocks Alabama court order in adoption case
- Referee Bill Kennedy, following slur by Rajon Rondo, announces he's gay
- Drone registration takes flight as FAA adopts new rules
- Seattle lawmakers set to vote on allowing Uber, other drivers to unionize UPDATE: Seattle becomes first US city to let Uber drivers unionize I suspect the courts will say this would be a violation of the anti-trust law.
- Human rights requirements for World Cup hosts, FIFA sponsors
- Man convicted of planning IS-inspired attack in London
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- U.S. top court rules for DirecTV in arbitration case There should be no mandatory arbitration for consumer or employee disputes.
- Town kills solar farm project for fear it’ll consume the sun and prevent photosynthesis Idiots.
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Recent news round-up
Good News
- Iraqi forces cut last IS supply line to Ramadi by retaking bridge
- U.S., allies lead 27 strikes against Islamic State: U.S. military
- French lawmakers vote to extend air strikes in Syria
- German Tornado jets to help French against IS in Syria
- US soldiers in Syria to back anti-IS Kurds: Kurdish sources
Bad News
- Woman forced to pay damages after throwing rocks at neighbor's drone I think that people should have the right to destroy any drone that trespasses that low over their property.
- Turkey arrests two journalists on terrorism charges: CNN Turk
- Boko Haram militants kill 15 in southern Niger: sources
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Recent news round-up, Part 1
Friday, November 13, 2015
Recent news round-up, Part 2
Good News
- New Rules Make Companies Do More to Police Imported Food
- How to get tickets to ‘The Lion King’ for $30
- Victims of Debt Collection Scheme in New York Win $59 Million in Settlement
- Restaurant fires patron who berated autistic delivery driver
- US confident 'Jihadi John' killed in drone strike
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Recent news round-up, Part 1
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- City of Dallas extends civil rights protection to transgender people However: Houston anti-HERO activists take aim at Dallas law
- Utah reviews order to take baby from lesbian foster parents
- Public Housing Nationwide May Be Subject to Smoking Ban
Bad News
- As age rises, American women face increasing bars to employment
- Noah's Ark religious attraction to open in July in Kentucky I don't really have any objections to this, as long as no tax incentives or other government support is used to build it.
- Drone strikes giant Ferris wheel on Seattle's waterfront
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Recent news round-up, Part 2
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- Praying football coach placed on paid leave by district He should be fired.
- Fish Success Story: Cod Makes a Comeback
- U.S. judge bars Alabama from defunding Planned Parenthood clinics
- Drone carrying drugs, hacksaw blades crashes at Oklahoma prison
Bad News
- Islamic State on recruitment spree in Russia
- Two more boys charged with 'insulting' Erdogan Another example of why Turkey should not be allowed in the EU.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Recent news round-up, Part 1
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- Judge says drone was invading the privacy of the man who shot it
- Officer fired for throwing student in South Carolina classroom arrest, FBI, Justice Department probe violent US school arrest Video seems to be the best antidote to police brutality.
- Broadway’s ‘Hamilton’ Will Be Field Trip For 20K Students At $10 A Pop
- Nigerian troops rescue over 330 women, children held by Boko Haram
Bad News
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Yesterday's news round-up, Part 1
Good News
- All drones to require federal registration
- Apple ordered to pay $234 million to university for infringing patent
- Treasure trove of late Triassic fossils discovered in Utah
- Canada's Girl Guides say all transgender girls are welcome
- US to conduct counter-Boko Haram ops in Nigeria
- U.S. judge rules Maryland can ditch Confederate flag license plates
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