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Bahamas issues US travel advisory over racial tensions – BBC News

By Kaitlynne Sanfilippo | July 9, 2016

When you live in a country that causes fear for people of color to travel here, what does that say about us? The Bahamas issues a rare travel advisory for its citizens … Continue reading Bahamas issues US travel advisory over racial tensions – BBC News

Five Dallas Officers Were Killed as Payback, Police Chief Says

By Louisa | July 8, 2016

The shooting rampage committed by Micah Johnson, 25, was described as the kind of retaliatory violence that people have feared for the last two years. Horrendous. Not only does this answer the … Continue reading Five Dallas Officers Were Killed as Payback, Police Chief Says

Germany Passes ‘No Means No’ Law After Cologne Attacks 

By Talia | July 8, 2016

I think the US might need to take a cue from Germany on this one. The legislation would make it possible to prosecute in cases where victims made clear they did not … Continue reading Germany Passes ‘No Means No’ Law After Cologne Attacks 

Hate crime reports in Britain surge in weeks around ‘Brexit’ – CNN.com

By Dlaraagu | July 8, 2016

Police paint a grim picture of the lead-up to and aftermath of the June 23 “Brexit” vote, citing a 42% increase in hate crimes reported in Britain in the last two weeks … Continue reading Hate crime reports in Britain surge in weeks around ‘Brexit’ – CNN.com

Another 10 states sue Obama administration over bathroom guidance for transgender students – The Washington Post

By Dlaraagu | July 8, 2016

This is the second lawsuit filed against the administration over the directive, now including a total of 21 states that allege federal overreach. Source: Another 10 states sue Obama administration over bathroom … Continue reading Another 10 states sue Obama administration over bathroom guidance for transgender students – The Washington Post

Is Barack Obama Responsible For The Dallas Anti-Cop Terror Attack? | Daily Wire

By Dlaraagu | July 8, 2016

On Thursday, President Obama reacted to the cell-phone-captured footage of the police killings of Alton Sterling in Louisiana and Philando Castile by suggesting that such killings were “not isolated incidents.” Instead, he … Continue reading Is Barack Obama Responsible For The Dallas Anti-Cop Terror Attack? | Daily Wire

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New York University’s Students for Justice in Palestine Blames Police Shootings of Blacks on Israel – Tablet Magazine

By Dlaraagu | July 8, 2016

Source: New York University’s Students for Justice in Palestine Blames Police Shootings of Blacks on Israel – Tablet Magazine In the past twenty-four hours I have heard everyone criticize anyone but themselves … Continue reading New York University’s Students for Justice in Palestine Blames Police Shootings of Blacks on Israel – Tablet Magazine

Green party’s Jill Stein invites Bernie Sanders to take over ticket | US news | The Guardian

By Thatboyer | July 8, 2016

Jill Stein says she will step aside to allow Bernie Sanders to run as a Green Party candidate. This is not necessarily news. Stein has mentioned many times in many interviews she … Continue reading Green party’s Jill Stein invites Bernie Sanders to take over ticket | US news | The Guardian

Facebook Blew It on Messenger Encryption

By Charles | July 8, 2016

Facebook says it’s going to implement end-to-end encryption into its extremely popular Messenger app. Unfortunately, the company is going about it all wrong. The encryption will be require that users opt-in to … Continue reading Facebook Blew It on Messenger Encryption

In Shadow of ‘Brexit,’ NATO Will Sound Message of Unity Against Russia – The New York Times

By Louisa | July 7, 2016

The multinational group is poised to agree to add four battalions along the eastern front in answer to an increasingly aggressive Russian leadership. It’s a positive note to think that Europe can … Continue reading In Shadow of ‘Brexit,’ NATO Will Sound Message of Unity Against Russia – The New York Times

Outrage after video captures white Baton Rouge police officer fatally shooting a black man – The Washington Post

By Louisa | July 6, 2016

A video surfaced showing two white La. police officers in a deadly physical altercation with a black man. One of the officers appears to shoot Alton Sterling several times at point-blank range. … Continue reading Outrage after video captures white Baton Rouge police officer fatally shooting a black man – The Washington Post

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S.C. town bans saggy pants

By Thatboyer | July 6, 2016

A South Carolina town passed an ordinance on Tuesday banning saggy pants that “intentionally” display undergarments, according to local reports. A local government wants you to pull your pants up and they … Continue reading S.C. town bans saggy pants