Tag Archives: Edward Snowden
Court Strikes Defense of Marriage
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
The Supremes: In two major decisions, the court this morning struck down the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act 5-4, clearing the way for legally married same sex couples to receive federal benefits. The court also validated a California court decision …
Courts Strikes Voting Rights
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
The Supremes: The court today struck down a key part of The Voting Rights Act that designates which parts of the country must have changes in voting laws approved by the federal government. The 5-4 ruling held that “things have …
Snowden Talking to Ecuador
Monday, June 24, 2013
Moon Over Ecuador: Fugitive NSA Leaker Edward Snowden was seen at the Moscow airport talking with ambassadors from Ecuador, a possible new home. But Snowden was not on a flight to Cuba today, as was expected. He’s getting help from …
Snowden to Moscow, Wing Walker Crash
Sunday, June 23, 2013
On the Move: NSA leaker Edward Snowden left Hong Kong for Moscow. The NY Times reports he will fly on to Cuba, then Venezuela. He could end up in Ecuador or Iceland, countries that will not send him back to …
Where’s Waldo Snowden?
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Computer wizard Edward Snowden is leading American intelligence and law enforcement on a reality game of “Where’s Waldo?” Snowden flew out of Hong Kong to Moscow, and from there he’s headed to parts unknown. Our spooks know everything about what …
G8 Pressures Putin, Dig for Jimmy
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
World: The Syrian civil war is dominating talks at a meeting of the G8 leaders in Northern Ireland. Seven countries are pressuring Vladimir Putin to ease Russian support for the regime of Bashar al Assad. ➢Representatives of the Taliban in …
Illinois Short, Nazi in Minneapolis
Sunday, June 16, 2013
National: The State of Illinois is $100 billion short on its employee pension obligations and doesn’t know how it will pay. The governor has called a special session of the legislature to deal with it. All the states took a …
Weapons for Rebels, No Gene Patent
Friday, June 14, 2013
Gas, Gas, Gas: The Obama administration has decided to send weapons to Syrian rebels after a finding by the US, Britain and France that the Syrian military used chemical weapons against rebel forces. Up to 150 people were killed in chemical …
Most Wanted, Morning After
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
America’s Most Wanted: Computer contractor Edward Snowden, who leaked information about the US Government’s widespread collection of Internet and telephone data, checked out of his Hong Kong hotel room. If anyone knows where he is, he’s not leaking it. The …
