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Citizenship the political game, set and match
I’ve flagged the pathway to citizenship (even more so than other forms of legalization) as the critical issue in the immigration debate. Granting citizenship to adults who came here illegally is...
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Did Israel just destroy Syrian depot holding Russian missiles?
This is another Syrian “who bombed it” mystery. What is not disputed is that a major Syrian arms depot in the town of Latakia in the Alawite region was destroyed (h/t Israel Matzav, also here). The...
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Noted Forensic Pathologist Says Zimmerman Story “Consistent” with Evidence,...
By far the biggest news of the day came mid-afternoon when defense attorney Mark O’Mara informed Judge Nelson that his next witness, Elouise Dilligard, would be his last of the trial, and that he...
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Did Egyptian military commit or prevent a coup?
While violence in Egypt has been increasing, it’s important to remember that there was a coup in Egypt prior to the June 30th protests. That coup occurred November 22, 2012. That’s when President Morsi...
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Judge to rule in morning about Trayvon fighting texts after contentious...
A hearing was held this evening, concluding just before 10 p.m., on the attempt of the defense to introduce expert testimony as to text messages regarding fighting found on Trayvon Martin’s cell...
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Zimmerman judge needs to read this case on authentication of text messages
In my post last night I noted a near shouting match between defense attorney Don West and Judge Debra Nelson over whether text messages on Trayvon Martin’s phone regarding fighting were...
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Chicago officially a joke as Blagojevich’s sister-in-law crowned for...
Liberal darling Robert Redford is planning a new documentary series on Chicago where he will showcase the city in all its glory. He will be filming the start of the freshwater sailing race, “Race to...
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Zimmerman Defense Gives Evidence-Rich Closing, State Appeals to “Heart”
This morning saw the defense give its closing statement in Florida v. Zimmerman, the last opportunity for them to deliver their compelling narrative of innocence to the jury. And boy, did Mark O’Mara...
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Zimmerman Trial: Jury Charge and Verdict Watch LIVE
All the closing arguments are now completed, and in a few moments the jury will be instructed, and then sent into deliberations. We will be covering the jury charge live here on streaming video, along...
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Stick around
Two big things have happened this week (so far). First, yesterday the 200,000th comment was posted at Legal Insurrection: 200,000 comments is not a lot for many websites which use third party platforms...
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Defense Attorney Mark O’Mara Opens Up About Influence of Race & Politics in...
O’Mara on the issue of civil rights: “Get your crosshairs off George Zimmerman and I will join you.” In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Martin Savidge, Mark O’Mara – defense attorney for George...
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Zimmerman Closing Analysis – O’Mara: No Evidence of Guilt; Guy: Martin...
(Note: the first couple of paragraphs reflect today’s earlier, short post. To start at the newest updates, skip to the first heading, “Mark O’Mara Delivers Compelling Narrative of Innocence Based on...
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With a rebel yell
she cried “Oops, Oops, Oops.” From John: CNET DC Metro Station Northern Virginia April 24, 2013 Bumper sticker in the upper right is an OOPS using the Dear leaders “O” logo in place of the letter O....
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More on the latest Syrian “Who bombed it?” mystery
We noted several days ago the latest “who bombed it?” mystery, Did Israel just destroy Syrian depot holding Russian missiles? While answers remain sketchy, unnamed U.S. sources reportedly are pointing...
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Zimmerman Trial: Verdict Watch LIVE
Well, here we are: Verdict Watch. The jury has been charged in Florida v. Zimmerman, and have begun their deliberations. The verdict form is here. Final Jury Instructions here. Last night they asked...
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“Hard Rain” Week at College Insurrection
Oh, where have you been, my blue-eyed son? Georgetown student advocates death for Republicans over student loan rates And where have you been my darling young one? Florida transgender student barred...
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TV Anchor Duped into Airing Obviously Fake Pilot Names is a Teachable Moment
I spent the better part of yesterday late afternoon sharing this video on social media and it’s making the rounds this morning (h/t to NowThisNews where I first caught it yesterday). So you may have...
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Greenwald Tells Argentinean Media Snowden Has Info That Could Be US’ ‘Worst...
Edward Snowden has information that could prove to be the US’ “worst nightmare,” according to The Guardian’s Glenn Greenwald, who has been covering the NSA leaker’s public revelations of the US...
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Gaming Website Modifies Its Comments Policy – What to Do About the Trolls?
The issue of how to handle abusive online comments has come up often and has raised broader issues of speech and anonymity online. This post from IGN, a popular gaming and entertainment site owned by...
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Russia Says No Asylum Request Yet Received from Edward Snowden
NSA leaker Edward Snowden has not yet requested temporary asylum from Russia, after his appeal for assistance from human rights groups Friday. From the NY Times: Senior Kremlin officials said Saturday...
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