Category Archives: News from the Soul Brother

Finally legal: Queen gives gay marriage the Royal Assent

Britain has legalized gay marriage after Queen Elizabeth II gave her royal stamp of approval. House of Commons Speaker John Bercow told lawmakers on Wednesday that gay marriage had become enshrined in law— the day after the bill to legalize same-sex … Continue reading

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Heroes to Be Revived as a Comic Book

By Liz Raftery Attention, Heroes fans: The series is making a comeback! (Sort of.) Dynamite Entertainment is reviving the NBC show, which went off the air in 2010, as a comic book, according to Comic Book Resources. The books will … Continue reading

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Wipes in the pipes snarling sewers

They are touted as disposable and even flushable, but disinfecting wipes are causing headaches for operators of city sewer systems. The products appeal to consumers in part because of manufacturers’ claims that they can be conveniently flushed down the toilet. … Continue reading

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After Zimmerman Verdict, NRA Says ‘Stand Your Ground’ Is A Human Right

By Nicole Flatow The National Rifle Association has been silent since a jury acquitted George Zimmerman Saturday in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin. But it didn’t take long for the gun lobbying group to weigh in once Attorney General … Continue reading

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Is stand your ground unique to the United States?

By Brian Palmer Jurors in the George Zimmerman murder trial discussed Florida’s “stand your ground” law before reaching a not guilty verdict on Saturday, according to juror B37. The controversial law eliminates the obligation to retreat before using deadly force … Continue reading

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Outrage Is Rising Against Stand Your Ground

By John Nichols When Florida Circuit Court Judge Debra Nelson issued the jury instructions in the second-degree murder trial of George Zimmerman, those instructions declared, If George Zimmerman was not engaged in an unlawful activity and was attacked in any place … Continue reading

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Pope Francis’ Car Shows His Commitment To Humility: Catholic Leader Chooses Ford Focus

By Yasmine Hafiz Now here’s a Pope who practices what he preaches. Pope Francis arrived at the papal summer home, Castel Gandolfo, in a humble Ford Focus which was a far cry from the luxury cars of his predecessor, Pope Benedict … Continue reading

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Thanks To Obamacare, New Yorkers’ Health Insurance Premiums Will Plunge 50 Percent

By Igor Volsky Health care premiums on the individual market will tumble by at least 50 percent as a result of the Affordable Care Act, the New York Times reported on Wednesday. The state joins Oregon, Montana, California, and Louisiana … Continue reading

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Congratulations Black America We’ve Made The KKK Very Proud!!!

By Garvey Ashhurst In early 2011, the Ku Klux Klan released a letter applauding young black males for their efforts, and thanking them for their contribution to African American communities. Here’s the letter: “The KU KLUX KLAN would like to take this … Continue reading

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We’re Still Trying to Be at Home

By Jack White No one is more American than I am. Our country’s history is inscribed on my genes. Some of my ancestors came here on slave ships. One arrived on The Mayflower. Others fought in the Revolution and the … Continue reading

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