June 12, 2013

The Moderate Voice: A leaker wanted us to know that U.S. intelligence operatives were inspired to hack Al Qaeda’s online magazine.

Jim Romenesko: Charlotte Observer religion reporter arrested while covering protests at the North Carolina General Assembly.

Charles Pierce: Apparently, Scott Brown believes he could be Governor of Massachusetts or Senator from New Hampshire or…wait for it…President of the United States.

RH Reality Check: Draconian abortion laws leading to arrests and detention of pregnant women as Wisconsin considers TRAP law.

Speaking of which, your quote of the day: “Half of all black children are aborted. Far more of the African-American community is being devastated by the policies of today than were being devastated by policies of slavery." (Arizona Rep. Trent Franks, sponsor of House bill which would criminalize abortion services after 20 weeks of pregnancy, February 26, 2010.)

Guest blogging Mike's Blog Round Up this week is Jon Perr from Perrspectives. Send your tips, recommendations, comments and angst to mbru AT crooksandliars DOT com.

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