Open Mic for the week of 7/8/2024
On this day in 1947, A local newspaper reported that a “flying saucer” had been recovered near Roswell, New Mexico.
Category: Sidebar
French Far-Right Place Shocking 3rd In Legislative Elections
The possibility of a Le Pen ruling majority in France after the first round of voting has apparently galvanized a left-wing alliance to prevent it in the second round.
Joe Biden Interview with George Stephanopoulos “I’m still in good shape”
Watch the ABC News interview of President Joe Biden for yourself and discuss in the comments.
Fourth of July Group Activity: Civics Quiz
Since it is Independence Day, dazzle your friends, family, and fellow Ordinary Times commentors with your civics knowledge.
Four More Decisions Continue Busy SCOTUS Term
Four more decisions came down from the United States Supreme Court, which still leaves quite a few headline-making rulings to come.
From Matt Yglesias: Elite misinformation is an underrated problem
“Important institutions are too eager to mislead people” is his subhed.
Julian Assange Released on Plea Deal
“Mr. Assange is scheduled to appear in Saipan at 9 a.m. local time on Wednesday and is expected to fly back to Australia “at the conclusion of the proceedings,”
Open Mic for the week of 6/24/2024
On this day in 1947, American businessman Kenneth Arnold saw a number of objects “flying like saucers” while piloting a small plane over Mount Rainier in Washington.
Five New Rulings from The Supreme Court of the United States
Rulings covering states’ water rights, to immigration, to federal weapons restrictions for those under domestic violence restraining orders and more
From NY Mag: Freddie deBoer On Forcibly Treating the Mentally Ill
For New York Magazine’s Intelligencer, Freddie deBoer lays out “The Case for Forcing the Mentally Ill Into Treatment.”
President Biden Announces Protections, Citizenship Pathway For Undocumented Spouses
On the anniversary of DACA, President Biden announces changes and protections for undocumented spouses who have been in the United States for more than a decade.
Supreme Court Strikes Down “Bump Stock Ban” 6-3
In a legal debate centering around the physical act of pulling the trigger on a firearm, the Supreme Court has struck down the so-called “bump stock ban” in a 6-3 decision.
Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Abortion Medication Restriction on Legal Standing
The Supreme Court has rejected a challenge against the widely used abortion drug mifepristone citing a lack of standing by the plaintiffs.
Hunter Biden Guilty in Gun Purchase Case
Hunter Biden was found guilty on all three felony counts he faced stemming from lying on a federal firearms application and gun purchase.
Open Mic for the week of 6/10/2024
It’s the birthday of both American biologist E.O. Wilson and Judy Garland.
NYT: Trump’s Georgia Prosecution “Effectively Froze, At Least Through Election”
The Georgia Appeals court stops all trail-level proceedings until the appealed ruling on removal of Fani Willis is settled.
Open Mic for the week of 6/3/2024
On this day in 1989, The Chinese Government (the rest of this sentence has been censored by our sponsors).
Donald Trump Found Guilty on All 34 Counts
CNN: JUST IN: A Manhattan jury found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records he faced in his New York hush money criminal trial. Trump is the first president in...
