History made. In living color. A White House pool report June 26, 2015, preserved for history:
As of 7:08 PM, the sunlight made it difficult make out the colors, but red, orange, yellow, green and violet were faintly visible
As night fell, the Friday night lights were very visible for the world to see.
Authorities warn of possible terror threats
CNN reporting the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI and the National Counterterrorism Center issued a joint intelligence bulletin to law enforcement across the U.S.
The bulletin doesn’t warn of any known active plots. But it serves as a general warning of heightened threats. It says extremists could launch attacks tied to Independence Day or in reaction to perceived defamation of the Prophet Mohammed
United States Supreme Court votes to legalize gay marriage across the country
But Chief Justice Roberts dissented…
More:
‘If you are among the many Americans – of whatever sexual orientation – who favor expanding same-sex marriage, by all means celebrate today’s decision,’ Roberts wrote.
‘Celebrate the achievement of a desired goal. Celebrate the opportunity for a new expression of commitment to a partner. Celebrate the availability of new benefits. But do not celebrate the Constitution. It had nothing to do with it.’
Gay marriage wins: 5-4 on the Court
AP reports:
The Supreme Court has declared that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States.
Gay and lesbian couples already can marry in 36 states and the District of Columbia. The court’s ruling on Friday means the remaining 14 states, in the South and Midwest, will have to stop enforcing their bans on same-sex marriage.
Now video games featuring confederate flag being banned
Perhaps history books should be next
About a year ago I wrote a critical post concerning UNCLE GRANDA (http://coalspeaker.com/post/63312159390/a-question-for-all-the-parents-out-there) .. I was also called to task on my statement. One reader wrote this at the time:
That show is great. Seriously. It is all about acceptance and just being yourself. Uncle Grandpa is there when you’re down and reminds you everything is going to be alright. It’s a good stupid show with a serious message.
Another wrote,
it has really solid messages about confidence and body positivity. have you even watched it?
And finally, people began sending me messages calling me out on my initial criticism..
I gave in at the time. I announced I’d watch Uncle Grandpa. Or at least try..
And now these days, almost two years later, my son is watching UNCLE GRANDPA. And laughing, loving it. He doesn’t quite get everything.. but who would completely comprehend a giant realistic flying tiger that shoots rainbows from its rear?
However… I admit it. I say it now, for the record: I have come to not only enjoy UNCLE GRANDPA, but I laugh out loud at parts and also see the deeper lessons in play.
I admit when I make mistakes. I misjudged the gramps without watching the show .. I have now accepted it.
And I am thankful that the KID WHO’S FOUR, CAILLOU, is a long distant memory of my son Ayden..
Yes, the CIA has a venture capital arm..
And yes, all of the passwords were compromised.
And yes…….32 million are now affected.
That would be almost 10% of the nation. At this time. The number keeps growing. Expect more..
This isn’t over…
Some amazing bridge art in Jim Thorpe, PA..
