GOOD MORNING, BLOGTOWN! I was born the son of a lawless man, always spoke my mind with a gun in my hand. Lived nine lives, gunned down ten. Gonna ride like the wind. LET’S GO TO PRESS.
The rank and file cops are pissed (and justifiably so) for the mayor and police chief’s month long silence following a hunting accident in which Chief O’Dea accidentally shot and injured a friend.
The Navy christened the new ship “Portland” in Mississippi on Saturday, but Mayor Charlie Hales stuck to his guns and did not attend thanks to the state’s new homophobic laws.
As you may have heard, Portland’s Bullseye Glass company was shut down by the governor after it was discovered they were emitting lead into the air that was blowing straight toward a nearby daycare. Unsurprisingly, the company is upset and bellyaching about the government not helping them figure out a way to spew lead into the air.
The Timbers snap a three game losing streak with a decisive victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps, 4-2.
One of the six Baltimore cops involved in the death of Freddie Gray (which set off weeks of protests) has been found not guilty of all charges.
Baltimore @mayorsrb‘s statement on the verdict in the trial of Officer Nero: https://t.co/VRPbdlCmBr #FreddieGray pic.twitter.com/3xkP4VkxGQ
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) May 23, 2016
Homophobic Alabama Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore is having his ass handed to him by drag queen Ambrosia Starling, and the results are DELICIOUS!
Taliban leader Mullah Mansour was apparently killed in a US-led strike, potentially crippling the terrorist group.
A lobbyist for the NRA is backing Bernie Sanders—at least when it comes to his support of a law that bars lawsuits against gun companies.
More Bernie: the candidate is ahead in popularity polls, and wants to make his case against Hillary at the convention. Meanwhile this acrimonious situation is reportedly helping Trump who is quickly bringing together the Republican party.
The Supreme Court refused to overturn a ruling that stated that Virginia’s Republican legislature acted illegally when they drew congressional districts to reduce the clout of black voters.
Speaking of racism, the Supremes also overturned the death sentence of a black man who was unfairly tried when the prosecution insured an all white jury.
Former drummer for Megadeth, Nick Menza, died after suffering a heart attack on stage.
Now let’s look at this WEATHER: Cool, but not so wet today as we’re heading toward a bit of a dry spell.
And finally, it’s Monday, guys. And I think you’ll agree that everything—including Mondays—are better with special effects.
“Meanwhile this acrimonious situation is reportedly helping Trump who is quickly bringing together the Republican party.”
Oh, if only this could have been predicted, editor of an alt-weekly that endorsed Sanders despite his being too far behind to win the Democratic nomination!