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The Supreme Court’s ruling in Brown v. Board of Education marked a major victory for the cause of equal justice under law, an inflection point in American history, and a spark that in many ways ignited the modern Civil Rights Movement.

Yesterday afternoon, President Obama and Vice President Biden stopped by a local Shake Shack for burgers, and spoke briefly about the need for Congress to pass transportation funding.

This week, the President praised the power of solar, honored this year’s TOP COPS, awarded the Medal of Honor, and traveled to New York for the opening of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

Dido Belle

05/16/2014 Nativegrl77

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Dido Belle: the slave’s daughter who lived in Georgian elegance

04 May 2014

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the most inspirational 90 seconds

05/12/2014 Nativegrl77

The work that teachers do is too often under-appreciated and overlooked.

In states across the country, Republican governors are slashing public education and then blaming teachers for the disastrous results. We simply don’t agree with that philosophy. Public education is one of the most important institutions in our democracy, and teachers are the key to students’ success.

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week—and in honor of teachers everywhere we’d like to share this inspiring short video from DGA Chair Governor Peter Shumlin, who overcame a severe learning disability with the help of one very special educator.

Watch the 90-second video here, then share it with your friends in honor of teachers everywhere.

It’ll be the most inspirational 90 seconds you spend this week—I guarantee it.

Sincerely,

Mark Giangreco
Digital Director
Democratic Governors Association

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Conservatives For Regulation

05/12/2014 Nativegrl77

Jordan Klepper discovers a chemical spill in West Virginia that led some conservatives to inexplicably begin supporting regulation of the chemical industry

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Here Are The Answers For Their Benghazi Questions

05/12/2014 Nativegrl77

Some other things I’ve read this week: Jane Mayer on Ronald Reagan’s Benghazi, Simon Maloy on David Gregory botching an interview with Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Felix Salmon on the importance of journalism aimed at readers, Ned Resnikoff on the global implications of climate change, and Jordan Sargent on John Oliver’s new show. John Whitehouse Twitter: @existentialfish

Questions, Answered.

Where was President Obama that night? Why wasn’t more done militarily? These are a few of the legitimate questions about Benghazi — but conservatives are covering up that they’ve already been answered. Here are the answers to those questions and more: http://mm4a.org/1isFy0l Related: Why are conservatives pushing Benghazi? Because they’re using it to fundraise: http://mm4a.org/1hxcwxe

Obamacare Is Working

Two pieces of news deflated conservative fearmongering about Obamacare this week. A new poll showed a dramatic decrease in the number of uninsured Americans in 2014: http://mm4a.org/1fJXl8ARelated: Additionally, insurance companies reported that Obamacare enrollees are paying their premiums: http://mm4a.org/1uBipSV

CBS Has A Credibility Problem

Logan A report raised new questions about 60 Minutes‘ Benghazi story and subsequent review, including that Lara Logan reportedly consulted with a Republican Senator, which was never disclosed. Media Matters founder David Brock has asked CBS to reopen their review: http://mm4a.org/1kGeai6Related: News veterans including a former network news president have also asked CBS to reopen their review: http://mm4a.org/1njhbKy Here are the open questions that CBS still has to answer: http://mm4a.org/1urIML8

FEATURED VIDEO

Chuck Todd did not mince words, saying that the Benghazi select committee “looks like nothing more than a partisan stunt.” http://mm4a.org/1hx9E3g

ABORTION IN AMERICA

One woman filmed herself having an abortion to debunk anti-choice stereotypes. Hannah Groch-Begley explains what we can learn from the experience compared to how conservative media portray abortion: http://mm4a.org/1mDebcx