If Congress has a reasonable frame of logic for why the Obama administration’s historic mercury poisoning safeguards need to be rolled back, and why they feel it’s necessary to include a provision preventing the EPA from ever taking this issue up again, I think it’s high time they let us in on it. More

It’s a long, hard road to democracy in Egypt- but the Egyptian people carry no illusions about the process. Sharon MartinThey know it will be a difficult road ahead, as parties, candidates and the military try to figure out how to come to the table together, and lead a country that’s already greatly struggling in the post-Arab Spring Middle East. There have already been signs of further uprising amongst the population, including several clashes between protestors and the military over the length and extent of their caretaker rule of the country. But this is an experience every modern democracy has shared in its infancy- and America is no exception. That’s why it’s so important to take note of the important moments and milestones which will come to define the new Egypt in the decades ahead. Moments like the first free Presidential election in the nation’s history.

I wish all Egyptians a safe, successful trip to the voting booth today- hopefully your enthusiasm for the process will inspire those of us overseas, who take such important milestones for granted.

Election Day: ‘Finally, Egypt is born’ – CNN.com

Egyptians began a historic vote for president Wednesday, even as many worried the army would stay in power if they don’t like the result.

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Especially considering the ugly summer we had up here in Rochester last year, when several people were arrested for capturing alleged racial profiling by city police on camera.

Racial profiling law passes in Connecticut – CNN.com

After East Haven police were arrested for targeting Latinos, Connecticut’s state legislature passed an anti-racial profiling bill Monday.

In Britain, people prepare for congressional hearings the way Hollywood actors prepare for movie roles. In America, people prepare for congressional hearings the way Hollywood actors prepare for the paparazzi

How The Murdochs Prepared For Leveson

* Team of lawyers coached Rupert Murdoch and son before hearing * Rupert Murdoch seemed less rehearsed than James * Boasted to panel he was going off-mes…