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The new term of the U.S. Court began on Monday. The docket covers issues from affirmative action to criminal justice and deportation to voting rights. Marriage equality may be added before the term ends. Arguments began with a case involving Nigerians who want to hold an oil company liable for the deaths of activists killed while protesting environmental harm to their land. Over hundred cases are accepted for Supreme Court review out of thousands.

The Huffington Post and other sources have reported that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu requested a meeting with President Obama to discuss tightening restrictions on Iran and President Obama has rejected his request.

Republicans plan to “Take Back America.” While Democrats lead a charge “Forward.” In less than sixty days, voters will determine the one path for a divided country. President Barack Obama and Willard “Mitt” Romney reveal in their personal stories and party platforms America’s great diversity and divisions. Religion is part of that diversity and division.

The Republican National Convention became the scene of a racist incident involving an African-American CNN camera-woman. The RNC condemned the act. CNN gave a terse statement acknowledging it. At first, no names were released. Finally, under pressure from the Black community, the camera-woman, Patricia Carroll, 34, gave an interview. Resistance to investigating this incident remains as disheartening as the story, itself.

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