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The GOP Tries To Redefine Rape Exemptions-Again

By Kate Sheppard
motherjones.com — The House debated and passed a bill on Tuesday that would ban all abortions after 20 weeks across the country. The bill, passed by a nearly party-line vote of 228 to 196, replicates laws passed in a dozen states in the past three years limiting the time period during which women can obtain a legal abortion.
Kate Sheppard Staff Reporter, Mother Jones @kate_sheppard
RT @DavidCornDC: The House GOP passes a 20-week abortion ban and manages to redefine rape exemptions in the process bit.ly/18XQKmY
David Corn Washington Bureau Chief, Mother Jones @DavidCornDC
The House GOP passes a 20-week abortion ban and manages to redefine rape exemptions in the process bit.ly/18XQKmY
Clara Jeffery Co-Editor, Mother Jones @ClaraJeffery
The House GOP Tries to Redefine Rape Exemptions--Again bit.ly/18XQKmY #AGAIN!!!
Kate Sheppard Staff Reporter, Mother Jones @kate_sheppard
House Republicans pass a law federalizing an abortion ban already deemed unconstitutional in Idaho and Arizona bit.ly/18XQKmY
Kate Sheppard Staff Reporter, Mother Jones @kate_sheppard
House passes ban on abortions at 20 weeks gestation: motherjones.com/politics/2013/…
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5 New Revelations About NSA Surveillance

By Dana Liebelson
motherjones.com — In the wake of Edward Snowden's leaks, National Security Agency and Justice Department officials testified today before the House intelligence committee about the government's controversial surveillance programs. Here are the five most interesting revelations to emerge from the hearing: 1) Surveillance Has Contributed to Thwarting More Than 50 Terror Plots Since 9/11 NSA Director Keith Alexander testified that NSA surveillance has played a role in preventing more than 50 terrorist attacks since September 11.
Clara Jeffery Co-Editor, Mother Jones @ClaraJeffery
Fewer Than 300 Phone Numbers Were Targeted in 2012 and four other #NSA revelations from today's hearings motherjones.com/mojo/2013/06/5…
Brett Brownell Multimedia Producer, Mother Jones @BrettBrownell
5 new surveillance revelations from today's NSA testimony: bit.ly/19OjaiM
Dana Liebelson Writing Fellow, Mother Jones @dliebelson
NSA: We don't need court approval every time we search through American's phone records. A memo every 30 days is cool bit.ly/17keilt

House Committee Conducts Lovefest With NSA Chief

motherjones.com — The House Intelligence Committee held a hearing today about the NSA's covert surveillance programs, and to demonstrate just how tough-minded they planned to be, here's what they called it: How Disclosed N.S.A. Programs Protect Americans, and Why Disclosure Aids Our Adversaries Fair and balanced!
Jonathan Stankiewicz Staff Writer, The Willimantic Chronicle @jonstank
RT @ClaraJeffery: "So far, the government's examples of terrorist plots prevented by #NSA surveillance have been pretty thin": http://t.co/…
Clara Jeffery Co-Editor, Mother Jones @ClaraJeffery
"So far, the government's examples of terrorist plots prevented by #NSA surveillance have been pretty thin": ow.ly/ma8eJ

Occupy Sandy, Once Welcomed, Now Questioned

motherjones.com — Nearly eight months after Hurricane Sandy destroyed almost three miles of historic boardwalk along the Rockaway peninsula at the southern end of New York City, the shore hums with sounds of $140 million worth of beach recovery: circular saws, jack hammers, and tractors.
McKay Coppins Political Editor, BuzzFeed @mckaycoppins
RT @ClaraJeffery: Why is #Occupy Sandy sitting on the cash it raised? ow.ly/m91rg by @ClimateDesk
Rosie Gray Politics Reporter, BuzzFeed @RosieGray
RT @ClaraJeffery: Why is #Occupy Sandy sitting on the cash it raised? ow.ly/m91rg by @ClimateDesk
Clara Jeffery Co-Editor, Mother Jones @ClaraJeffery
Why is #Occupy Sandy sitting on the cash it raised? ow.ly/m91rg by @ClimateDesk
Andy Kroll Staff Reporter, Mother Jones @AndrewKroll
With money left unspent, Occupy Sandy faces hard realities of long-term relief work: bit.ly/17jewt0 by @ClimateDesk

Study: Poor People More Likely to Get a Job If They Work for Free First

motherjones.com — The current share of the American population with a job is still far below what it was before the recession, stagnating at a level not seen since the 1980s. And the jobs that have been regained since 2008 have overwhelmingly been low-wage.
Janelle Nanos Senior Editor, Boston Magazine @JanelleNanos
I thought this was interning Study: Poor People More Likely to Get a Job If They Work for Free First motherjones.com/mojo/2013/06/v… via @motherjones
Amanda Enayati CNN Stress Columnist, MediaShift Stress and Technology Correspondent , CNN @AmandaEnayati
@MotherJones Study: Poor People More Likely to Get a Job If They Work for Free First bit.ly/15gUmsE

m.motherjones.com — Michael Hastings, a respected young journalist for Rolling Stone and BuzzFeed, was killed in a car accident in Los Angeles Tuesday, according to his boss, BuzzFeed Editor in Chief Ben Smith. Hastings, who was 33, was perhaps most famous for " The Runaway General," his June 2010 Rolling Stone article on General Stanley McChrystal, then the commander of US forces in Afghanistan.
Megan Finnerty Social Media and Engagement Editor, Arizona Republic @MeganMFinnerty
A fitting (quick-turn) remembrance for Michael Hastings m.motherjones.com/mojo/2013/06/r…
Ellen Crooke News Director, 11Alive News Atlanta @ellencrooke
RT @Jwoodard99: RIP Michael Hastings. Here's His Advice to Young Journalists. m.motherjones.com/mojo/2013/06/r… via @motherjones
Chris Tackett Social Media Editor, TreeHugger @christackett
Sad to hear about Michael Hastings. Too young. Here's @RollingStone's obit ow.ly/mauAT & @MotherJones ow.ly/1XFsqU
Jeff Kart Freelance Journalist @jeffkart
RIP Michael Hastings. Here's His Advice to Young Journalists. | Mother Jones buff.ly/19hg3gv

m.motherjones.com — In the wake of 9/11, the continent has become increasingly violent and unsettled. This story first appeared on the TomDispatch website. The Gulf of Guinea. He said it without a hint of irony or embarrassment. This was one of US Africa Command's big success stories. The Gulf... of Guinea.
Michael McCullough Executive Editor, Battle Creek Enquirer @MacMcCullough
m.motherjones.com/politics/2013/…

RIP Michael Hastings. Here's His Advice to Young Journalists

By Nick Baumann
motherjones.com — Michael Hastings, a respected young journalist for Rolling Stone and Buzzfeed, was killed in a car accident in Los Angeles Tuesday, according to his boss, Buzzfeed editor-in-chief Ben Smith. Hastings, who was 33, was perhaps most famous for " The Runaway General," his June 2010 Rolling Stone article on Gen.
Sean Maynard Reporter, Australian Broadcasting Corporation News @seanmaynard
RIP Michael Hastings. Here's His Advice to Young Journalists. motherjones.com/mojo/2013/06/r…
Adam Silverman Editor, Burlington Free Press @Wej12
RT @MotherJones: RIP Michael Hastings. Here's His Advice to Young Journalists. bit.ly/16GHbER
Joan Walsh Editor at Large, Salon @joanwalsh
RT @DaveCullen: My buddy Mike Hastings died today. SO sad. He comes through vividly in his short, sweet advice to young journos.... http:/…
Nick Baumann Assistant Editor, Mother Jones @NickBaumann
RT @RachelMorris: This advice for aspiring journalists (via @NickBaumann) from Michael Hastings is wise and clearly earned: http://t.co/pIj…
Rachel Morris Executive Editor, The New Republic @RachelMorris
This advice for aspiring journalists (via @NickBaumann) from Michael Hastings is wise and clearly earned: motherjones.com/mojo/2013/06/r…
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Illinois' New Fracking Regulations Might Not Be So Tough After All

motherjones.com — Monday afternoon Illinois governor Pat Quinn signed what the Associated Press touted as the "nation's toughest fracking regulations," creating a framework to manage hydraulic fracturing, in which chemicals are piped into rock at high pressure to release stored-up natural gas.
Thomas Stackpole Reporter-Researcher, The New Republic @tom_stackpole
Are Illinois' tough new fracking regs really all they're cracked up to be? motherjones.com/blue-marble/20…

Wall Street Banks Still Engaged in Pre-Crash Shenanigans

By Nick Baumann
motherjones.com — Financial reformers cheered this week's news that Wall Street banks were unable to find buyers for a certain type of risky financial product-called a synthetic Collateralized Debt Obligation, or synthetic CDO. But if you think the big banks have given up on slicing and dicing crappy loans and semi-magically turning them into higher-rated, supposedly safer securities, think again.
Nick Baumann Assistant Editor, Mother Jones @NickBaumann
Don't be so eager to cheer the banks' inability to sell synthetic CDOs: motherjones.com/mojo/2013/06/w…

Republican Congressman Opposes Abortion Partially Because Male Fetuses Play With Their Genitals

motherjones.com — Well, okay then. On Monday night, Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Tex.) contended that HR 1797-a bill the House is debating on Tuesday that would outlaw almost all abortions 20 weeks post fertilization-didn't go far enough. Burgess, an Ob/Gyn by trade and all-around tea partier, argued passionately in favor of banning abortions at an earlier stage in pregnancy.
Patrick Johnson Crime Reporter, Springfield Republican @PaddyJ1325
RT @MotherJones: Republican congressman opposes abortion partly because male fetuses play with their genitals: ow.ly/mabPY
Andy Kroll Staff Reporter, Mother Jones @AndrewKroll
RT @garonsen: "Well, this is a subject that I do know something about," Rep. Burgess said, on how male fetuses pleasure themselves http://t…
Clint Hendler Managing Editor, Mother Jones @clinthendler
RT @garonsen: "Well, this is a subject that I do know something about," Rep. Burgess said, on how male fetuses pleasure themselves http://t…
Clara Jeffery Co-Editor, Mother Jones @ClaraJeffery
Life begins with masturbation? bit.ly/1bS8MmX
Holly Leber Features Reporter and Columnist, Chattanooga Times Free Press @hollyleber
Well, this is going to get a lot of play motherjones.com/mojo/2013/06/r… via @motherjones
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US Military Set To Train Women for Elite Combat Roles by 2015

motherjones.com — On Tuesday, the Pentagon is expected to announce that women will be allowed train for and potentially serve in elite combat positions in the US military, including the Army Rangers, Navy SEALs, and other special ops forces.
Kate Sheppard Staff Reporter, Mother Jones @kate_sheppard
RT @MotherJones: US military set to train women for elite combat roles by 2015: ow.ly/ma9do
Clara Jeffery Co-Editor, Mother Jones @ClaraJeffery
RT @chriscmooney: US Military Set To Train Women for Elite Combat Roles by 2015 motherjones.com/mojo/2013/06/u… via @motherjones
Chris Mooney Contributor, Mother Jones @chriscmooney
US Military Set To Train Women for Elite Combat Roles by 2015 motherjones.com/mojo/2013/06/u… via @motherjones
Amie Steffen Internet Director, KWWL @KWWLAmie
RT @swin24: US Military Set To Train Women for Elite Combat Roles by 2015 (opens the door to Army Rangers, later Navy SEALs) http://t.co/Nz…

Drone Pilots: "Overpaid, Underworked, and Bored"

motherjones.com — Mike's morning commute to the battlefield begins with his usual Egg McMuffin and black coffee from a McDonald's drive-through window in Alamogordo, New Mexico. After driving out of town in his Ford pickup, clearing a security checkpoint, and attending a daily briefing, he will be remote-controlling an MQ-9 Reaper drone 10,000 feet above Afghanistan.
Garance Franke-Ruta Senior Editor, The Atlantic @thegarance
RT @MotherJones: Drone pilots: "Overpaid, underworked, and bored." bit.ly/11IHsSi
WJ Hennigan Aerospace Industry Reporter, LA Times @wjhenn
Monotony of drone life via @motherjones ... Drone Pilots: "Overpaid, Underworked, and Bored" motherjones.com/politics/2013/…
Brett Brownell Multimedia Producer, Mother Jones @BrettBrownell
Drone Pilots: "Overpaid, Underworked, and Bored" (Photos) motherjones.com/politics/2013/… #drones
Nick Baumann Assistant Editor, Mother Jones @NickBaumann
"I've seen a lot of dudes take shits." - Drone pilot "Mike," who controls an MQ-9 Reaper above Afghanistan: bit.ly/11IHsSi
Clara Jeffery Co-Editor, Mother Jones @ClaraJeffery
"I've seen a lot of dudes take shits." - Drone pilot "Mike," who controls an MQ-9 Reaper above Afghanistan: bit.ly/11IHsSi
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Gov. Rick Scott Deflowers Florida

motherjones.com — Members of the Florida state legislature rarely agree on anything. It's unusual for a bill to get unanimous support from the body. But as it turns out, there is one thing that both Republicans and Democrats really love: wildflowers.
Michael McCullough Executive Editor, Battle Creek Enquirer @MacMcCullough
RT @MotherJones: .@FLGovScott deflowers Florida: bit.ly/11IIMVi
Clara Jeffery Co-Editor, Mother Jones @ClaraJeffery
Fla Gov. Rick Scott's war on wildflowers: bit.ly/11IIMVi
Clara Jeffery Co-Editor, Mother Jones @ClaraJeffery
Gov. Rick Scott deflowers Florida, literally: bit.ly/15fr7GE
Andy Kroll Staff Reporter, Mother Jones @AndrewKroll
Gov. Rick Scott (@FLGovScott) deflowers Florida: bit.ly/11IIMVi @smencimer wins all the headline awards.
John Beard Anchor, WGRZ-TV Buffalo @jb111
Gov. Rick Scott Deflowers Florida zite.to/14HFwPl via @zite
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Supreme Court: Arizona Law Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Register to Vote Is Unconstitutional

motherjones.com — The US Supreme Court on Monday struck down an Arizona law that required people to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote. The case, Arizona v. The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona , concerned Arizona's Proposition 200, which was passed by voters in 2004 during the fight over President George W.
Anna Pulley Arts and Culture Editor, SF Weekly @annapulley
RT @AJVicens: Big day for #Arizona elections. A quick take: bit.ly/19KHn9I #voting #Prop200