ARRESTED by Starbucks for Not Ordering, Waiting for Friend, While Black

Two black men were arrested at Starbucks’ request on Thursday after asking to use the restroom and then waiting for a friend without ordering. They were allegedly asked to leave and refused. Their friend shows up during the arrest and confirms that they are all real estate brokers meeting at the coffee shop.

Famous gay rights lawyer immolates in Prospect Park in protest against fossil fuels

Words fail me. This is very sad. I cannot imagine how he must have been feeling to protest in such a way. My heart goes out to him, for whatever that’s worth, now. I will take this as another reminder to keep in touch with my friends and peers and treat them with the utmost compassion and understanding as we never know what someone is going through.

“He will be remembered for his kindness, devotion, and vision for justice” said Camilla Taylor of Lambda Legal.

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/charred-body-found-prospect-park-walking-path-article-1.3933598

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/14/nyregion/david-buckel-dead-fire.html

Tainted Love: FBI Raids Trump’s Personal Attorney Michael Cohen

On Monday, FBI agents raided the offices, home, and hotel room of the President Of The United States’ personal attorney, Michael Cohen. Normally, we wouldn’t talk about political issues in an effort to maintain a centered political position as well as focus on the educational aspect of our stories. Fortunately, this story allows us to do both.

(by the way, “A Higher Loyalty” by James Comey releases Monday)

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