An Assortment, Week of August 10th

So, as far as news this week....

Um, I had a baby.

But we know this isn't about me, it is about Christina.

So, I offer no promises that I got every story- in fact, I am absolutely sure that I missed a ton.  But I did do some bits of newsy (or not) reading here and there, so this is what I've got this week!

Have you heard about Mississippi's ruling to close the last abortion clinic in the state?  This is a profile of one of the two doctors at the clinic currently- he is a really fascinating man who commutes from out of state in order to provide abortions because no one else will do it locally. 

This NPR piece is about a 30 year study of kids in Baltimore and what it takes to get ahead or move up out of your economic bracket.  The author claims that education is not a primary factor- money and family are.  I am curious, however, because it does not say anything about the schools the kids attended.

And I imagine you have been in a conversation at some point this week about Ebola.  Your thoughts about the media's dramatic take?  The Nation has some opinions here.  I appreciate the use of "the OJ Simpson treatment" to reference sensationalism.

Do you remember the Detroit man who shot a woman on his porch who had been in a car accident and was asking for help?  He was convicted of murder, thank goodness (according to me).  Interesting to see that race was not discussed at the trial-- I'd love to try to have a conversation about this with and without the inclusion of race, as I've only thought of them as intwined.

Continued ups and downs in terms of cease-fires in Gaza.

But the newest newsy news is continuing in Iraq- I've mostly been talking to my Dad about this, and I can't hyperlink to him, so here is what I've got if you aren't with me.  Insert a more credible, intellectual, or well-titled article here mentally if you prefer.

Finally, in case there is a CHANCE that Christina doesn't know HONY-- I first started seeing these pictures where I see a lot of news- Catherine's facebook page.  But now, HONY is not just taking pictures of New Yorkers on the street, but acting as an international journalist on the UN World Tour.  These pictures and blurbs are fascinating to me, and it is nice to actually see that the community comments often include humane and well intentioned interactions from others.