Rolling Stone details a kill team in Afghanistan that’s in hot water after the guarded secret about the men who killed Afghanistan citizens was uncovered, Politico profiles the suddenly-famous Koch brothers whose big bucks have brought them under scrutiny, and former O press secretary and communications guru Robert Gibbs might make his way from the White House to Facebook. Meanwhile, the oldest cheerleader in the NFL makes it to the big screen and Oprah sets a date for her big farewell.
Democracy Class continues on this week with rapper Yung Berg teaching a high school class in Miami with our own Eric Zoberman this afternoon: http://bit.ly/fKqjKn
CRUCIAL:
The Kill Team, http://bit.ly/fNEmJu
A group of 12 American soldiers in Afghanistan are suspected of murdering innocent civilians and then taking pictures of their crimes. The Army tried to cover up the scandal, unsuccessfully.
The Battle to Define Charles and David Koch, http://politi.co/fwYnr6
The Koch brothers have become “convenient scapegoats” for liberals, as their multi-billion dollar worth has been used to back many Republican organizations and campaigns.
Biden Team Apologizes To Reporter Scott Powers For Keeping Him in Closet During Fundraiser, http://huff.to/haREjn
In order to keep a journalist from talking to guests at a high profile fundraising event, Biden’s communications team placed a reporter from the Orlando Sentinel in a closet. Apologies have since been made to the reporter.
Facebook May Hire Robert Gibbs, Former Obama Aide, http://nyti.ms/h3DhWG
The former white house Press Secretary Robert Gibbs is in initial, informal talks with Facebook over the possibility of taking a high level, high paying position in the company’s communications department.
Social Conservatives Say Their Issues Are Inextricably Linked With The Economy in 2012, http://huff.to/fWCw2u
Bachmann is one of many conservatives who say that the failed economy is connected to “moral deficiencies” and that by starting with values implementation we will be able to turn the state of the economy around.
Jon Stewart to Bret Baier: ‘Main Thrust of Fox News Is Not Objective News Gathering‘: http://bit.ly/esAhOe
Jon Stewart called Baier “one of the good guys” at Fox news as Baier fielded questions about the channel’s lack of news objectivity, according to Stewart.
Did your alma mater make the cut? The Daily Beasts top 25 smartest college towns, http://bit.ly/fjhqr7
CULTURAL:
42 year old NFL cheerleader gets film, http://huff.to/g2WccO
Elizabeth Taylor leaves her fortune to AIDS charity she founded: http://bit.ly/gSrcM3
Amy Adams cast as Lois Lane: http://eonli.ne/f0BDsN
Keeping the surprises coming, James Franco will now be a teacher at NYU: http://bit.ly/f4LPyK
Oprah sets date for final show: http://bit.ly/hYaWSU
Armie Hammer: http://bit.ly/fems9p
