Patrick Lee Articles
Alabama Supreme Court Blocks Gay Marriage Licenses
On Wednesday, probate courts in Alabama stopped issuing marriage licenses to gay couples as a result of the state’s Supreme Court ruling. The previous night, six out of nine justices voted in favor of blocking gay marriage in the state after the federal court allowed it. Netanyahu Speech to Congress Warns Against Iran and ISIS; "An Enemy of My Enemy is My Enemy"
On Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a speech to the U.S. Congress that many were anticipating. Prime Minister Netanyahu used the opportunity to express his concerns over the deals with Iran over a nuclear development program. Rapist in New Delhi Blames Victim of Attack in Interview
A recently released documentary about the gang rape and death of a young woman in New Delhi back in 2012 has brought anger from several sides. LAPD Officers Shoot Homeless Man in Altercation
On Sunday, Los Angeles Police Officers fired several shots at a homeless man, killing him. Officials state that the officers shot the man after he reached for an officer’s firearm. TogetherLA Conference: Craig Gross and Kim Biddle Share the Realities of the Sex Industry in Los Angeles
As part of the Together LA XXX breakout session, Craig Gross of XXX Church and Kim Biddle of Saving Innocence shared testimonies and insight into the world of sexual exploitation and their work to prevent and address this problem in society. Activists Claim More than 250 Christians Abducted by ISIL in Last Three Days
An activist reported on Thursday that the Islamic State has abducted more than 250 Assyrian Christians in northeastern Syria in the past three days. The abductions, which began on Monday, have forced thousands of villagers in a cluster of 11 villages to flee. FCC Vote Results in Tighter Regulation of Internet in Favor of Net Neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission approved tighter regulation of the Internet on Thursday. In a vote of 3-2 along party lines, the independent organization voted in favor of regulations that would ensure net neutrality. Rights Group Demands Syrian Government Stop Using Barrel Bombs
On Tuesday, the Human Rights Watch published a report urging the Syrian government to stop the use of barrel explosives. Islamic State Abducts 90 Christians from Villages in Syria
Early Tuesday morning, the Islamic State abducted dozens of Assyrian Christians. U.S. and Iran Talk Nuclear Proposal
U.S. and Iranian officials have gotten closer to reaching an agreement with nuclear production. On Monday, officials from both parties ended the talks of nuclear productivity with a proposal to limit Iran’s nuclear ability for a minimum of ten years.