Paul Hellstern / The Oklahoman, NewsOk.com A teacher hugs a child at Briarwood Elementary school after a tornado destroyed the school in south Oklahoma City on May 20.
Source: nbcnews.com
Media letter to DOJ: Stronger laws needed to protect reporters — MSNBC
The dragnet approach to the wiretapping of AP is very chilling. Read the full letter here.
More than 50 media companies signed a letter of protest to the attorney general a day after learning about the Justice Department’s subpoena of Associated Press phone records.
Source: msnbc.com
Suicide Rate Climbs For Middle-Aged Americans : Shots - Health News : NPR
Suicides now exceed deaths from car crashes. And the middle-aged have seen the biggest increase in suicide rates.
New York Times Photo: Sohel Rana, owner of the collapsed garment building in Bangladesh, in police body armor before a court appearance on Tuesday.
Source: The New York Times
Bangladesh Needs Strong Unions, Not Outside Pressure
Westerners horrified by the latest factory disaster would make matters worse by not buying clothing made in Bangladesh. The key to improved worker safety is law enforcement and worker empowerment.
Source: The New York Times
Students hold Georgia school’s 1st racially integrated prom
A very interesting story. Kudos to the students organizing this event. I am happy that they did, and that the event went well! At the same time, it saddens me that the news story mentioned that some parents still organized an all-white “traditional” prom, a week before this integrated one took place.
Source: usnews.nbcnews.com
Owner of Collapsed Bangladesh Clothing Factory Arrested Attempting to Leave the Country
The owner of the collapsed clothing factory building in Bangladesh has been captured attempting to flee the country to India. Mohammed Sohel Rana had been on the run since the disaster last week, and will face charges of criminal negligence. On Sunday, a fire at the site put a temporary halt to rescue efforts, where hundreds are still believed to be trapped in the rubble. The death toll of the tragedy is approaching 400.
The day before the eight-story building collapsed, cracks in the structure appeared that were so large that they drew the attention of local TV reporters and area police, who ordered that the factory be closed. But when workers showed up the next morning, factory managers demanded that they enter the building and begin working. It’s also been revealed that parts of the building were built without permits. The collapse highlights the dangers and poor working conditions associated with Bangladesh’s $20 billion clothing industry …
Source: relevantmagazine.com
Bangladesh: UK rescue aid rejected after Dhaka factory collapse - Telegraph
To quote a friend of mine (an American living in Bangaldesh), who said it so poignantly: “How many people died so that you a country could save face? Shame on you Bangladesh. How different Bangladesh would be if it had any concern for it’s people, especially the powerless.”
![The recent 8 story factory collapse in Dhaka.
[Source: unknown (if anyone knows please msg me). I grabbed this from a friend’s Facebook page].](http://25.media.tumblr.com/99a791d160b828440380b50d1e4050df/tumblr_mly8iqZptH1qa5g9ho1_1280.jpg)
The recent 8 story factory collapse in Dhaka.
[Source: unknown (if anyone knows please msg me). I grabbed this from a friend’s Facebook page].
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