No, seriously: Wendy Davis nail art is a thing

http://twitter.com/#!/alicebolin/status/349743876157874176

What a woman chooses to do with her fingernails is a personal decision between her and her manicurist. And now, women fighting a proposed Texas law that would require them to make the choice to have an abortion within the first 5 months of pregnancy aren’t waiting for state Sen. Wendy Davis to show up on a campaign poster for governor; instead, they’re choosing to have their new hero emblazoned on their fingernails.

http://twitter.com/#!/wendybraitman/status/350331058513915905 http://twitter.com/#!/SarahSchimmer/status/351784718137708544 http://twitter.com/#!/deebeediva/status/351855074806472704

A fetus begins to develop fingernails around the 12th week of pregnancy.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/07/01/no-seriously-wendy-davis-nail-art-is-a-thing/

African Union launches US-backed force in hunt of Kony

http://twitter.com/#!/WillyFoReal/status/183694605320077312

After a YouTube video gained traction around the Globe, Joseph Kony is now the spotlight of multiple human rights activists around the world (and has been for several years).

Here’s the report from Haaretz:

The AU force aims to coordinate soldiers already hunting for Kony from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Central African Republic (CAR) and Uganda with logistical and intelligence help from Washington.

In October, U.S. President Barack Obama said he was sending 100 military advisers to the four countries involved in the new AU force.

“The Americans are playing a pivotal role in some aspects,” AU special envoy Francisco Madeira said on Saturday.

“They support us militarily, they support us with equipment, they support us with military advice, they support us even with intelligence and training,” he told reporters at its launch ceremony in the South Sudanese capital Juban. He gave no details on the troops’ strategy.

The force will be headquartered in Yambio in South Sudan near the border to the DRC. Units will be also based in Dungu in the DRC and Obo in the CAR, officials said.

UN Central Africa envoy Abou Moussa said the force had to capitalize on the high level of global pressure on Kony.

“We need to take advantage of the high level of interest, goodwill and political commitment to finally put an end to this crime.”

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/03/24/african-union-launches-us-backed-force-in-hunt-of-kony/

Zimmerman helps rescue family; ‘MSNBC tonight’ mockery springs into action

http://twitter.com/#!/charlescwcooke/status/359368210795085825

MSNBC and other media outlets might be really struggling to come up with an angle for this one, but fortunately many Twitter users are here to help.

George Zimmerman is often reported as being “in hiding,” but according to Florida authorities he made a recent public appearance:

http://twitter.com/#!/BreakingNews/status/359352751643303936

From ABC News:

The crash occurred at the intersection of I-4 and route Route 46, police said. The crash site is less than a mile from where Zimmerman shot Martin.

By the time police arrived, two people – including Zimmerman – had already helped the family get out of the overturned car, the sheriff’s office said. No one was reported to be injured.

Zimmerman was not a witness to the crash and left after speaking with the deputy, police said.

By the time the story is reported tonight (or should we say if it’s reported), it might sound much different.

Tweeters took the opportunity to predict how the story might be reported on #MSNBCTonight:

http://twitter.com/#!/BenHowe/status/359364746786508803 http://twitter.com/#!/KatiePavlich/status/359371127753150465 http://twitter.com/#!/Macs_Wax/status/359373067534876674 http://twitter.com/#!/RickSheridan/status/359371271580041217 http://twitter.com/#!/ERE1968/status/359374930447564800 http://twitter.com/#!/MBGlenn/status/359380840473559040 http://twitter.com/#!/libertychick80/status/359373710563618816

Or maybe MSNBC will avoid the Zimmerman rescue story altogether and stick to the kind of hard-hitting investigative journalism that has become their wheelhouse in recent days:

http://twitter.com/#!/johnhboyer/status/359377277202604032

That sounds more like it.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/07/22/george-zimmerman-helps-pull-family-from-overturned-vehicle-msnbc-tonight-mockery-springs-into-action/

Sen. Bernie Sanders comes out against Jack Lew for Treasury Secretary

http://twitter.com/#!/SenSanders/status/289461969700925440

As a supporter of the president, I remain extremely concerned that virtually all of his key economic advisers have come from Wall St.

— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) January 10, 2013

He’s worried that Lew will be too … conservative?

We don’t need another treasury secretary who believes in ‘deficit neutral’ corporate tax reform. sanders.senate.gov/newsroom/news/… #JackLew

— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) January 10, 2013

We don’t need a treasury secretary who thinks that Wall St deregulation was not responsible for the financial crisis. sanders.senate.gov/newsroom/news/…

— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) January 10, 2013

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/01/10/sen-bernie-sanders-comes-out-against-jack-lew-for-treasury-secretary/

‘Million Hoodie March’ for Trayvon Martin attracts Jamie Foxx

http://twitter.com/#!/nowthisnews/status/306541042176507904

No one was expecting millions to attend a candlelight vigil for Trayvon Martin in New York City’s Union Square tonight, but the gathering of hundreds did get a celebrity boost from “Django Unchained” star Jamie Foxx.

Jamie Fox is here about to speak about #TrayvonMartin #millionhoodies twitter.com/thebeff/status…

— Jeff Frank Petriello (@thebeff) February 27, 2013

Jamie Foxx just sang no weapon formed against me to Trayvon’s parents and supporters

— S.Ellis, the writer. (@stassi_x) February 27, 2013

Omg he just serenaded Mrs Martin. #classact #TrayvonMartin #millionhoodies

— Jeff Frank Petriello (@thebeff) February 27, 2013

“Don’t think about the color of the child.” – Actor Jamie Foxx at the Trayvon Martin Vigil in New York City #CNN

— OutFrontCNN (@OutFrontCNN) February 27, 2013

Good evening. Aaron Morrison, your politics editor, checking in at the #millionhoodies vigil for #Trayvon in NYC. twitter.com/theloop21/stat…

— TheLoop21 (@theloop21) February 26, 2013

A clearer picture of Jamie Foxx with #TrayvonMartin‘s parents. #millionhoodies twitter.com/theloop21/stat…

— TheLoop21 (@theloop21) February 27, 2013

Today is day of mourning, but also a call for organized resistance against authority, Law and Order & racism #TrayvonMartin #MillionHoodies

— Enemy Of The State☭Ⓐ (@shushugah) February 26, 2013

I have bad premonition that the #NYPD will be beating up people in #TrayvonMartin vigil. Doing so, will unleash more righteous anger. Don’t.

— Enemy Of The State☭Ⓐ (@shushugah) February 26, 2013

Very somber march, I was expecting rage, but this is very appropriate too. #millionhoodies #TrayvonMartin

— Enemy Of The State☭Ⓐ (@shushugah) February 26, 2013

“I sag my pants. I rock my hoodie. NYPD, keep your hands off me.” Protestor chant about #StopandFrisk at #MillionHoodies

— Rahiel Tesfamariam (@RahielT) February 27, 2013

The crowd is growing #hoodiesup twitter.com/Desire_Renee/s…

— Desire Renee (@Desire_Renee) February 26, 2013

New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams was in attendance, sporting an “Occupy” button.

1 year later, there’s too much #gunviolence and too much #racialprofiling. Speak out or sit down. #JusticeforTrayvon. twitter.com/JumaaneWilliam…

— Jumaane D. Williams (@JumaaneWilliams) February 26, 2013

“If you don’t choose justice, don’t ask us for peace.” – Councilman Williams from BK #TrayvonMartin #millionhoodiesyfrog.us/0hplitlgjtcrkq…

— Jeff Frank Petriello (@thebeff) February 26, 2013

Councilman Williams: “Dr. King said riot is the language of the unheard.” #millionhoodies #TrayvonMartin twitter.com/thebeff/status…

— Jeff Frank Petriello (@thebeff) February 26, 2013

Standing with #TrayvonMartin family & their attorneys including @jasmineesquire #AgainstRacism. #millionhoodies twitter.com/TheTASCGroup/s…

— TASCGroup (@TheTASCGroup) February 26, 2013

Other celebs and media personalities who didn’t attend in person tweeted their support, although as with Randi Weingarten, what had begun as an argument about racial profiling took on elements of gun control.

#Trayvon Martin. How should we remember him? Let’s demand an end to racial profiling and fight for common sense gun safety laws and reform.

— Donna Brazile (@donnabrazile) February 27, 2013

We remember and honor the life of Travon Martin as we walk forward in love and oneness.

— COMMON (@common) February 26, 2013

“@youranonnews: Rest In Peace Trayvon Martin. 1 year today. #HoodiesUp

— Tom Morello (@tmorello) February 26, 2013

@tmorello Gone but not forgotten. Too bad a death has to happen for people to understand why guns should not be allowed in homes.

— Jennifer Fleming (@Jennifer200383) February 26, 2013

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/02/26/million-hoodie-march-for-trayvon-martin-attracts-jamie-foxx/