Welcome to Monday, May 29th, Memorial Day observers and honorers...

A South Carolina judge temporarily paused a statewide abortion ban.

Judge Clifton Newman ordered the law to be put on hold until the state supreme court reviews it. Newman's ruling came 24 hours after GOP Gov. Henry McMaster signed the bill. Now, the state will revert to its previous ban on abortions past the 20-week mark. 

Do you support Judge Newman's ruling to pause the six-week abortion ban?

SCOTUS scales back landmark Clean Water Act

The conservative-dominated Supreme Court has stripped back the scope of the Clean Water Act (CWA) — decades-old legislation that seeks to protect wetlands and prevent pollution from seeping into rivers, streams, and lakes.

How do you feel about the Supreme Court's decision?

Rwandan ex-police chief arrested for role in 1994 genocide

One of the world's most wanted perpetrators of the 1994 Rwandan genocide — where over half a million died — former police chief Fulgence Kayishema, has been arrested in South Africa after a years-long search.

Should we put more resources into finding international war criminals?

Memorial Day: How to commemorate

While, for many, Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer, its purpose is to honor the service of U.S. military personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty. 

How do you commemorate Memorial Day?

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Today, Memorial Day, honors those who lost their lives in the line of duty. It also acts as the unofficial start of summer. How are you enjoying your long weekend?

—Jamie Epstein  

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