Lindsey Graham: The Confederate flag is “part of who we are” in South Carolina — even if “it's a racist symbol”  —  He didn't say why only the American and state — but not the Confederate — flag were at half-staff today  —  South Carolina senator and Republican presidential candidate Lindsey Graham …

“Revenge porn” and Search  —  We've heard many troubling stories of “revenge porn”: an ex-partner seeking to publicly humiliate a person by posting private images of them, or hackers stealing and distributing images from victims' accounts.  Some images even end up on “sextortion” …

McConnell calling Dem bluff on trade  —  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is daring Senate Democrats to vote against fast-track trade legislation they supported less than a month ago.  —  The GOP leader has scheduled a procedural vote on fast-track for Tuesday, and is signaling he's through offering concessions.

Apologize for Slavery  —  A WEEK of absurdity around a confused racial con artist, and a massacre in a black church brings us to this: Today is the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth, when the last of the American slaves were told they were free.  Now, to put it to good use, at a time when a post-racial era seems very much out of reach.

The Conversation We Won't Have  —  Dylann Roof appears more evil than disturbed.  Perhaps he had mental health issues.  But at some point we just need to call him evil.  White supremacy and segregation are evils.  He appears to have believed in both.  People who believe in white supremacy …

Racist Talk from Dylann Roof's Judge  —  The judge who called for sympathy for shooter Dylann Roof's family members has a history of racist language in the courtroom.  —  Charleston County Magistrate James B. Gosnell began Friday's bond hearing for mass-murderer Dylann Roof by declaring …

‘Ridin’ With Biden' in 2016, but So Far the Vice President's Not Aboard  —  CHICAGO — On the whiteboard at campaign headquarters in a spartan downtown office are listed the day's tasks.  No. 1: “Send out bumper stickers.”  —  Those would be the “I'm Ridin' With Biden” …

Rick Perry: Charleston Shooting An ‘Accident’ Due To Drug Use, Manipulated By Obama To Ban Guns  —  In an interview today with Steve Malzberg of Newsmax, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry described the mass shooting at an African American church in Charleston earlier this week as an “accident” …

Hillary Clinton's Hamptons Quandary  —  For the past several summers, Bill and Hillary Clinton have done what New York City's moneyed residents have done for decades: They spent their vacation amid the prime beachside real estate of Long Island.  —  In 2011 and 2012, there was the eight-bedroom …

“Bank Holiday” Preparations Begin In Greece, Lines Form At Athens ATMs  —  The writing has been on the wall for quite sometime.  —  Deposit flight from Greece's ailing banking sector has been running north of €500 million per day this week as the threat of capital controls casts a pall …

Inside the mind of Bernie Sanders: unbowed, unchanged, and unafraid of a good fight  —  He is the rising star of the battle to be the Democratic nominee for president.  But who is the real Bernie Sanders?  His close friends and family shed new light on what is motivating the 73-year-old senator …

Rubio fundraiser canceled in Sarasota  —  SARASOTA - A fundraiser planned for Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio tonight in Sarasota has been canceled, with backers saying they want to reschedule the event in the fall when more seasonal residents are in town.