What We Missed

Another singer, R&B and soul vocalist Teena Marie, died yesterday.

A federal investigation continues in Kansas City on whether or not Dr. George Tiller’s assassination was part of a larger conspiracy.

Amanda Marcotte and Moe Tkacik discuss the rape allegations against Julian Assange on Bloggingheads. Also, Assange has made a $1.3 million book deal, one he claims he was “forced” to make.

Two steps forward for NYC: After tons of mobilizing, the NYPD has announced they will be changing how their sex crimes reporting and statistics are handled. Also, the New York City Council passed a new law that would create more transparency when students are arrested.