The Root: A judge in Ohio literally showed his contempt for #BlackLivesMatter. Plunderbund: While leading Ohio Republicans snubbed their party’s convention in Cleveland, Buckeye State Democrats will be all over the DNC gathering in Philadelphia. TPM: Is Donald Trump in Vladimir Putin’s pocket? Here’s why Donald Trump might be “The Siberian Candidate.” Mainly Macro: More lessons for the U.S from across the pond. Pharyngula: Who does the Third Eagle of the Apocalypse support for President? Speaking of which, your quote of the day: "If anything, this man is a baby Christian who doesn't have a clue about how believers think, talk and act." (James Dobson, endorsing Donald Trump, June 24, 2016.)read more