Simon Black | If Vladimir Putin is remotely capable of laughter (the jury is out on that one…) then he’s probably doing so right now.

MIKE BARRETT | Even if it meant facing a federal criminal charge.

Tom LaVenture | A local freestyle rapper who allegedly sang the words, “I will kill you,” said they were words of love.

New American | While eyes were focused on the Selma golden jubilee celebrating bygone battles, a current-day civil-rights battle was being waged — and ignored by the mainstream media.

RT | The self-proclaimed leader of the Islamic State has accepted a pledge of allegiance from Nigerian Islamist militant group Boko Haram.

Sputnik | More than 1.5 million Europeans have signed a petition to prevent EU from entering a secretive trade alliance with the United States.

Michael Krieger | I don’t know what it’s going to take to get people to stop using Facebook. I really don’t.

Truth Revolt | “What about just having them carry nightsticks and the authority to arrest?”

Mac Slavo | The potential for a devastating EMP resulting from a massive solar event, or a man made weapon, is well known.

Michael Snyder | Russian President Vladimir Putin has not been seen in public since March 5th, and the Internet is abuzz with rumors that he is either seriously ill or dead.

Defense One | A top US commander warns Caribbean and South American countries are unable to track 100 foreign fighters that could return from Syria.

The Huffington Post | A bill introduced to the Texas House of Representatives would make it illegal for private citizens to record police within 25 feet.

Bizpac Review | America is no stranger to a Clinton claiming innocence.

Prison Planet.com | Film character goes off on a racist rampage during a town hall meeting because he’s been brainwashed by Alex Jones.

Mac Slavo | You could soon be receiving a legal notice from the Federal Aviation Administration.