Sexting? You Can Catch a Felony
Among young people, sexting, sending sexually explicit photos, videos and texts through cell phones, is very common. What many youths don't know, though, is that young people across the nation have increasingly been charged with felonies for engaging in the seemingly innocuous activity. [Boston.com]

President to Focus on Economy
Today President Barack Obama will host a jobs forum in order to refocus his attention on the economy and lack of jobs. Obama will meet with business and labor leaders, and Democratic lawmakers are considering releasing another economic stimulus package. [AP]

NY Rejects Same-Sex Marriage Bill
The same-sex bill that would have allowed gay couples to marry was rejected in New York state. Opposers of gay marriage cited the rejection as a major win against same-sex supporters and believe it will encourage other states to follow suit. [NY Times]

White House Stands Behind Desiree Rogers
With the White House party crasher debacle going in to full overdrive this week, many are looking for who to upbraid in the scandal. Desiree Rogers, social secretary, has increasingly become the sacrificial lamb, but the White House continues to stand behind her in defending their decision to not have her testify in front of the House Homeland Security Committee today. [Black Voices]

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