Why Obama's new charm offensive could work
ANALYSIS - At first glance, President Obama's new initiative to court congressional Republicans over lunches, dinners and private phone calls seems fruitless...
GOP still groping for a direction
ANALYSIS - Five months after Election Day, the Republicans are still grappling with how they should reorient their party to win presidential elections in the future...
There's no excuse for not pardoning Jack Johnson
OPINION - Now is the time for President Obama to pardon the legendary heavyweight boxing champ Jack Johnson...
Deal still elusive on expanding gun background checks
WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite signs of stepped up White House involvement, a bipartisan compromise over expanded background checks for gun buyers remains elusive as a Senate committee prepares for votes this week on curbing firearms...
Jack Johnson pardon sought (again)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers seeking a presidential pardon for Jack Johnson, the world's first black heavyweight boxing champion imprisoned a century ago for his romantic relationships with white women, renewed their efforts on Tuesday...
Researchers report sharp rise in 'patriot' groups
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (AP) - Opposition to President Barack Obama's administration and the gun control debate after the Connecticut school shooting has led to surging numbers of anti-government "patriot" groups, according to a civil rights group that tracks extremist groups...
Romney '47 percent' style rhetoric continues
theGRIO REPORT - In his first major interview since Election Day, Mitt Romney on Sunday essentially delivered a more politically correct version of comments he made throughout 2012...
President Obama's new man in South Africa
Every since Patrick Gaspard joined the Obama presidential campaign as political director in 2008, the 45 year-old New York fixer has been known for working long hours and keeping a low profile. When he takes on his new position, the hours will likely continue to be long but he can no longer operate behind the scenes. The President has nominated Gaspard to succeed Donald Gips as Ambassador to South Africa. Gips who was also a member of Team Obama before taking on a diplomatic role.
Rodman's strange trip to North Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) - North Korea's young leader has riled the U.S. with recent nuclear tests, but Kim Jong Un doesn't really want war with the superpower, just a call from President Barack Obama to chat about their shared love of basketball, according to ersatz diplomat Dennis Rodman...
Michelle Obama reflects on first black family
theGRIO REPORT - Asked by reporters during a small round table that included theGrio, how she responds to the instant sensation created by everything from her wardrobe choices to her hair, Mrs. Obama said anyone in her position would face that spotlight. But she said she also recognized that she and President Obama are different...
