Will Anthony Weiner woo black voters in NYC?
OPINION - Weiner’s choice of kickoff location reveals a great deal about New York’s minefield of racial and ethnic politics – and serves as a reminder of Weiner’s past missteps...
In 2012 election, black voter turnout was higher than any group
WASHINGTON (AP) - Making history, America's blacks voted at higher rates than whites in 2012, lifting Democrat Barack Obama to victory amid voter apathy...
Silence shows growing acceptance of LGBT rights
ANALYSIS - Almost no one publicly criticized Collins or suggested a gay player would somehow disrupt the morale of an NBA team, the argument that was long cited in barring people who are openly gay from serving in the U.S. military...
What do Bush and Obama have in common?
OPINION - George W. Bush and Barack Obama, neither of whom was considered an ideologue before they entered office, have presided over the most politically divisive time in modern American history...
Limbaugh on alleged Boston bombers: 'Of course they're Democrats'
theGRIO REPORT - Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh called the alleged Boston Marathon bombers 'Democrats' on today's edition of 'The Rush Limbaugh Show'...
Another Dem Obama 'frenemy' bites the dust
OPINION - With friends like Sen. Max Baucus, does President Obama need enemies?...
Saying no to Medicaid expansion may backfire
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rejecting the Medicaid expansion in the federal health care law could have unexpected consequences for states where Republican lawmakers remain steadfastly opposed to what they scorn as 'Obamacare'...
Senators unveil sweeping US immigration bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. lawmakers formally unveiled a sweeping immigration bill at a news conference Thursday attended by traditional opponents from big business and labor, and conservative and liberal groups...
Congress kills gun control, despite public support
theGRIO REPORT - A few months ago, politicians in both parties were declaring everything had changed involving gun policy in America after the Newtown shooting. They were wrong...
Obama calls out senators who shot down gun bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says the Senate's opposition to a bill that would have expanded background checks for gun buyers marks a 'shameful day' in Washington...
