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May 10, 2012

Michelle Obama honors military mothers, wives

WASHINGTON (AP) - First lady Michelle Obama is honoring military mothers and wives for being 'outstanding role models' for their…
May 10, 2012

Bristol Palin criticizes Malia and Sasha for Obama gay marriage policy shift

theGRIO REPORT - Bristol Palin attacked the first family in blog post suggesting that it is inappropriate for the president…
May 10, 2012

Michelle Obama's contribution to Obama's gay rights 'evolution'

First lady Michelle Obama does not interfere with day-to-day policy matters, and yet continues to help guard and protect the…
May 10, 2012

House OKs social programs cuts to aid Pentagon

WASHINGTON (AP) - The GOP-controlled House Thursday passed legislation to replace a looming 10 percent cut to the military budget…
May 10, 2012

Obama gay marriage stance puts new pressure on Romney

OPINION - The crucial issue for Romney is gaining acceptability among social conservatives, as he needs them to rally behind…
May 10, 2012

GOP newsletter calls for armed rebellion if Obama is re-elected

theGRIO REPORT - The Constitutional Conservatives, a right-wing Republican organization based in Greene County, Virginia, published some incendiary rhetoric in…
May 10, 2012

Romney counters notion he bullied gay classmates

WASHINGTON (AP) - Mitt Romney is countering the notion that he bullied high school classmates and insists he didn't know…
May 10, 2012

Will gay marriage help Hollywood fall back in love with Obama?

theGRIO REPORT-The Obama-love in Hollywood, which ebbed a bit in the last two years, could be rekindled by his decision…
May 10, 2012

Justice Dept. plans to sue Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio

PHOENIX (AP) - Federal authorities have said they plan to sue Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio and his office over allegations…
May 10, 2012

President Obama video calls Romney backward on gay marriage

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's campaign moved quickly Thursday to capitalize on his newly announced support for gay marriage,…
May 10, 2012

Gay marriage a distant dream around the world

(AP) - With the exception of South Africa, much of Africa harbors a deep stigma against homosexuality...
May 10, 2012

Is same-sex marriage a political or religious issue?

theGRIO REPORT - It is a question that many are contemplating as North Carolinians digest a new reality where same-sex…
May 10, 2012

Kwame Kilpatrick, ex-Detroit mayor, sued by SEC for influence peddling

WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is facing federal civil charges of taking part in an influence-peddling scheme…
May 10, 2012

Obama's embrace of gay marriage: What will the political impact be?

theGRIO REPORT - The political impact of President Obama's decision to embrace gay marriage is almost impossible to predict, as…
May 10, 2012

Why West Virginia hates President Obama

ANALYSIS - West Virginia is a state packed with the kind of white, working-class voters who oppose Obama in Ohio,…