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December 26, 2011

NYT: Ron Paul disavows white nationalists' views, not their support

TheGrio POLITICS -- An article in Monday's New York Times delves into a troubling source of support for Republican presidential…
December 26, 2011

Obama spends Christmas with family, military

HONOLULU (AP) - President Barack Obama blended his roles as a father and commander-in-chief this Christmas, exchanging presents and singing…
December 25, 2011

Slideshow: Obamas celebrate Christmas in Washington

SLIDESHOW - For the 30th anniversary of the gala, the Obama family was joined by entertainers, Jennifer Hudson, Victoria Justice…
December 24, 2011

GOP Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner apologizes to first lady on 'big butt' quip

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Wisconsin Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner has apologized to first lady Michelle Obama for reportedly saying she has a…
December 24, 2011

First lady asked Santa to help get Obama to Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) - Michelle Obama was looking for help from more than just House Republicans so her husband could make…
December 24, 2011

Ron Paul racist newsletters: The top 10 most racially insensitive claims

SLIDESHOW - Ron Paul is catching hell this week for racist (or at the very least racially insensitive) newsletters that…
December 24, 2011

Trump drops Republican Party registration in NY

NEW YORK (AP) - Billionaire businessman Donald Trump has changed his voter registration in New York state from Republican to…
December 24, 2011

Rep. Charlie Rangel remembers Ofield Dukes

OPINION - Since the passing of my beloved friend and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) brother Ofield Dukes, I find myself…
December 23, 2011

Jesse Jackson, John Conyers promise protest against Michigan emergency manager law

DETROIT (AP) - The Rev. Jesse Jackson and U.S. Rep. John Conyers joined religious and civil rights leaders Thursday to…
December 23, 2011

Melody Barnes trades White House for family life

OPINION - Melody C. Barnes, President Obama's Domestic Policy Council Director; gave a private, farewell interview to five members of…
December 23, 2011

Fox News guest calls Obama 'skinny, ghetto crackhead'

A Fox News guest said that some people might want to describe President Obama as a 'skinny, ghetto crackhead' Thursday…
December 23, 2011

Ron Paul newsletters warned of 'coming race war'

A direct-mail solicitation for Ron Paul's political and investment newsletters two decades ago warned of a 'coming race war in…
December 22, 2011

White House Christmas card 2011: A source of controversy?

theGRIO REPORT - When the White House released their 2011 Christmas card they probably didn't bargain that it would become…
December 22, 2011

House leaders accept Senate payroll tax terms

WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republican leaders in an abrupt switch Thursday agreed to a two-month extension of a payroll tax…
December 22, 2011

Ron Paul's controversial newsletters could hurt him in Iowa

theGRIO REPORT - Will the controversy over newsletters published under his name that included racist and incendiary language blunt Texas…