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June 29, 2011

Let's leave slavery out of our politics for now

OPINION - If we were to increase our knowledge and understanding of the period, the practice, and the ramifications, we…
June 29, 2011

First Lady Michelle Obama's visit inspires Botswana

VIDEO - Michelle Obama's trip to southern Africa both charmed and inspired many young women, children and citizens...
June 29, 2011

How the Blago verdict puts Jesse Jackson Jr. on the hot seat

OPINION - Given the allegations against him, it may have behooved the telegenic 46-year old to keep his nose to…
June 28, 2011

Michele Bachmann stands by slavery comments

VIDEO - The candidate for the Republican presidential nomination said she praises our founding fathers for tirelessly working to end…
June 28, 2011

Herman Cain loses top staffers in New Hampshire

The staffers are Matt Murphy, Cain's New Hampshire campaign director, and Jim Zeiler, the campaign's regional director left due to…
June 28, 2011

Ethics probe for Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.?

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich being found guilty on 17 of 20 corruption charges might mean the House Ethics Committee…
June 28, 2011

Bachmann walks back anti-Obama rhetoric for 2012 run

OPINION - The main thing with Bachmann is that though she may make comments that could easily be branded 'crazy'...
June 27, 2011

Bill Maher lets Reggie Brown finish his routine

Brown disputed the idea that his racial material played a part in his set being cut short and expressed doubt…
June 27, 2011

Jury convicts ex-Gov. Blagojevich at retrial

CHICAGO (AP) - Blagojevich had faced 20 charges, including that he sought to sell or trade an appointment to President…
June 27, 2011

Black Panther Chairman apologizes for calling Obama 'n-word'

New Black Panther Party Chairman Malik Zulu Shabazz yesterday apologized for calling President Obama the "N-word", but stood by his…
June 27, 2011

Bachmann regrets saying Obama has 'anti-American views'

Bachmann informed Bob Schieffer that despite some past comments, "I don't question the President's patriotism at all...
June 27, 2011

Obama joins debt talks, Republican negotiator leaves

VIDEO - Next week President Obama will hold talks with house and Senate leaders to hammer out a deal to…
June 27, 2011

Obama's election and its effect on perceived racial bias

ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Many Americans changed their perceptions of discrimination and racism after Barack Obama became the nation's first black president...
June 27, 2011

Why Obama should come out for same-sex marriage

OPINION - The times demand concrete action, not symbolic gestures or rhetorical gymnastics...
June 25, 2011

Michelle Obama and family go on African safari

MADIKWE GAME RESERVE, South Africa (AP) - "Let's go see some stuff," Mrs. Obama said before she and her family…