Politics

All Articles

February 8, 2010

First lady fights child obesity: ‘That’s the legacy I want’

WASHINGTON (AP) - The first lady's goal is ambitious: to put America on track to solve the childhood obesity problem…
February 8, 2010

Obama to GOP: Let’s talk about health care – live

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Obama says it's time for Republicans who have attacked his health care proposals from the sidelines…
February 8, 2010

Move over Ray Nagin, New Orleans has new mayor

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Four years ago, Mitch Landrieu narrowly lost to Ray Nagin in a racially divisive election for…
February 8, 2010

NY Gov. meets with fellow Dems amid scandal rumors

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Gov. David Paterson met privately with key Democratic leaders about his re-election plans as questions swirl…
February 8, 2010

Obama’s decline reflects the perils of democracy

OPINION - Obama has been given the simple, yet impossible task of improving the economy while being given no resources…
February 5, 2010

Senate likely to be less diverse after elections

CHICAGO (AP) - That historically all-white club known as the U.S. Senate is likely to lose what little diversity it…
February 5, 2010

TheGrio’s 100: Kevin Johnson, playing for keeps in Sacramento

TheGrio's 100 - Kevin Johnson is in a position to champion the people as Mayor of Sacramento...
February 4, 2010

Justice Thomas: Some questioning of Supreme Court ‘irresponsible’

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Questioning the Supreme Court and other government branches needs to stay within the range of fair…
February 4, 2010

CA National Guard gets first black, female leader

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Brigadier General Mary Kight was sworn in Tuesday by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger at a former Air…
February 4, 2010

Obama calls for civility in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) - "You can question my policies without questioning my faith. Or my citizenship," Obama said...
February 4, 2010

Obama’s aunt tries second asylum bid

BOSTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama's African aunt is going before a Massachusetts immigration judge for a second time to…
February 3, 2010

Attorney General Holder: I made decision to charge Christmas terror suspect

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Attorney General Eric Holder said Wednesday he made the decision to charge the Christmas Day terror suspect…
February 3, 2010

Obama to Democrats: We must lead

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Obama implored Senate Democrats on Wednesday to stay aggressive in pushing their agenda despite the loss…
February 3, 2010

Republicans’ fear of a black president reaches new heights

OPINION - The deceitful lies and illogical rants that drive the GOP right now are simply mind-boggling...
February 3, 2010

Dr. King’s dream will be realized

OPINION - America still falls short of its high ideals, but today far more Americans believe that all men are…