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September 23, 2014

Rahm Emanuel pushes to decriminalize marijuana

According to the Chicago Tribune, today Mayor Rahm Emanuel asked Illinois lawmakers to reform sentencing for low-level drug offenses, which
September 11, 2014

President Obama's ISIS speech leaves many questions unanswered

In a primetime speech to the American people, President Obama sought Congressional support for military action against the Islamic State
September 8, 2014

Missouri poised to pass 72-hour waiting period before an abortion

This week, Missouri Legislature’s Republicans are attempting to make it even harder for women to access abortions. In a move
September 3, 2014

Ted Cruz's dad Rafael Cruz: "blacks need to be educated"

In what must have been an effort to prove that the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree, Texas
August 19, 2014

Should President Obama visit Ferguson?

ANALYSIS - In light of the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed teen killed by police in the Missouri…
August 19, 2014

President Obama addresses unrest in Ferguson

WASHINGTON (AP) — Taking a two-day break from summer vacation, President Barack Obama met with top advisers at the White…
August 12, 2014

Time to bring kidnapped American aid worker Warren Weinstein home

OPINION - On August 13, the President will probably wake up and go for a run on the beach in…
August 8, 2014

President Obama authorizes ‘targeted’ airstrikes against ISIS in Iraq

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. fighters dropped bombs on Islamic militants in Iraq Friday, the Pentagon said, carrying out President Barack…
August 6, 2014

President Obama raps Iggy Azalea's "Fancy" in mash-up video

E! Online - An amazing YouTube account called "barackdubs" has made a hilarious mash-up video of President Barack Obama rapping…
August 5, 2014

African nations gather for unprecedented business summit in Washington

NBC News - Several leaders from nations in Africa have gathered in DC for one of the largest international gatherings…
August 4, 2014

Michelle Obama wishes Barack a happy birthday via Instagram

theGRIO REPORT - First lady Michelle Obama took to her Instagram account Monday to wish her husband, Barack Obama, a…
August 4, 2014

Malia Obama attends Lollapalooza in Chicago

theGRIO REPORT - Malia Obama, President Obama's oldest daughter, attended Lollapalooza music festival over the weekend, generating a Twitter-frenzy.
August 4, 2014

President Obama keeping low profile on 53rd birthday

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is keeping a low public profile as he celebrates his 53rd birthday...
July 30, 2014

House to discuss potential lawsuit against President Obama

Is the groundwork being laid to try to impeach America’s first black Commander in Chief? That’s a question being asked
July 28, 2014

President Obama to rename Africa program for Nelson Mandela

(AP) — A program designed to foster a new generation of young African leaders will be renamed after former South…