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August 22, 2013

Race-baiting has already begun in Chris Lane case

OPINION - The right has made the Chris Lane murder their cause célèbre, their meme, their Trayvon Martin, and they…
August 21, 2013

Where is the white liberal outrage on stop-and-frisk?

OPINION - Digital surveillance summons fears about privacy. State-sanctioned physical surveillance produces fears about safety and ultimately fear for one’s…
August 21, 2013

Christine Quinn blasts de Blasio’s wife for remarks about women voters

NBC New York - New York City mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn says a rival's wife crossed the line in questioning…
August 21, 2013

Some key black voices are ready for Hillary Clinton

ANALYSIS - A number of prominent Democrats of all races are urging Clinton to run..
August 21, 2013

Bill Thompson on stop-and-frisk: Officers would give ticket explaining stop

New York City mayoral candidate Bill Thompson join Lawrence O’Donnell on MSNBC’s The Last Word yesterday, sharing his plan to
August 21, 2013

Michael Steele: How Republicans should fix Obamacare

OPINION - While I like the idea of repeal, I’m realistic enough to realize it likely won’t happen...
August 21, 2013

NC mayoral candidate drops out over racial slur

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — The Republican mayoral candidate in Winston-Salem, N.C., has dropped out after local party leaders withdrew their…
August 21, 2013

President Obama endorses Cory Booker for US Senate

WASHINGTON, DC - President Barack Obama today officially endorsed Newark Mayor Cory Booker for the United States Senate, praising Booker's…
August 21, 2013

The Republicans again fail to defeat Obamacare

theGRIO REPORT - This was the last chance for Republicans to truly block the health care law, and they will…
August 20, 2013

Bill de Blasio’s daughter says he’s not ‘some boring white guy’

theGRIO REPORT - New York City mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio may be white, but he isn't boring -- or…
August 20, 2013

Obama and ’72 Dolphins, a salute after 40 years

WASHINGTON (AP) — The 1972 Miami Dolphins have finally received their White House moment, 40 years after their historic undefeated…
August 20, 2013

‘Leroy Bloomberg’ parody Twitter account spoofs NYC mayor’s stop-and-frisk position

theGRIO REPORT - Michael Bloomberg has aggressively defended the NYPD's stop-and-frisk practices, despite considerable public backlash and even a court…
August 20, 2013

Tio Hardiman has ‘no chance’ of winning Illinois governor’s race, according to political insiders

theGRIO REPORT - Illinois’ gubernatorial race has amped up months ahead of the primary elections, a stage former CeaseFire Illinois…
August 20, 2013

Maine’s governor says Obama ‘hates white people,’ state GOP reports

MSNBC'S Morning Joe - Maine Gov. Paul LePage shocked fellow Republicans last week when he said President Barack Obama 'hates…
August 20, 2013

Philly schools borrow just to begin on time

OPINION - The Philadelphia public schools are in crisis mode right now, with the city agreeing to borrow $50 million…