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June 5, 2013

Chokwe Lumumba, ex-black nationalist, wins Jackson, Miss. mayor's race

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi attorney and one-time civil rights activist who was involved in a black nationalist group…
June 4, 2013

Special election complicates Cory Booker's Senate campaign

theGRIO REPORT - Cory Booker's long-awaited move to the national stage has just gotten a bit harder...
June 4, 2013

Eric Holder determined to remain in office

theGRIO REPORT - Despite pressure from Republicans and even some Obama aides, Attorney General Eric Holder is for now signaling…
June 4, 2013

Why it's time for Obama to talk about legalizing marijuana

OPINION - This disparity within the 'war on drugs' and the severity of its punishments are destroying the potential of…
June 4, 2013

Obama nominates 3 to appeals court, testing GOP

WASHINGTON (AP) - Issuing a forceful challenge to Senate Republicans, President Barack Obama nominated three judges to the influential federal…
June 4, 2013

Chokwe Lumumba: Will Mississippi mayoral candidate's radical past railroad campaign?

theGRIO REPORT - The 65-year-old councilman has repeatedly advocated for seeing that percentage of African-Americans reflected more in city government...
June 4, 2013

Michael Steele: College Republican report is a wake-up call for GOP

OPINION - The report rightly notes the GOP faces a 'dismal present situation' when it comes to its political brand…
June 3, 2013

Son of Sen. John McCain, Jack McCain, weds Renee Swift

SLIDESHOW - The son of U.S. Senator John McCain, Jack McCain, has wed Renee Swift in San Francisco, according to…
June 3, 2013

Rep. Gwen Moore recognizes LGBT pride month

theGRIO REPORT - Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wisconsin) released a statement Monday in celebration and recognition of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and…
June 3, 2013

Obama calls for end to mental illness stigma

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Monday called for a more robust national discussion on mental illness, saying the…
June 3, 2013

Frank Lautenberg dead: How will the NJ senator's passing affect Cory Booker's 2014 bid?

theGRIO REPORT - With Christie handpicking his 2014 opponent, he can no longer pretend he doesn't have a stake in…
June 3, 2013

College Republicans report: Undecided voters in 2012 found GOP to be 'closed-minded, racist'

theGRIO REPORT - The College Republican National Committee has released a report focusing on the 2012 elections, why the GOP…
June 3, 2013

New Jersey senator Frank Lautenberg dead at age 89

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, a multimillionaire New Jersey businessman and liberal who was called out of retirement…
May 31, 2013

Racist emails about Michelle Obama lead to resignation calls for Virginia school board member

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - A Virginia school board is calling for the resignation of one of its members, after he…
May 31, 2013

In Virginia, Delaware, positive steps on ending felony disenfranchisement

OPINION - It’s should come as no surprise that Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell is taking steps to rid the states…