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August 14, 2012

How Obama is defending affirmative action

theGRIO REPORT - Obama and his administration have taken a strong stand in favor of race-based affirmative action this week,…
August 14, 2012

Obama White House lobbies Supreme Court on affirmative action

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration on Monday threw its support behind the University of Texas' use of race as…
August 14, 2012

How the Ryan pick has reshaped the campaign

NBC FIRST READ - There was always a definite upside to Mitt Romney picking Ryan Paul as his running mate...
August 14, 2012

Is Jesse Jackson Jr doing a disservice to his constituents?

OPINION - Looking at this on a purely political level, Rep. Jackson’s absence generated a great deal of speculation, even…
August 13, 2012

Obama cheers 'mind-boggling' Mars mission

(AP) - Hailing NASA's 'mind-boggling' Mars landing of the Curiosity rover, President Barack Obama urged the scientists operating the craft…
August 13, 2012

Republicans' Medicare rebuttal short on facts

OPINION - With the selection of Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney's running-mates, Republicans pumped up the enthusiasm of their base…
August 13, 2012

Is the MTV Video Awards stealing stars from the DNC?

theGRIO REPORT - Obama will accept his party’s nomination on September 6 in North Carolina, and accordingly will be forced…
August 13, 2012

Charlotte welcomes Democrats and national coverage

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Much was made about Charlotte emerging on the big stage when Democrats awarded their 2012 national…
August 13, 2012

Mayo Clinic: Jesse Jackson Jr has bipolar depression

CHICAGO (AP) - Doctors say Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is under treatment for bipolar disorder...
August 13, 2012

White House highlights the month of July in pictures

SLIDESHOW - The White House has released a slideshow of photos that highlight major meetings, milestones and moments that took…
August 13, 2012

House files suit against Holder over 'Fast and Furious' records

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican-run House has asked a federal court to enforce a subpoena against Attorney General Eric Holder.…
August 13, 2012

With Paul Ryan pick, demographic divide will remain

ANALYSIS - Romney's decision to tap Paul Ryan, instead of a woman or minority as his running mate, will leave…
August 13, 2012

Russell Simmons: Romney-Ryan ticket will 'destroy our people and laugh all the way to the bank'

Russell Simmons is not being shy about his opposition to the Romney-Ryan 2012 ticket...
August 13, 2012

Obama targets Ryan Medicare plan in new video

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - President Barack Obama's campaign is targeting Paul Ryan in a new online video, two days…
August 13, 2012

Michelle Obama at fundraiser says Barack 'is not a superhero'

When First Lady Michelle Obama addressed the crowd at a fundraiser this weekend, she noted, 'Barack can't do it alone.…