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June 26, 2012

Much a-Youuu about nothing? Obama zinger gets buzz

WASHINGTON (AP) — Were they booing the president? Or were they 'youuu-ing' him?...
June 26, 2012

Rep. Mike Turzai: Voter ID will help Mitt Romney, GOP win Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania state House Republican Mike Turzai got very candid in a speech to the state's Republican committee...
June 26, 2012

Detroit mayor Dave Bing to lay off 164 firefighters in July

theGRIO REPORT - Detroit Mayor Dave Bing announced today that the city plans to lay off 164 firefighters by the…
June 26, 2012

Why we need a black-brown political coalition now more than ever

OPINION - It’s no coincidence that voter ID laws have been popping up in states with populations of black and…
June 26, 2012

Why the health care ruling won't hurt Obama's chances in November

ANALYSIS - Perhaps the most-hyped Supreme Court decision of all time may have little impact on the presidential campaign...
June 26, 2012

Condoleezza Rice on VP: 'There is no way that I will do this'

WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is trying to tamp down any speculation she could be Mitt…
June 26, 2012

Detroit City Council president bullies intern on Twitter

theGRIO REPORT - Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh has come under fire in recent days for his YouTube video…
June 25, 2012

Does Charlie Rangel have the upper hand in Tuesday's New York primary?

theGRIO REPORT - Tuesday’s New York primary could finally bring speculation concerning the race in Harlem’s 15th Congressional district to…
June 25, 2012

Supreme Court decision on Arizona immigration law could still lead to racial profiling

OPINION - The Supreme Court’s decision about Arizona’s cruel anti-immigration statute is a mixed bag and a cautionary note for…
June 25, 2012

Tea Party hires African-American consultant Deneen Borelli

Deneen Borelli was hired by FreedomWorks, a Tea Party-aligned organization to help recruit minorities...
June 25, 2012

Iowa felons disenfranchised in pursuit of voting rights

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Republican Gov. Terry Branstad has made Iowa one of the most difficult states in the…
June 25, 2012

The Obamas talk about their 1st date

theGRIO REPORT - In a new campaign video, the Obama's shared what their first date together was like...
June 25, 2012

Supreme Court strikes most of controversial Arizona immigration law

theGRIO REPORT - The Supreme Court Monday struck down much of a controversial immigration law passed in 2010 by the…
June 25, 2012

Jermaine Jacksons says his brother Michael got Obama elected

Nearly three years after the death of the King of Pop, his brother Jermaine says that Michael Jackson is the…
June 25, 2012

This week could reshape Obama's presidency and campaign

ANALYSIS - This week could have major implications for Barack Obama's presidency and his re-election campaign, as the Supreme Court…