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June 25, 2013

Supreme Court voids key part of Voting Rights Act

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says a key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act cannot be enforced until…
June 24, 2013

‘Melissa Harris-Perry Show’: Does there need to be a ‘fight for black men?’

MSNBC - While Obama's 2008 campaign and his subsequent re-election were moves in the right direction, they did not remove…
June 24, 2013

Supreme Court to hear Obama recess appointments case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court stepped into an important constitutional dispute Monday between President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans…
June 21, 2013

Obama to seek return for investment in Africa

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's upcoming weeklong trip to Africa will mark his most significant personal investment in the…
June 21, 2013

Man indicted for sending ‘KKK forever’ letter to Obama

ELKINS, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia man has been indicted on charges he threatened to kill President Barack Obama…
June 21, 2013

George Zimmerman’s father lays out long list of foes, calls NAACP, Black Caucus ‘racist’ in e-book

theGRIO REPORT - The media, the New Black Panthers, Eric Holder and Rev. Al Sharpton -- even the Florida governor…
June 20, 2013

Why racist ‘jokes’ are no laughing matter

OPINION - Racist jokes can get you into trouble, and maybe even a lawsuit. Just ask celebrity chef Paula Deen...
June 19, 2013

Obama renews calls for nuclear reductions

BERLIN (AP) - Appealing for a new citizen activism in the free world, President Barack Obama renewed his call Wednesday…
June 19, 2013

Affirmative action will survive in Washington politics

ANALYSIS - The debate about women and minorities in the Cabinet illustrated a important dynamic in the debate over affirmative…
June 18, 2013

Why the White House is still talking about gun control

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama is unlikely to sign a major gun control bill during his presidency, as Republicans control…
June 18, 2013

First lady Michelle Obama urges youth to shape North Ireland’s future

DUBLIN (AP) — U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama has urged the young people of Northern Ireland to take a fresh…
June 18, 2013

Obama rejects Bush comparison on NSA programs

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama, in his first extended remarks since the disclosure of two National Security Agency programs that…
June 17, 2013

White House threatens veto of House farm bill with food stamps cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is threatening to veto the House version of a massive, 5-year farm bill, saying…
June 17, 2013

Poll: Obama’s ratings slip following recent controversies

NBC NEWS - The series of controversies in Washington over the last month have taken a political toll on President…
June 16, 2013

The best photos of Barack Obama being a dad

SLIDESHOW - On Father's Day, here are some of our favorite pictures of Barack Obama just being a dad...
June 16, 2013

In Father’s Day address, Obama wishes his dad had been involved in his life

theGRIO REPORT - In his weekly Internet and radio address on Saturday, President Barack Obama talked candidly about his own…
June 14, 2013

Obama honors first time WNBA champ Indiana Fever

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama honored the WNBA champion Indiana Fever on Friday, calling the players role models for…
June 14, 2013

President Obama on fatherhood: 'It's the best job I've got'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says being a father is the best job he's got...
June 13, 2013

President Obama to meet relatives of Newtown shooting victims

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will meet Thursday with relatives…
June 12, 2013

Regina Benjamin to step down as surgeon general after 4 years

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin says she plans to step down next month after four years as…