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February 27, 2013

Welcome to Obama's more progressive America

OPINION - The back and forth between the president and Republicans over the $85 billion in cuts due to go…
February 27, 2013

theGrio’s 100: Anthony McGill and Demarre McGill, brothers making it big in classical music

theGRIO's 100 - Anthony McGill and Demarre McGill are brothers who, although born and raised on Chicago’s tough South Side,…
February 26, 2013

Chuck Hagel confirmed as Defense Secretary by US Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted to confirm Chuck Hagel to be the nation's next defense secretary.
February 26, 2013

Christie agrees to expand Medicaid in NJ

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Gov. Chris Christie says New Jersey will join a growing list of states expanding Medicaid to…
February 26, 2013

How the Supreme Court could reshape racial politics in America

theGRIO REPORT - If it rules as expected in two closely-watched cases over the next few months, the U.S. Supreme…
February 26, 2013

Senate to vote on moving ahead on Hagel nod

WASHINGTON (AP) — A deeply divided Senate moved toward a vote Tuesday on President Barack Obama's contentious choice of Chuck…
February 25, 2013

Why Republicans are fighting Obama on the sequester

ANALYSIS - The drama around the $85 billion in federal government cuts due to start on March 1, known as…
February 25, 2013

Obama urges Congress to compromise on cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) - Facing an end of the week deadline, President Barack Obama said Monday that Congress can avert sweeping…
February 25, 2013

Can escape clause save voting rights provision?

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration and civil rights groups are defending a key section of the landmark voting rights…
February 25, 2013

theGrio’s 100: Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, the dynamic comedy duo

theGRIO's 100 - Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele are both former members of Madtv, but are best known as the…
February 24, 2013

Ex-NYC mayor David Dinkins talks Clintons, his legacy, and 'ridiculous' Obama opponents

VIDEO - Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins sat down with MSNBC’s Alex Witt on Saturday to talk about a range…
February 22, 2013

Michelle Obama has game face ready for Jimmy Fallon

theGRIO REPORT - Michelle Obama is ready for a face-off against NBC's late night host Jimmy Fallon...
February 22, 2013

Chuck Hagel has enough support for US defense secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) - Chuck Hagel secured the necessary votes for the U.S. Senate to confirm him to be the next…
February 22, 2013

Obama meets African-American leaders at White House

theGRIO REPORT - The gathering was a chance for the president to reiterate his policies and continue dialogue with the…
February 22, 2013

Obama: Rosa Parks statue dedication a 'powerful moment'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says the dedication in the Capitol of a statue of civil rights pioneer Rosa…
February 22, 2013

Obama teams up with 'Kid President' for White House Easter egg roll

VIDEO - President Barack Obama has teamed up with adorable viral video star 'Kid President' for a new web ad…
February 22, 2013

Obama: Keep key Voting Rights Act provision

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says it will become harder to help people who believe their voting rights have…
February 21, 2013

Ted Nugent: 'Destruction of blacks has been engineered by President Obama'

theGRIO REPORT - Nugent, in a column published today, claims that the Democratic party is the root cause for the…
February 21, 2013

Obama calls today 'best of times and worst of times' for blacks

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama said 'these are both the best of times and the worst of times' for African-Americans…
February 21, 2013

Florida to expand Medicaid under Obamacare

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Gov. Rick Scott announced plans Wednesday to expand Medicaid coverage to roughly 900,000 more people under…