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June 28, 2012

Health care bill could reduce inequities

OPINION - All of these provisions would improve the current state of health care for people of color, who are…
June 28, 2012

Obama first received erroneous health care ruling report from TV news

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's first word about the Supreme Court's health care decision came from erroneous cable news…
June 28, 2012

Supreme Court cases that shaped black America

SLIDESHOW - Throughout history the Supreme Court has played a crucial role in shaping the ideological identity of America.
June 28, 2012

President Obama calls Supreme Court ruling a ‘victory’

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says the Supreme Court's decision to uphold his health care overhaul is a 'victory…
June 28, 2012

Republicans not backing down on Holder contempt vote

WASHINGTON (AP) - Barring a last-minute deal, House Republicans plan historic votes Thursday to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in…
June 28, 2012

A huge win for Obama that doesn't guarantee one in November

ANALYSIS - The Supreme Court's decision to uphold 'Obamacare' constitutes a huge victory for President Obama, protecting one of his…
June 28, 2012

Supreme Court health care ruling a huge victory for uninsured, minorities, people with chronic illnesses

theGRIO REPORT - The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the health care law is a major victory for millions of…
June 28, 2012

Supreme Court upholds nearly all of Obamacare

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has upheld the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Barack Obama's health…
June 28, 2012

Obama hosts lawmakers at White House picnic

(AP) - President Obama told lawmakers at an annual White House congressional picnic Wednesday that despite their differences they should…
June 28, 2012

Obama to speak at Urban League conference

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will address the National Urban League Conference on July 25 in New Orleans...
June 27, 2012

How do black South Africans feel about the US?

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - When Lebo Mothae speaks about the United States of America, she smiles brightly...
June 27, 2012

Romney is on the ballot too, but this election is all about Obama

theGRIO REPORT - A new NBC News/Wall Street Journal point illustrates something obvious to anyone watching this campaign: all of…
June 27, 2012

GOP rep Mike Turzai's gaffe reveals real goal of voter ID laws: Voter suppression

OPINION - The Republican strategy for winning the youth vote, black vote, and low-income vote has been to ensure that…
June 27, 2012

Obama campaign organizing thousands of lawyers for Election Day to combat voter ID laws

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - President Barack Obama's campaign has recruited a legion of lawyers to be on standby for this…
June 26, 2012

New NBC/Wall Street Journal poll shows Obama with small lead

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama leads 47 percent to 44 percent over Mitt Romney in an NBC News/Wall Street Journal…
June 26, 2012

Republican Senator Jon Kyl suggests impeaching Obama

Think Progress reports Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) suggested impeaching President Obama, due to his policies on immigration during an appearance…
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

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...