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May 12, 2012

Civil Rights leaders commend Obama's gay marriage stance

TheGrio REPORT -- A group of civil rights leaders released an open letter Friday, applauding President Obama's "evolution" on gay…
May 11, 2012

CNN legal analyst Mark NeJame: Barack Obama's grandparents would have looked like George Zimmerman's

theGRIO REPORT - An attorney who was approached early on by George Zimmerman to defend him in the shooting death…
May 11, 2012

2 new charges for alleged White House shooter

WASHINGTON (AP) - A man accused of shooting an assault rifle at the White House and charged with the attempted…
May 11, 2012

Obama's aunt Zeituni releases book 'Tears of Abuse'

The book speaks about Onyango's struggle as an illegal immigrant from Kenya and of the hardships that she faced that…
May 11, 2012

Richard Land, baptist leader, apologizes to Obama for Trayvon Martin comments

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Southern Baptist leader has apologized to President Barack Obama and other black leaders for saying…
May 11, 2012

Biden pushed Obama on gay marriage, now apologizes

WASHINGTON (AP) - The vice president expressed remorse and regret for declaring his support for same-sex unions ahead of Obama...
May 11, 2012

Queen Latifah comes out for gay pride: Why her symbolic gesture speaks volumes

OPINION - The symbolic gesture alone of Queen Latifah performing at the Lesbian and Gay Pride Festival helps broach the…
May 11, 2012

Bristol Palin's anti-Obama blog post belongs in 'The Onion'

OPINION - Bristol Palin attacked President Barack Obama for his stance on gay marriage; it would have been a great…
May 11, 2012

Bill Donohue: 'Obama always liked the idea of two men getting married'

Catholic League leader Bill Donohue says that President Obama has always 'liked the idea of two men getting married'
May 11, 2012

Obama jokes with Clooney at star's gala fundraiser

LOS ANGELES (AP) - George Clooney played the suave host, chef Wolfgang Puck whipped up something for dinner, and President…
May 11, 2012

'Obama's Special' now on the Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles menu

It only took President Obama one high-profile visit to the legendary Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles restaurant in Los Angeles last…
May 11, 2012

Howard Stern slams Obama on gay marriage: 'It's a baby step'

Howard Stern doesn't seem to be as impressed as the rest of the entertainment world with President Obama's announcement this…
May 10, 2012

Bristol Palin criticizes Malia and Sasha for Obama gay marriage policy shift

theGRIO REPORT - Bristol Palin attacked the first family in blog post suggesting that it is inappropriate for the president…
May 10, 2012

Michelle Obama's contribution to Obama's gay rights 'evolution'

First lady Michelle Obama does not interfere with day-to-day policy matters, and yet continues to help guard and protect the…
May 10, 2012

Obama gay marriage stance puts new pressure on Romney

OPINION - The crucial issue for Romney is gaining acceptability among social conservatives, as he needs them to rally behind…
May 10, 2012

GOP newsletter calls for armed rebellion if Obama is re-elected

theGRIO REPORT - The Constitutional Conservatives, a right-wing Republican organization based in Greene County, Virginia, published some incendiary rhetoric in…
May 10, 2012

Will gay marriage help Hollywood fall back in love with Obama?

theGRIO REPORT-The Obama-love in Hollywood, which ebbed a bit in the last two years, could be rekindled by his decision…
May 10, 2012

George Clooney hosting blockbuster fundraiser for Obama tonight

WASHINGTON (AP) - The president made his historical endorsement on the eve of a sold-out fundraiser Thursday evening at the…
May 10, 2012

President Obama video calls Romney backward on gay marriage

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's campaign moved quickly Thursday to capitalize on his newly announced support for gay marriage,…
May 10, 2012

Gay marriage a distant dream around the world

(AP) - With the exception of South Africa, much of Africa harbors a deep stigma against homosexuality...