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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...
May 10, 2012

Obama's embrace of gay marriage: What will the political impact be?

theGRIO REPORT - The political impact of President Obama's decision to embrace gay marriage is almost impossible to predict, as…
May 10, 2012

Why West Virginia hates President Obama

ANALYSIS - West Virginia is a state packed with the kind of white, working-class voters who oppose Obama in Ohio,…
May 10, 2012

Will Obama's pro-gay marriage move alienate black voters?

OPINION - Will black voters, particularly regular churchgoers, abandon President Obama based on his support for marriage equality?...
May 9, 2012

Twitter reacts to Obama's support for gay marriage

theGRIO REPORT - Twitter is buzzing about President Barack Obama's statement that he supports gay marriage. Obama made the announcement…
May 9, 2012

Obama declares support for same-sex marriage

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama Wednesday declared his support for gay marriage in an interview, becoming the first U.S. president…
May 9, 2012

Obama close to maxing out Hispanic vote

The Hispanic population will definitely be an important demographic for Obama to capture in the upcoming election...
May 9, 2012

Black voters will stick with Obama, even if he backs gay marriage

OPINION - Black voters will be enthusiastic and fully supportive of the president. Gay and lesbian voters, too...
May 9, 2012

Support for Afghanistan war at new low, according to new AP-GFK poll

WASHINGTON (AP) - Support for the war in Afghanistan has reached a new low, with only 27 percent of Americans…
May 9, 2012

Keith Judd, Texas inmate, gets 40 percent of vote against Obama In West Virginia Democratic primary

CHARLESTON, West Virginia (AP) - Just how unpopular is President Barack Obama in some parts of the country? Enough that…
May 9, 2012

Obama's gay marriage stance could shift views of other blacks

ANAYLSIS - Here's why his stance matters: Obama is a considered by some Democrats, particularly African-Americans, as a leader, and…
May 8, 2012

North Carolina bans gay marriage over objections of 'disappointed' Obama, civil rights advocates

theGRIO REPORT - An expansive constitutional amendment that could bar not only gay marriage but any kind of domestic partnership…
May 8, 2012

Can the GOP successfully 'swift boat' Barack Obama this fall?

OPINION - Seeking to subvert President Obama's foreign policy success record is both incredibly irresponsible and unpatriotic...